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Kylie Johnson buck extended for web.jpg — Kylie Johnson, 15, of Drayton, North Dakota, shot this buck – her first deer – Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, near Nash, North Dakota, on the second day of North Dakota’s youth deer season. Kylie used her .350 Legend hunting rifle to shoot the buck, said her dad, Mike Johnson, who shared the photo. North Dakota’s youth deer season continues through Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

By Brad Dokken

September 20, 2022 11:35 AM

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The Herald's Trophy Room Gallery is the place for hunting and fishing photos from across the region. Do you have a hunting or fishing photo you’d like to share with Herald readers? Email it to Brad Dokken at bdokken@gfherald.com. Please include information about the hunter or angler, such as where they live and general area where the fish or game was taken. Photos will be posted to the Northland Outdoors section of the Herald website and some will be printed in the Saturday Northland Outdoors section as space and photo quality permit.

Kylie Johnson buck.jpg — Kylie Johnson, 15, of Drayton, North Dakota, shot this buck – her first deer – Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, near Nash, North Dakota, on the second day of North Dakota’s youth deer season. Kylie used her .350 Legend hunting rifle to shoot the buck, said her dad, Mike Johnson, who shared the photo. North Dakota’s youth deer season continues through Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.

Caden 2.jpg — Caden Erickson, 12, of Grand Forks, caught this 32-inch walleye Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, while fishing from shore along the Red River in south Grand Forks. The big walleye hit a frog, Caden says, and he kept the fish to have it mounted. Caden is a 7th-grader at Schroeder Middle School in Grand Forks.

Kyle Hamlin smallmouth.jpg — Kyle Hamlin, 15, of East Grand Forks, caught this smallmouth bass Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, while fishing the Red Lake River. “He's been finding a few when he has 20 minutes between his hefty homeschool schedule during the week,” said his mom, Evangeline Hamlin, who submitted the photo. Kyle also was featured in a story that appeared in the Friday, July 23, 2022, edition of the Grand Forks Herald.

Bjorn Larson 29-inch walleye.JPEG — Bjorn Larson, 8, of Grafton, North Dakota, caught this 29-inch walleye Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, while fishing the south tip of Buffalo Point on Lake of the Woods. Bjorn released the big walleye after a quick photo.

Colbie Furstenau archery buck.jpg — Colbie Furstenau, 13, of Cavalier, North Dakota, shot this buck Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, from a tree stand while archery hunting west of Cavalier. Colbie is in the 8th grade.

Kevin Frederickson pike.jpg — Kevin Frederickson of Grafton, North Dakota, caught and released this nice pike Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, while fishing at Matecjek Dam in Walsh County. The pike was estimated to weigh about 15 pounds, Frederickson says.

Sam Kartch walleye.jpg — Sam Kartch, 17, caught and released this 27-inch walleye Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, on Devils Lake while fishing with his parents, Kristin and Frankie Kartch of Duluth.

Brian Fedje 27-inch walleye.jpg — Brian Fedje of Grand Forks released this 27-inch walleye Saturday, July 30, 2022, on Devils Lake while fishing the area known as the “Golden Highway.”

Noah Vervalen.jpg — Five-year-old Noah Vervalen of East Grand Forks reeled in this 36-inch catfish Sunday, July 24, 2022, on the Red Lake River. “Too heavy for him lift,” said his mom, Kim Vervalen, who shared the photo.

Rocco Tiberio 28.5 inch walleye.jpg — Rocco Tiberio, 2½, of Grand Forks, was pictured in the Trophy Room last month after reeling up a 24½-inch walleye June 11, 2022, on Lake of the Woods. On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, young Rocco got an upgrade, landing this 28½-inch walleye, also on Lake of the Woods. “Mom had to help a little bit to reel this one in!” said Kayla Odegard Tiberio, pictured here with Rocco.

Brinna Swanson catfish.jpg — Brinna Swanson, 12, of Grand Forks, caught this 31½-inch catfish Thursday, June 23, 2022, while fishing off the bank of the Red River. She was out fishing with her cousins, Tanner and Jonah Swanson, when she hooked the fish using a 4-inch sucker minnow. The fish was released after a couple of quick photos.

