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  • Dakota Recreation Report: June 26, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jun 26, 2023

    Tournaments: *July 8: Devils Lake. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 20: 1,450.48 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,450.38 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,836.57 MSL; 21,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game wardens: No new reports. *Devils Lake, Ed’s Bait Shop, Devils Lake: Try East Bay for nice-sized perch using jigs and minnows. Look for continued good walleye activity throughout much of the lake working structure. *Devils Lake, Woodland R...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: June 19, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jun 19, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *June 24: Ducks Unlimited Fun Shoot, Capital City Sporting Clays, Bismarck, 1 p.m. *June 24 & 25: N.D. Geocache Association, Caching & Camping, Lake Sakakawea State Park, Pick City. Tournaments: *June 23: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park; Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 24 & 25: Pipestem Reservoir, Parkhurst Landing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 13: 1,450.64 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,450.54 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,835.31 MSL; 21,700 cubic feet per second average...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: June 12, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jun 12, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Registration available for Women’s Wing Shooting Clinic, Capital City Sporting Clays. Register at, (pfqf.myeventscenter.com). *June 24: Ducks Unlimited Fun Shoot, Capital City Sporting Clays, Bismarck, 1 p.m. Tournaments: *June 14: Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 17: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay; Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park *June 23: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park; Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 24 & 25: Pipestem Reservoir, Parkhurst Landing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 6: 1,450.68 feet ab...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: June 5, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jun 5, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *June 7: Deer gun and muzzleloader applications due. *June 9 – 11: Jamestown Wings on Strings Kite Club Kite Fest, Meidinger Park, 10 a.m. daily. Tournaments: *June 10 & 11: Lake Ashtabula, Sibley Crossing. *June 10: Devils Lake, Spirit Lake Casino; Lake Audubon, cabin sites. *June 11: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park. *June 14: Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 17: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay; Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 30: 1,450.68 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 29, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|May 29, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Boat registrations now required for the new 3-year registration cycle. *May 28: Badlands Gravel Battle 100+ Bicycle Race, Medora. Call (701) 391-2717 for details. Tournaments: *May 24: Red River, North Forks Landing. *May 31: Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 2 & 3: Missouri River tailrace. *June 3: Devils Lake, East Bay; Lake Sakakawea, Sportsmen’s Centennial. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 16: 1,450.67 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,459.49 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,830.42 MSL; 1...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 22, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|May 22, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Boat registrations now required for the new 3-year registration cycle. *May 28: Badlands Gravel Battle 100+ Bicycle Race, Medora. Call (701) 391-2717 for details. Tournaments: *May 24: Red River, North Forks Landing. *May 31: Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 2 & 3: Missouri River tailrace. *June 3: Devils Lake, East Bay; Lake Sakakawea, Sportsmen’s Centennial. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 16: 1,450.67 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,459.49 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,830.42 MSL; 1...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 15, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|May 15, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Antler shed hunting prohibited on all U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service national wildlife refuges. *Boat registrations now required for the new 3-year registration cycle. *May 28: Badlands Gravel Battle 100+ Bicycle Race, Medora. Call (701) 391-2717 for details. Tournaments: *May 17: Red River, North Forks Landing. *May 20: Devils Lake, Creel Bay. *May 20 & 21: Lake Audubon, Totten Trail. *May 24: Red River, North Forks Landing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 9: 1,450.44 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 8, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|May 8, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Antler shed hunting prohibited on all U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service national wildlife refuges. *Boat registrations now required for the new 3-year registration cycle. *May 13: Nat’l. Migratory Bird Day. *May 13: Fargo Birding Festival, Forest River Park, Fargo. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 2: 1,450.18 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,450.09 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,829.28 MSL; 16,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game warden...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 1, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|May 1, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Paddlefish tags now available online from the N.D. Game & Fish Dept., (gf.nd.gov). *May 1: Paddlefish snagging season opens. See Game & Fish Dept. website for specific regulations. Tournaments: *May 3: Red River, Old 26 Landing. *May 10: Red River, Old 26 Landing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 25: 1,449.83 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.82 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,828.41 MSL; 16,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: April 24, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Apr 24, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Paddlefish tags now available online from the N.D. Game & Fish Dept., (gf.nd.gov). *New fishing licenses are now required. *April 24: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory meeting, Harvey City Hall, 7 p.m. *April 29: Red River Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation banquet, Alerus Center, Grand Forks. *May 1: Paddlefish snagging season opens. See Game & Fish Dept. website for specific regulations. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 17: 1,449.61 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.6 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevatio...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: April 17, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Apr 17, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Paddlefish tags now available online from the N.D. Game & Fish Dept., (gf.nd.gov). *New fishing licenses are now required. *April 17: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory meeting, Lake Region State College Heritage Hall, 7 p.m. *April 24: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory meeting, Harvey City Hall, 7 p.m. *April 24: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory meeting, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, 7 p.m. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 11: 1,449.58 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.48 MSL. *Lak...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: April 10, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Apr 10, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *New fishing licenses are now required. *Paddlefish tags available online from the N.D. Game & Fish Dept. (gf.nd.gov). *Permanent ice houses can still be used but can’t be left unattended on lakes. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go alo...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: March 27, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Mar 27, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Permanent ice houses can’t be left unattended on lakes. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *March 29: Elk, moose, & bighorn sheep applications due. *April 1: New 2023 fishing licen...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: March 20, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Mar 20, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Permanent ice houses can’t be left unattended on lakes. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *March 24: Barnes Co. Ducks Unlimited banquet, Valley City Eagles Club, 5:30 p.m. *March 25: K...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: March 13, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Mar 13, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Check on ice houses occasionally to make certain they haven’t iced in after warming weather. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *March 15: Permanent houses must be off area lakes but can b...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: March 6, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Mar 6, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Check on ice houses occasionally to make certain they haven’t iced in after warming weather. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *March 11: Lonetree Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation banquet, Harve...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: February 27, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Feb 27, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Check on ice houses occasionally to make certain they haven’t iced in after warming weather. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *Feb. 28: Tree squirrel season closes. Tournaments: *Feb....

