AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES
STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKEN Invasive species prevention hits high gear this weekend
If youre planning to fish or tow a boat this weekend in Minnesota, theres a good chance youll be checked by an inspector or conservation officer to make sure youre complying with the states aquatic in...
Posted on 5/24/12 at 12:07 PM
THE NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYOND more than just CWD surveillance
Most will shrug off a post about chronic wasting disease, aquatic nuisance species, West Nile or bird flu discussion. Even if you don't see a direct impact or night and day change in how you spend tim...
Posted on 7/21/10 at 9:48 AM
DOUG LEIER: N.D. laws aim to keep aquatic nuisance species at bay 
The good thing is that preventing the spread of hidden or unknown aquatic nuisance species is not expensive or overly burdensome in terms of money and time.
By Doug Leier , April 13, 2012
Northwest Minnesota county takes aim at invasive species
After a plea for help from Terry Kalil, the vice president of the Becker County Coalition of Lake Associations, County Board Chairman Barry Nelson said the county will set up a committee or task force to look at how best to protect county lakes.
By Forum Communications , October 23, 2011
AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES: A look at America's least wanted
Fisheries managers across the U.S. are taking action to curb the spread of aquatic nuisance or invasive species such as zebra mussels or the infamous ‘jumping’ silver carp. Invasives come in all shapes and sizes. For a closer look at the status of five unwanted species in Minnesota and North Dakota, click on the attached PDF file:
By Brad Dokken , August 28, 2011
Managers brace for zebra mussel impact
There are a lot of unknowns, but if the invasion in other watersheds is any indication, zebra mussels could mean big changes, both to the natural environment and to cities and water users along the Red River.
By Brad Dokken , January 23, 2011
Could sunfish, sheepshead put the hurt on zebra mussels?
A study of zebra mussels in Lake Champlain in Vermont points to the possibility that sunfish and zebra mussels might be able to keep the invasive species in check.
By Celeste Beam , October 17, 2010
New North Dakota, fish, bait transport law takes effect Friday
Beginning Friday, anglers in North Dakota will be required to drain their live wells and bait wells before leaving a body of water.
By Brad Dokken , September 26, 2010
N.D. aims to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species
The bighead and silver carp, varieties of Asian carp, have been spotted on the James River, said John Lott, chief of aquatic resources with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. One bighead carp was caught in Huron, S.D., and the silver carp has been spotted by the mouth of the James River near Yankton, S.D.
By Ben Rodgers , August 10, 2010
Help stop the spread of aquatic nuisance species
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to the summer boating season, and officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and North Dakota Game and Fish Department are asking everyone to help prevent the transportation of aquatic nuisance species.
By Herald Staff Report , May 30, 2010
Invasive species are more than a headache in N.D. waters
The mobile, modern-day angler and boater easily can fish several states in just a few days. Along the way, invasive species can hitchhike on boats, trailers, live wells and even vehicle axles.
By Doug Leier , April 22, 2010
S.D. teens shoot Asian bighead carp on James River
Wayatte Hantan was bow-and-arrow fishing with friend Michael McPeek north of Mitchell, S.D., in late June when he landed an Asian bighead carp weighing more than 15 pounds.
By Associated Press , July 08, 2009
OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: Aquatic nuisance species compliance, N.D. youth grants, Youth deer hunts etc.
By Compiled by Brad Dokken , July 05, 2009
NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS: Rules to ward off aquatic nuisance species worth repeating
Few will argue about the need to prevent intentional or unintentional spread of aquatic plants such as curly leaf pondweed or rough fish such as carp or bullheads.
By Doug Leier , June 11, 2009
It's up to all of us to keep aquatic nuisance species at bay
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to the summer boating season, and fisheries officials on both sides of the Red River are ramping up their efforts to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species.
By Brad Dokken , May 24, 2009
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