Out in the wilds of northern British Columbia, a man survived a cougar attack the old-fashioned way — by punching it in the face. He was working near Lake Kathlyn when the big cat swiped at him. Instead of running, he threw[...]
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Ground squirrels are taking over a North Dakota city and officials are not amused
Minot’s back in the national news—but this time the reason is mostly innocent. It’s squirrels. Richardson’s ground squirrels, to be exact: foot-long burrowers whose numbers now rival the city’s population. As the Associated Press reports, local officials and pest control experts are[...]
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Watch: Surveying the Prairie from the Sky
While the North Dakota landscape may seem quiet from the ground, it’s a different story from the air. The Game and Fish Department’s pilots are doing far more than enjoying a bird’s-eye view — they’re gathering vital data, tracking wildlife, helping law[...]
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Warming rivers prompt fishing restrictions in western Montana
Montana’s iconic rivers are feeling the strain this summer, and so are anglers. With drought deepening and water temperatures rising, officials have imposed early restrictions and closures across nearly two dozen rivers to protect vulnerable trout populations. These “hoot owl” closures, which[...]
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Photo Contest Now Open: ND Game and Fish Seeks Wildlife Shots
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is now accepting entries for its annual Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest. The contest, which highlights the state’s diverse wildlife and natural beauty, is open to both amateur and professional photographers, and first began in 1989.[...]
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Watch: Bighorn Sheep Update 2025!
North Dakota’s bighorn sheep are in their heyday—but it’s been a long road to get here. In a new field update, Game and Fish biologist Brett Wiedmann walks through decades of lessons, from struggling transplants and devastating disease to record counts and[...]
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Western states step up to save their wetlands
The Supreme Court’s Sackett decision may have redefined what counts as a federally protected wetland—but it didn’t change what wetlands actually do. They still filter drinking water, buffer floods, and store massive amounts of carbon. Now, with federal protections slashed, it’s up[...]
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Watch: Pheasant Crowing Counts Early Indicators of Population Rebound
After two mild winters and well-timed spring rains, North Dakota’s pheasants are bouncing back in a big way. Biologist R.J. Gross from Game and Fish reports that overwinter survival is up and breeding roosters are crowing in strong numbers—especially in the southwest,[...]
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Watch: How are the Ducks Doing in 2025? They’re Declining
North Dakota’s annual spring duck survey offers a sobering snapshot of the state’s changing wetlands. With May pond counts at their 52nd lowest in 78 years, waterfowl populations continue to fall. This year’s estimated breeding duck population sits at 2.66 million—down 9%[...]
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Roosevelt Park Zoo to Unveil New Giraffe Habitat on World Giraffe Day
Roosevelt Park Zoo will mark World Giraffe Day on Saturday, June 21, with the grand opening of its new African Plains Building — a year-round indoor habitat for the zoo’s giraffes. The 7,300-square-foot facility features natural flooring, expanded space for animal enrichment,[...]
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How the Bighorn Sheep are Doing in North Dakota
Without fail, when I think about bighorn sheep in North Dakota, big game biologist Brett Weidmann pops into my head. For good reason. Brett is the Game and Fish Department’s bighorn guru and has forgotten more about bighorn sheep than I’ll ever[...]
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Helping turtles cross the road? There’s an app for that, thanks to these Minnesota sisters
Each spring, Minnesota’s turtles follow ancient instincts—crossing roads to nest in the same spots their mothers once did. Too often, they don’t make it. Tired of witnessing crushed shells and missed chances, two sisters turned heartbreak into action. With TurtlTracker, they’re using[...]
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It’s Leave Baby Animals Alone Season
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a simple message to the well-intentioned who want to rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals this time of year: don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or[...]
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Breeding Season Brings Turkeys to Minot Streets
If you’ve spotted a few puffed-up turkeys strutting through your neighborhood, you’re not alone. Spring is breeding season, and Minot’s urban landscape—especially along the Souris River corridor—makes for prime turkey territory. While their tail fans and feathered displays might be fun to[...]