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Potential legislation would target Game and Fish Department's baiting ban authority

Scott Peterson, deputy director of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said there's “a pretty high likelihood” a bill will be introduced to strip the department of its authority to ban the practice of baiting for deer.

December 02, 2022 01:05 PM

By Brad Dokken

Northland Outdoors

New ‘Keep It Clean’ jigging spoon drives home a worthwhile message

The ‘Keep It Clean’ campaign started at Lake of the Woods. More recently, Upper and Lower Red Lake, Mille Lacs Lake, Lake Vermilion and the Fairmont Chain of Lakes came on board.

December 02, 2022 10:59 AM

By Herald Staff Report

Northland Outdoors

Deer hunters association hires new director

Jared Mazurek will lead Grand Rapids-based MDHA.

November 04, 2022 09:00 AM

By John Myers

Northland Outdoors

Hunter, landowner charged for incident recorded in viral duck hunting video

Jeffrey Erman, Bismarck, was charged with trading in special influence, disorderly conduct-obscenity and interfering with rights of hunters and trappers, court records show. Dustin Wolf of West Fargo was charged with criminal trespass

November 03, 2022 10:00 AM

By Brad Dokken

Northland Outdoors

Cougar captured on video near Voyageurs National Park

While cougars were native to Minnesota before European settlers arrived, there's little evidence they are staying or reproducing in the Northland today.

November 03, 2022 09:48 AM

By John Myers

Northland Outdoors

NDGF wildlife vet tells deer hunters what they can do to help curb chronic wasting disease

The NDGF reported 26 deer tested positive during the 2021 hunting season, an increase from the 18 CWD-positive deer from samples in 2020. The relatively low number of cases is good news to the state, aided by hunters following transport regulations and other mindful practices.

October 16, 2022 12:51 PM

By North Dakota Game and Fish Department

Northland Outdoors

New report reveals bird losses in all habitats except wetlands

In 50 years, birds have increased overall in wetlands, a singular exception that shows the way forward for saving birds and benefiting people.

October 12, 2022 11:23 AM

By Herald Staff Report

A Courage Kenny participant entering a kayak

Northland Outdoors

Working toward outdoor access for all at Apostle Islands

Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore aims to make the park more accessible for people with mobility issues and other impairments.

October 08, 2022 08:00 AM

By John Myers

Northland Outdoors

Manitoba proposal would implement lottery for unguided U.S. waterfowl hunters

The Waterfowl Hunting Modernization Project would implement a seven-day “foreign resident” waterfowl license, available either through a lottery or through a licensed Manitoba waterfowl outfitter.

October 06, 2022 03:18 PM

By Brad Dokken