Brad Olson sturgeon.jpg — Brad Olson of Grand Forks caught this small lake sturgeon Thursday, June 23, 2022 on the Red River. He caught the sturgeon on a black “Jack’s Tackle” jig tipped with a nightcrawler. Olson’s 11-year-old son, Jackson, makes spinners and jigs under the Jack's Tackle brand.

Rocco Tiberio 24.5 inch walleye.jpg — Rocco Tiberio, 2½, of Grand Forks, reeled up this 24½-inch walleye June 11, 2022, on Lake of the Woods. Helping Rocco hold the fish is his dad, Joe Tiberio.

Tim Weber 28-inch DL walleye.jpg — Tim Weber of Thompson, North Dakota, caught and released this 28-inch walleye Saturday, June 11, 2022, while fishing on Devils Lake.

15 pound 38 inch northern released.jpg — Bruce Hecht of East Grand Forks released this 15-pound, 38-inch northern pike Saturday, June 11, 2022, while fishing Devils Lake. It was Hecht’s first time wearing the “One Lucky Fisherman” T-shirt he received as a gift, said Anita Kemnitz, who shared the photo.

Memorial DAy weekend pike.jpg — Seth Saarinen of Moorhead caught this 43-inch northern pike over Memorial Day weekend while fishing near Atikokan, Ontario.

Andrew Lindell pike.jpeg — Andrew Lindell of Park River, North Dakota, released this 42-inch, 23-pound northern pike Saturday, June 11, 2022, while fishing at Homme Dam near Park River. His 12-year-old son, Gray Lindell, snapped a quick photo of the fish before they released it.

Carson 28-inch walleye.jpg — Carson Deyle, 12, of Milnor, North Dakota, caught and released this 28-inch walleye on Dead Lake in Minnesota’s Otter Tail County.

Doug Herman Atlantic salmon.jpg — Doug Herman of Mapleton, North Dakota, caught this 25-pound Atlantic salmon Thursday, June 2, 2022, on the Restigouche River in Quebec.

Jenny Olson 2.JPG — Genny Olson of Grand Forks had a pretty good stretch of fishing Thursday, June 9, 2022, first catching this 23-inch walleye (above) and then the 25-inch walleye (below) only 20 minutes apart on Devils Lake, said husband Gary Olson, who submitted the photo.

Genny Olson 25-inch walleye.JPG — Genny Olson of Grand Forks with the 25-inch walleye she caught Thursday, June 9, 2022, on Devils Lake.

Kevin Kouba paddlefish.jpg — Kevin Kouba (left) of Grand Forks shared this story about a recent family paddlefish-snagging excursion to the Williston, North Dakota, area near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers: “This is my dad, Ed (center), myself and my son, Jack,” Kouba writes. “Jack and I went to Williston and met up with my dad from Bismarck to fish May 6 . Jack caught his (paddlefish) on the second cast this year. Last year, he fished for two days and did not fill his tag – had one but lost it at shore. I ended up catching mine a few hours later. My dad got there earlier in the week and caught his prior to us showing up. Jack’s was 31 pounds, mine 61 pounds and Dad’s was in the 20s. Ed has been doing this since the late ’90s. We just caught the bug in the last few years. The snagging season was exceptional this year, and Game and Fish ended up closing the catch-and-keep season after the first week.”

Dawson VonRuden, 14, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, shot this gobbler Sunday, May 15, 2022, while turkey hunting near Detroit Lakes. The tom took his time strutting and gobbling all the way in, but Dawson was able to remain still until he was presented with a 10-yard shot, said Zak Aubol, who submitted the photo.

Colbie Furstenau turkey.jpg — Colbie Furstenau, 12, of Cavalier, North Dakota, shot this gobbler Sunday, May 15, 2022, while turkey hunting west of Cavalier. “All the grandkids got nice birds. Was a struggle with weather conditions,” said Colbie’s grandpa, Roger Furstenau of Cavalier, who submitted the photo.

