Podcasts & Radio Shows from Dakota Edge Outdoors: Recent Episodes
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Nick checks in with Ben Holen, NDG&F ANS Coordinator on the status of invasive species in ND's waters and the upcoming ANS awareness week May 3 through May 9, getting anglers and boaters ready for the openwater season and what they can do to curb the spread of nasties like zebra mussels on the state's waters.
Nick Previews the first weekend of May and some great conditions for early season fishing along with the upcoming River Road Cleanup efforts of the Barnes County Wildlife Federation.
Nick catches up with Calvin Clauson of Scheels on what lures, augers, sonar and other ice fishing gear are flying off the shelves as the season gets going in this week's installment of Our Outdoors Radio.
Nick previews the chilly, ice-making weekend of Dec. 12-14 and catches up with Furbearer Biologist Stephanie Tucker of the NDG&F Department for more on the short 2025 river otter trapping season and the status of the riverine mammals in the state.
Nick chats with Fisheries Supervisor Bryan Sea of the NDG&F to get a status report on Lake headed into the early ice season. An abundance of walleyes headed into winter should provide fast action for ice anglers this year.
Nick previews the first weekend of December and some good ice making conditions while catching up with Cayla Bendel, NDG&F R3 Coordinator with the details on the agency's new HuntLink program.
Nick takes a look around the southeast district of North Dakota with Fisheries Supervisor BJ Kratz of the North Dakota Game & Fish Department for hotspots loaded with walleyes, crappies, bluegills and perch for the upcoming hardwater season.
Nick previews the Thanksgiving weekend and some good conditions for holiday hunting while getting the latest on the bird flu flare up in migratory waterfowl from NDG&F Wildlife Veterinarian Logan Weyand.
Closing out the firearms deer season, Nick reaches out to David Stockdill, Regional Representative for the Mule Deer Foundation to get a status report on ND's muleys and what's new with the organization in terms of habitat and access projects.
Nick previews "Desperation Weekend" for firearms deer hunters as the season draws to a close and catches up with Trevar Hansen of the Barnes County Wildlife Federation for details on the group's Buck Show set for Mon. Nov. 24 at 6pm at the Valley City Eagles.
In the heart of firearms deer season, Nick checks in with Kip Adams, Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association to get the pulse on the nation's deer hunting, the quality bucks being taken more frequently, and what's new and exciting with the organization.
Nick previews weekend #2 of gun season and checks in with Rod Haugtvedt, owner of the award-winning Valley Meats in Valley City for tips on getting that venison from field to fork for the best quality and taste.
Nick talks with NDG&F Wildlife Division Assistant Chief Levi Jacobson on the status of ND's deer herds as the firearms season gets underway.
Nick previews the firearms deer opener weekend and catches up with Game Warden Corey Erck for the details on field reports and the Report All Poachers hotline number that every hunter should know to help protect the resource.
Nick previews the weekend conditions, and reminds you not to get lost in all the great fishing, with the ND firearms deer application period closing on 6/4. Remember you have a buy-a-point option too!
Nick previews the Minnesota Muskie Opener on June 7 with previous MN C&R muskie record holder and lakes country guide, Andrew Slette. Clear waters, cooler conditions and other factors are at play for a "blast from the past" muskie season in the region.
Nick shares his tips for these post-frontal days, where everything has changed. Adjusting to water levels, clarity, temperature and conditions means catching more fish, even if things are a bit more challenging!
Nick previews the unofficial start to summer and improving conditions for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, and gets boat ramp and safety reminders from friend of the show, Doug Leier.
Nick catches up with Nick Kludt of the MN DNR to talk lake sturgeon and their continuing recovery in the Red River basin, with fish up to 75 inches beginning to show up in surveys and natural reproduction efforts occurring each spring! Exciting improvements on Highway 10 and the Ottertail River this year will expand these fishes' reach into their native upriver spawning grounds!
Nick talks with PF Director of Development Jake Hanson about the new Public Access to Habitat (PATH) program started by PF, onX and the SD GFP.
