Foster County Independent - The Official Newspaper for Foster County

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 Festiva...

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...

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...

North Dakota watercraft owners should note that 2023 is the first year of a new three-year registration period. Watercraft registrations must be renewed online by visiting My Account at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website,...

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. *Apr...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is sponsoring professional development for educator workshops this summer in Fargo, Devils Lake and Dickinson. Using Visual Arts to Teach Life Science will be held June 6-7 at NDSU in Fargo. The workshop...

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...

Landowners interested in a 2023 deer gratis license must apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. The deadline for applying is June 7. General deer and muzzleloader lottery applications will be available...

North Dakota anglers, trappers and hunters are reminded that new licenses are required beginning April 1. Licenses can be purchased online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Once the license is processed,...

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...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will again offer free seed for the upcoming growing season to landowners interested in planting wildlife food plots for pheasants. Rather than a traditional corn or sunflower food plot, this seed mix...

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...

Anglers are reminded that unoccupied fish houses must be removed from all waters beginning March 15. Fish houses may be used after March 15 if they are removed daily, when not occupied. In addition, anglers are encouraged to look around and clean up...

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,...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department developed a new mobile app that allows outdoor enthusiasts instant access in the field to their licenses, hunting and fishing regulations and other important information. To download the app, go to Google...

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,...