Cole Furstenau turkey.jpg — Cole Furstenau, 6, of Cavalier, North Dakota, shot this gobbler in May 2022 near Cavalier, North Dakota. There is no minimum age requirement for spring turkey hunters in North Dakota. However, hunters under age 15 afield with firearms must be under direct supervision of a parent, guardian or adult authorized by their parent or guardian.

Cain Furstenau wild turkey 1.jpg — Cain Furstenau, 8, of Cavalier, North Dakota, shot this spring gobbler Sunday, April 10, 2022, near Cavalier. There is no minimum age requirement for spring turkey hunters in North Dakota. However, hunters under age 15 afield with firearms must be under direct supervision of a parent, guardian or adult authorized by their parent or guardian.

Alex Sandahl sturgeon 2.jpg — Alex Sandahl of Dilworth, Minnesota, landed and released this 53½ -inch sturgeon Saturday, April 30, 2022, on the Rainy River.

Lundbohm brothers.jpg — Brothers Zaden Lundbohm, 11 (left), and Greyson Lundbohm, 13, of Roseau, Minn., with their Minnesota youth deer season bucks. Contributed / Harmon Badger

Vance Bowersox pheasants.jpg — Vance Bowersox of Grand Forks with hard-earned pheasants from an early December trip to the Williston, North Dakota, area.

Amanda Mekash buck.jpg — Amanda Mekash with the 8-point buck she shot Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Contributed / Amanda Mekash

Aiden Deer.JPG — Aiden Zitzow of Alvarado, Minnesota, with the buck he shot Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Clearwater County. Contributed / Steve Zitzow

Luc Schisano youth deer.jpg — Luc Schisano (left) and his dad, Marco, with Luc's Minnesota 2021 youth deer season buck. Contributed / Dan Svedarsky

Adam Sveningson buck extended for web.jpg — Adam Sveningson of Chanhassen, Minnesota, with the 8-point buck he shot Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, south of Mentor, Minnesota. Contributed / Tom Sveningson

Zoey Lafferty first deer.jpeg — Zoey Lafferty of Grand Forks with her first doe. Contributed photo

Kaden Moen buck extended for Web.jpg — Kaden Moen with the archery buck he shot Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Strabane Township. Contributed / Terry Burns

Jason Jensen pike.jpg — Jason Jensen of Grand Forks with the 40-inch pike he caught on Lake of the Woods. Contributed/ Chris Nelson

Paul Becker walleye.jpg — Paul Becker released this 28-inch walleye during the summer of 2021 on Devils Lake. Contributed/ Paul Becker

Huck Halstenson pike cropped.jpg — Huck Halstenson (right) of Grand Forks, with his 40-inch pike, pictured with his brother, Henry, and dad, Eric. Contributed/ John Halstenson

Allie Grotte buck extended for web.jpg — Allie Grotte and her 11-point buck. Contributed/SL Grotte

Rich Thorpe walleye.jpg — Rich Thorpe of Prior Lake, Minnesota, caught and released this 26-inch walleye Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, while fishing Devils Lake. Now retired from the military, Thorpe was stationed at Grand Forks Air Force Base from 2004 until 2010 and still has many friends in the area. Devils Lake is a favorite fishing destination, and walleye action was good all three days of his visit, Thorpe says.

Luke Hamlin catfish.jpg — Luke Hamlin of East Grand Forks caught this 14½-pound channel catfish on his 17th birthday, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, while shore fishing along the Red River. Hamlin caught the big cat on a chunk of cut goldeye.

Karen Swanson 27 inch walleye released.JPG — Karen Swanson and the 27-inch walleye she released in July 2021 on Devils Lake. Contributed/ Karen Swanson

Larry Jahnke walleye.jpg — Larry Jahnke of Grand Forks released this 30-inch walleye on Lake of the Woods in August 2021 while fishing with his dad, retired Grand Forks District Judge Lawrence Jahnke. Pulling crankbaits, they also released two 27-inch walleyes and five measuring from 20 inches to 25 inches, Larry said, and kept three 18-inch walleyes for the frying pan.