Nick chats with vegetarian-turned-hunter and National Deer Association Field to Fork coordinator Elizabeth Kligge. See more on the NDA Field to Fork program at:
For PA: huntdeerPA.com
For all other states: deerassociation.com/field-to-fork/
Nick chats with Perry Kapaun and previews the conditions for the upcoming Barnes County Wildlife walleye tournament on Lake Ashtabula.
Nick catches up with long-time head of the Barnes County Wildlife Federation, Perry Kapaun, for some insight on a busy spring for the organization and more on the legacy its members have left in the area.
Casey Anderson breaks down some pretty impressive success numbers for those lucky enough to hunt the "big three" in ND last fall, including a 100% harvest of available big horn sheep. Nick previews a windy spring weekend from the Ides of March to St. Patrick's Day.
Nick checks on some familiar signs of spring and takes a stab at the timing of upcoming fish runs as the season arrives a bit early across the region.
Nick checks in with Ben Holen, ANS Coordinator for the NDG&F regarding openings for watercraft inspectors this spring and summer and previews what looks to be a nice first openwater weekend across the region.
Nick catches up with Jeff Long, NASP State Coordinator, for info on the upcoming state tournament, and the amazing growth of this program in half of ND's schools and more than 16,000 participants statewide!
NDG&F Outreach Biologist advises anglers to make an early exit with their permanent shacks ahead of the removal deadline on Mar. 15.
There is a lot going on for the North Dakota Wildlife Federation in March and April. Western ND Conservation Coordinator Cara Greger breaks down all the conservation presentations and fun events the organization has set for the start of spring!
NDG&F Upland Game Biologist RJ Gross drops the details on more than 1,000 extra turkey tags hanging out there for hunters this spring.
Friend of the show Tanner Bruse, MN PF State Coordinator stops by to give a preview of Pheasant Fest and all the great conservation efforts Pheasants Forever has on the table for operators and landowners looking to add wild acres to their landscape.
Guest Mike Biewer of Delta Waterfowl gives us a preview of the upcoming banquet in Valley City, ND and the great things the organization is doing for habitat and the future of hunting.
Missouri River Fisheries Supervisor Russell Kinzler of the NDG&F Dept. shares an update on what anglers can expect this season on the Missouri River, from Lake Oahe on up to Sakakawea.
Nick shares the forecast for mid-winter ice fishing and some quick tips for success in this installment of the Weekender's Edge.
Nick catches up with fellow outdoors communicator Doug Leier, to discuss highpoints in his nearly 30-year career as warden, writer, radio personality and outreach biologist for the NDG&F and...in our outdoors.
Casey Anderson, NDG&F Wildlife Division Chief, explains the reopening of two new pronghorn units for the fall 2022 hunting season.
Nick chats with brother Ben Simonson, area muskie expert, on where opportunities sit for the summer of 2022...in our outdoors.
Nick highlights the heat and awesome shooting after attending the three-day ND CTL State High School Trap Tourney in Horace, N.D.
Nick gets the scoop ahead of a topsy-turvy weather weekend on the water with Pioneer Bait's Themla Trecker in this installment of the Weekender's Edge
Nick previews a decent Memorial Day weekend with good fishing opportunities after a tough run of weather and checks in with Game Warden Supervisor Mark Pollert on life jacket safety this time of year.
Conservation Programs Biologist Robert Ford with Ducks Unlimited breaks down the current situation in the prairie pothole region and how a recharge of our wetlands this spring is good for breeding ducks...in Our Outdoors.
Ben Holen breaks down why CLEAN-DRAIN-DRY is the most effective way to prevent the spread of ANS.
Capt. Brad Durick of redrivercatfish.com checks in with an update on the Red River in the Grand Forks area and what this spring's recharge means for some great catfishing down the road...in Our Outdoors.
Fisheries Biologist Dylan Gravenhof of the SD Game, Fish & Parks Dept. previews the status of Lakes Sharpe and Oahe in South Dakota.
