Have you ever been darkhouse spearfishing for pike? It’s relatively new compared to most outdoor recreation, having started a mere 25 years ago, but for those who have taken the opportunity it’s hard to compare. I remember the first time I went spearfishing at Spiritwood Lake. Sitting ...

Over the past weekend, Minot was home to its 125th annual Christmas Bird Count, a tradition which started in the pioneer days with hunters and has since evolved into one of the longest running citizen science experiments in the world. Volunteers gather each year at thousands of locations ...

GARRISON – Fort Stevenson State Park invites the public to wrap up its milestone 50th anniversary year with an evening of holiday cheer and family fun. From 4-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, the north campground loop will come alive with activities for all ages to enjoy. Get up-close with ...

To encourage greater participation in ice fishing, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department is again running the Take Someone New Ice Fishing Challenge from now through Mar. 31, 2025. The challenge began Friday. Invite somebody new along who has never been ice fishing and log your story ...

Individuals required to possess a valid fishing license (age 16 and older) to darkhouse spearfish must first register online at gf.nd.gov. Darkhouse spearing is allowed for all anglers with a valid fishing license and for youth under age 16. Northern pike and nongame fish are the only legal ...

Any fish house left unoccupied on North Dakota waters must be made of materials that allow it to float. In addition, fish houses do not require a license. Other fish house regulations include: – Occupied structures do not require identification. However, any unoccupied fish house must ...