  • Dakota Recreation Report: February 20, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Feb 20, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Light goose conservation order now open. *Check on ice houses occasionally to make certain they haven’t iced in after warming weather. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *Feb. 28: Tree...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: February 13, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Feb 13, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Spring turkey applications now available. Go online to (gf.nd.gov) to apply. *All equipment such as game cameras and tree stands, etc. must be removed from all N. D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *Check on ice houses occasionally to make certain they haven’t iced in after warming weather. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas wit...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: February 6, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Feb 6, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Spring turkey applications now available. Go online to (gf.nd.gov) to apply. *All equipment such as game cameras and tree stands, etc. must be removed from all N. D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *Check on ice houses occasionally to make certain they haven’t iced in after warming weather. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas wit...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: January 30, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jan 30, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Check on ice houses occasionally to make certain they haven’t iced in after warming weather. *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *Spring turkey applications now available. Go online to (g...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: January 23, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jan 23, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Be mindful of parking when accessing area lakes; not blocking roadways or snow removal operations. *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. Tournaments: *Jan. 28: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Jan. 17: 1,449.38 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake ele...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: January 16, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jan 16, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. Tournaments: *Jan. 28: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Jan. 10: 1,449.37 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.32 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,829.79 MSL; 23,100 cubic feet per second average (CF...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: January 9, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jan 9, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. Tournaments: *Jan. 14: Lake Josephine. *Jan. 28: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Jan. 3: 1,449.37 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.32 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,830.18 MSL; 20,900 cubic fee...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: January 2, 2023

    Patricia Stockdill|Jan 2, 2023

    Outdoor notes: *Reminder that it’s illegal to chase, harass, or pursue any wildlife species with motorized vehicle. *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. Tournaments: *Jan. 7: Devils Lake. *Jan. 14: Lake Ashtabula, Sibley Crossing; Lake Josephine. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Dec. 27: 1,449.37 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.31 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,8...

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