NDG&F R3 Coordinator Cayla Bendel provides details on exciting multispecies challenges hosted by the agency and opportunities hitting the water this week in North Dakota.
Nick gets the scoop on routes being run surveying those active spring rooster pheasants with Upland Game Biologist RJ Gross in this installment of The Weekender's Edge.
Nick checks in with Missouri River expert angler Mike Peluso on the status of the water and its walleye population headed into spring along with other updates from around the state on ol' marble eyes.
Nick takes a look at the post-storm weekend outdoor forecast and checks in with NDG&F Upland Game Supervisor Jesse Kolar on how the late-season snow event may impact pheasants and grouse in ND.
Nick checks in with Ben Holen, NDG&F ANS Coordinator about invasive threats in and around ND and what the agency is doing (and how anglers can help) to limit the spread of zebra mussels, silver carp and other aquatic nuisance species in the Roughrider State.
Nick previews a post-wind weekend and talks about the importance of life jackets when fishing chilly spring waters.
Nick breaks down conditions for the first weekend of April and Randy Meissner, NDG&F Licensing Manager reminds anglers of all the ways to re-up their fishing licenses for the 2022-23 fishing year in this installment of the Weekender's Edge.
Nick gets a spring fishing preview and update on fisheries, regulations and reasons for a year-round season in ND with NDG&F Fisheries Division Chief Greg Power in this installment of Our Outdoors Radio.
Kip Adams, Chief Conservation Officer of the National Deer Association, digs into the organization's annual Deer Report with numbers that surprise and also show the changing mindset of big game hunters throughout the country.
John Nelson stops in and confirms USA CTL's numbers are THROUGH THE ROOF this spring as Nick previews a great last-ice weekend across the region.
BSC Clay Dusters Coach Eric Thompson fills us in on how the spring is shaping up for the reigning MCAC Champion Mystics trap & skeet squads.
NDG&F South Central Fisheries Supervisor Paul Bailey discusses the impacts of illegal stockings on one of the state's premier trout gems and the future of the water; Nick previews the breezy weekend fishing conditions in this installment of the Weekender's Edge.
CWD turned up in three new hunting units, expanding the disease's reach along with hunting restrictions. NDG&F Wildlife Veterinarian Charlie Bahnson brings us up to speed on the facts and the agency's efforts in this installment of Our Outdoors Radio.
ND NASP Coordinator Jeff Long stops in to talk about the amazing growth of the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) and the 15,000 strong student-athletes in grades 4-12 in ND gearing up for the 2022 season run-up to the state tourney in Minot on Mar. 18 & 19.
With the CRP sign-up deadline of Mar. 11 approaching, Nick gets the lowdown from ND PF's Austin Lang on where folks can go to get their land enrolled in the program and build habitat for wildlife.
Fisheries Supervisor BJ Kratz is hopeful for southeast ND fisheries despite the snowy winter as the NDG&F Department begins its dissolved oxygen surveys in the district next week. BJ also drops some science, biology and chemistry knowledge that every angler should understand when it comes to dissolved oxygen and fish health...in our outdoors.
Nick checks in with fellow CTL coach Trevar Hansen to get the scoop on sign-up and a season preview for the dominant VCHS trap and skeet teams in the ND CTL.
Ahead of the spring turkey hunting application deadline (Feb. 16) Nick chats with NWTF's Clayton Lenk, District Biologist, to learn more about tactics, habitat and the projects underway for more turkeys in ND and better hunting...in Our Outdoors.
NWTF Tag Auction - Going on Now to raise funds for ND turkey habitat and hunter access - https://events.nwtf.org/340020-2022
Brian Hosek breaks down the upgrades to the fisheries data search page as the NDG&F makes a "one stop shop" for anglers looking for information and Nick previews the ice fishing conditions for the second weekend in February.
Josh Kroells, USA Clay Target League Operations Manager stops by the Our Outdoors Radio show to update everyone on a great rebound for USA High School Clay Target League in 2021, and the excitement brewing for high school target shooters in Spring 2022 throughout North Dakota and beyond!
www.usaclaytarget.com
www.ndclaytarget.com
Nick checks in with Cory Meyer, Organizer with the Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department Ice Tourney, the state's largest on-ice angling event for the sold out derby taking place this weekend.