Rex Carlson muskie.jpg — Rex Carlson of Fargo with the 48½-inch muskie he caught Aug. 8, 2021, on Leech Lake, assisted by Peter Matthaei, also of Fargo. (Contributed/ Rex Carlson)

Andy Olsen 32 7.3.21.jpg — Andy Olsen of North Branch, Minnesota, caught and released this 32-inch walleye Sunday, July 4, 2021, on Lake of the Woods.

McLaen Erickson catfish.jpg — McLaen Erickson, 9, of Grand Forks, caught and released this 12-pound, 8-ounce catfish in September 2021 while fishing from shore on the Red River in Grand Forks. The catfish measured 33 inches. McLaen is in the third grade.

Michelle Huff sturgeon.jpg — Michelle Huff of Hallock, Minn., with the 61-inch sturgeon she released Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, on Lake of the Woods. (Contributed/ Doug Wilebski)

Reid Rolshoven walleye.jpg — Reid Rolshoven released this 27½-inch walleye on Lake of the Woods during the opening weekend of the 2021 Minnesota fishing season.

Oliver Wallace 29,5 inch walleye.jpeg — Oliver Wallace, 8, of Fisher, Minnesota, with the 29½-inch walleye he released Sunday, July 4, 2021, on Lake of the Woods.

Charlie Stoffel 27.5 inch walleye Lake X released.jpeg — Charlie Stoffel, 10, of Grand Forks, caught and kept this 27½-inch walleye in May 2021 on “Lake X” in central Minnesota. He also caught and released three other walleyes measuring 24 inches to 27 inches that same day, said Zak Aubol, who submitted the photo.<br/>

Gary Sundeen walleye.jpg — Gary Sundeen of Buxton, N.D., released this 27½-inch walleye Tuesday, May 18, on Lake of the Woods. (Photo submitted by Gary Sundeen)

Malva Waters walleye.jpg — Malva Waters of Grand Forks and the 27-inch, 6.2-pound walleye she released on Devils Lake. (Photo submitted by Tom Russell)

Jules Perkerewicz 5.jpg — Jules Perkerewicz with her northern pike.

Byron walleyes.jpg — Byron Eilertson of Blaine, Minn., with the three walleyes he caught measuring 30, 31 and 32 inches over the Fourth of July long weekend on Lake of the Woods. All three fish were released. (Submitted photos)

Alicia Perkerewicz pike.jpg — Alicia Perkerewicz and the big pike she caught and released on Lake of the Woods.

Autumn Rinde walleye.JPG — Autumn Rinde and her dad, Elliot, with her 30.25-inch walleye.

Ian Babcock 26.5 inch walleye.jpg — Ian Babcock with his 26½-inch walleye.

Cam Kofstad 30.5 inch walleye.jpeg — Cam Kofstad with the 30.5-inch walleye he released.

Maxson Hangsleben eelpout.jpg — Maxson Hangsleben, East Grand Forks, had his hands full hanging on to this 33-inch eelpout he caught Sunday, Jan. 3, on Lake of the Woods.

Dick Myers deer.jpg — Dick Myers and the spike buck he shot Saturday morning, Nov. 14, south of Williams, Minn.

Wyatt Hangsleben, 10, first deer archery.jpg — Wyatt Hangsleben with the "button buck" he shot Nov. 21 with a bow and arrow.

Lacey Lupien elk.jpg — Lacey Lupien of Lancaster, Minnesota, shot this trophy bull elk Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, in Kittson County near Lancaster.

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Brad Dokken joined the Herald company in November 1985 as a copy editor for Agweek magazine and has been the Grand Forks Herald's outdoors editor since 1998.

Besides his role as an outdoors writer, Dokken has an extensive background in northwest Minnesota and Canadian border issues and provides occasional coverage on those topics.

Reach him at bdokken@gfherald.com, by phone at (701) 780-1148 or on Twitter at @gfhoutdoor.

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