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Outdoors

Boat ramps to be high and dry

COLEHARBOR—It’ll be a fall season like no other on Lake Audubon. Five of the lake’s six boat ramps will be unusable in the coming days. Additionally, the lone ramp that will remain open will be undergoing concrete replacement and will be reduced from two lanes to one. The Bureau of ...

Delta Waterfowl fall duck outlook

BISMARCK — Delta Waterfowl forecasts that poor breeding conditions in the prairie pothole region will result in a smaller fall flight than waterfowl hunters have experienced for many seasons. The Duck Hunters Organization expects that while blue-winged teal, green-winged teal and gadwalls had ...

Fire Danger Index for fall outdoor activity

As hunting seasons and other fall activities get underway, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of the daily fire danger index. Considering this year’s prolonged drought, combined with typical dry, late-summer and early-fall ground conditions, an elevated fire danger ...

Equipment registration number used for identification

Hunters, trappers and anglers are reminded that an equipment registration number, or the individual’s name, address and telephone number, must be displayed on all equipment requiring identification. In addition, a new state law requires written permission from the owner of the property, or ...

Youth Outdoor Festival Sept. 2 in Minot

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other sponsors will usher youngsters into fall during the annual Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot. The event is Thursday, Sept. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Game and Fish Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park on the ...

Outdoors Calendar

Today – Great Planers 35th Annual Trout and Salmon Derby, Lake Sakakawea State Park, 319-1267. Aug. 22 – Full moon, Sturgeon Moon, 7:02 p.m. Aug. 28 – Badlands Bass Bandits derby, Lake Audubon, 6:30 a.m., 300-3442. Sept. 1 – Dove season opener. Sept. 3 – Deer, pronghorn ...