Nick gets the scoop on why perch fishing is so good right now in North Dakota, and where anglers can go to find true jumbos, and one that might surpass the nearly 40-year-old record in this week's Our Outdoors Radio program.
With the snowy winter and a solid bite, NDG&F Fisheries Biologist Mike Johnson explains why NOW is the time to get out there for big perch in this installment of the Weekender's Edge for Jan. 21-23.
Nick invites ND Houndsmen Association President Cody Hilliard to share more about the unique, exciting and evolving pastime of hunting furbearers with hounds in North Dakota.
Nick previews a snow-filled weekend for the southeastern part of ND and talks about tips and tutorials to make more and better lures.
Nick chats with Upland Game Biologist on the season that was for pheasants, grouse and partridge in North Dakota as part of this week's installment of Our Outdoors Radio.
Nick previews and chilly weekend and checks in with Josh Holm of Barnes County Wildlife Federation and gets the deets on the upcoming Ashtabula Ice Fishing Derby on Jan. 15.
Part two of Nick's interview with NDG&F Director Jeb Williams sets the table for the new year as they discuss challenges, opportunities and exciting projects on the calendar for the agency and ND's hunters and anglers.
Nick previews a cold start and better finish to New Year's weekend and gives two tips for getting the most out of the outdoors in 2022.
Nick talks with NDG&F Dept. Director Jeb Williams, recapping the excitement and challenges of 2021 in part one of the year-end traditional interview.
Nick gets the inside scoop on where the hot ice bite will be in SE North Dakota with BJ Kratz of NDG&F Fisheries. Spoiler...there are TONS of exploding walleye lakes this season!
Nick checks in with Devils Lake ice fishing guide Mike Peluso and gets the forecast for winter on the big water - it's looking good, along with this weekend's outdoors forecast - in this episode of the Weekender's Edge.
Nick gets the lowdown on some big ice fishing opportunities across the map in southeastern ND for pike, perch and some incredible walleye angling this winter in Our Outdoors.
Nick checks in with Tony Aloia, event manager for the Fargo Ice Fishing Show, set for the weekend of Dec. 10-12 at the Scheels Ice Arena in Fargo. From a whole sheet of ice devoted to wheel houses to more than 100 vendors, this year's event is the biggest in both Dakotas!
Nick gets the lowdown on a drop in mule deer numbers in 2021 from NDG&F Dept. Big Game Management Supervisor Bruce Stillings and what the dip may mean for hunters looking to the west for their deer hunting adventures next autumn.
Nick tacks an extra day into the Thanksgiving installment of the Weekender's Edge and checks in with Upland Game Supervisor Jesse Kolar for late season tips!
Nick chats with Matt Morlock, the new ND PF State Coordinator on late season hunting opportunities, habitat that holds birds, and how to plan next spring's plantings for wildlife on your land in this week's installment of Our Outdoors Radio.
Nick catches up with Jason Smith on the health and harvest of the SE ND whitetail herds as the firearm season wraps this weekend...in Our Outdoors.
Nick gets the encouragement you may need to close out your deer season strong with NDA's Kip Adams in this installment of the Weekender's Edge previewing the last three days of gun season.
Nick finds out just how bad EHD was in western ND with NDG&F Vet Charlie Bahnson, and gets info on new surveillance in ND Gun Unit 2B after Climax, Minn. area deer found to have CWD.
Nick previews a turbulent second weekend of firearms deer season in terms of wind and weather and gets info from BCWF President Perry Kapaun on the upcoming Buck Show at 6pm on Mon. Nov. 22 at the VC Eagles.
Nick gets predictions and current status of deer hunting in ND from ND Bucks & Bulls administrator Jason Zins in the Weekender's Edge ahead of a warm firearms deer opener.
Nick talks hunting public land, grunt calls and more for deer opener in this week's Our Outdoors Radio.
