stay safe on the water
Why do I talk about safety on the water? Fundamentally have you ever figured out where the brakes are on a jetski or boat? Exactly. Be careful out there! National Safe Boating Week is May 22-28. Nancy...
View Articleat first qwack..it looks pretty good
We’ve along road to hoe…not me and you…but we as waterfowl enthusiasts….there’s plenty between now and October, but we’re on a good run. MCCLUSKY, N.D., May 25, 2010 – The hills are alive with breeding...
View Articleit’s not just ‘sea weed’
Your boat, trailer, jet ski, live wells and anything that goes into and comes back out of the waterway’s just might be moving the next zebra mussels. And while I understand nobody would intentionally...
View Articlesummer?
We’re officially a week from summer…and the day’s begin to shorten…until then we’ll dream of all the fun in the sun and on the water. Unfortunately to often we fall into the dangerous (fatal) mindset...
View Articleweather and wildlife
While this spring’s water from Devils Lake to floods in the Red River Valley and recent downpours in Minot have been bad for people the ducks have been loving it. Silver lining? Small..but it is a...
View ArticleWorld Water Day-Ducks Unlimited
BISMARCK, N.D. – March 22, 2012 – As the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, Ducks Unlimited is drawing attention to this month’s milestone 9th Annual World Water Day. World Water...
View Articlegetting set for summer on the water
Children ages 12-15 who want to operate a boat or personal watercraft this summer must take the state’s boating basics course. State law requires youngsters ages 12-15 to pass the course before they...
View Articlestaying safe on the water
May Highlights Safe Boating A public awareness campaign held annually in May emphasizes the need for boaters to wears life jackets. Nancy Boldt, boat and water safety coordinator for the North Dakota...
View Articlestay safe on the water
Failure to wear a personal floatation device is the main reason people lose their lives in boating accidents. The National Safe Boating Council warns boaters that most drowning victims had a life...
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Children ages 12-15 who want to operate a boat or personal watercraft this summer must take the state’s boating basics course. State law requires youngsters ages 12-15 to pass the course before they...
View Articlebusy summer on the water
Game wardens for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were busy over the Fourth of July weekend, as many anglers and boaters celebrated the holiday at a favorite outdoor destination. Chief of...
View Articlesummer water safety
Failure to wear a personal floatation device is the main reason people lose their lives in water recreation accidents. North Dakota Game and Fish Department boat and water safety coordinator Nancy...
View ArticleRegister To Spearfish
All individuals, regardless of age, who participate in darkhouse spearfishing are reminded to register with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department prior to participating. Free registration is...
View ArticleHave You Seen? Boat And Water Safety Video
This week’s North Dakota Outdoors video features Brian Schaffer, Game and Fish Department water safety coordinator, with tips for staying safe out on the water. The video is here or...
View ArticleSummer Safety On The Water
Failure to wear a personal floatation device is the main reason people lose their lives in water recreation accidents. photo by Craig Bihrle, ND Game and Fish North Dakota law requires all children...
View ArticleBoats Need 2017-19 Registration
North Dakota boat owners are reminded that 2017 is the first year of a new three-year registration period. Boat owners should receive their registration mailing by the end of December. In addition,...
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