Nick chats with Head Coach Darryl Howard and Assistant Coach Eric Thompson of the Bismarck State College clay target team, and gets their take on the Mystics' meteoric rise in just three seasons of shooting.
Nick chats with BSC's Ayden Kautzman who ran 100 straight to take the overall high gun at last week's MCAC Trap Championship in Alexandria and lead the Mystics to the team title.
Nick shares his secrets after 15 years behind two pointing labs and how to prepare for the uplands' most exciting shot!
Nick looks into EHD impacts on license options in this installment of the Weekender's Edge.
Nick provides his tips and step-by-step to skinning pheasants and other birds for lure making, fly tying and other purposes.
Nick chats with Darryl Howard on the continued ammo shortage in this week's Weekender's Edge.
Nick previews the damp and rainy pheasant opener weekend and shares tips on finding roosters in wet conditions in this installment of the Weekender's Edge for Oct. 8-10.
Nick and John chat about the state of the state in terms of hunting, habitat access and look at national affairs relating to wildlife conservation in this installment of Our Outdoors radio.
Nick talks fall muskies with NC ND fishing guide Kellen Latendresse, sharing his tips and tactics for turning the fish of 10,000 casts in the Peace Garden State.
Nick interviews newly appointed director Jeb Williams with the NDG&F department, getting his take on where the agency sits at the start of his tenure and what his vision is for the future of hunting and fishing in the state.
Nick checks in with Pheasants Forever's Ag & Conservation Programs Manager Tanner Bruse on the organization's Soil Health and Habitat partnership with Purina and its renewed focus on ND & SD acres.
Nick chats with NDG&F Veterinarian Charlie Bahnson on the next steps in battling CWD in the state, via the agency's new task force.
Nick catches up with Migratory Game Bird Management Supervisor Mike Szymanski to see where populations of Canada geese and opportunities to hunt are setting up for sportsmen in the early seasons which kicked off Aug. 15 in this installment of Our Outdoors Radio.
Nick previews a (surprise!) rain dappled weekend and catches up on the status of sharptailed grouse in ND with Upland Game Management Supervisor Jesse Kolar in the Weekender's Edge.
Nick previews a near perfect weekend and connects with Josh Kroells promoting the positives of the fall USA High School Clay Target League for new shooters and those continuing in the sport.
After a severe EHD outbreak last fall and dry conditions this spring and summer, Nick talks with NDG&F Big Game Management Supervisor Bruce Stillings about the southwestern portion of the state's mule deer and whitetail herds.
Nick gets the lowdown on ND's speedgoat scenario ahead of the lottery application deadline of 8/11.
Nick catches up with Jason Smith for a look at southeastern North Dakota's whitetail herd and where the deer stand headed into the archery season which starts Sept. 3
Nick talks preseason prep activities for upland hunting and more in this week's installment of Our Outdoors Radio.
Get your kids signed up for the most exciting summer camp on the shores of Devils Lake! We talk with Terry Wallace and preview a warm weekend in this installment of the Weekender's Edge.
Nick interviews Brandon and Logan Bullinger from Century High School's fishing team in Bismarck, ND who represented the state at the National High School Fishing Event earlier this month in South Carolina.
Randy Hoeff of the Ashtabula Crossing gives us insight to the strong multi-species bite going on the lake right now!
Nick talks with Outdoors Communicator and personal mentor, Doug Leier on 20 years of writing about the outdoors.
Nick previews the weekend of June 25 and talks topwater tactics for largemouth and smallmouth bass.
Nick finds out that both spring and summer will be busy for the Valley City Fish Hatchery with new stocking programs for better walleye fishing.
ND State High School Clay Target League Director Joe Courneya gives us the scoop on the upcoming three-day state trap and skeet tournament, where more than 1,000 high school target shooters will meet at the Shooting Park in Horace, ND to see who's best!
Nick checks in with VCHS Clay Target League Team head coach Trevar Hansen ahead of next week's ND CTL State Tourney in Horace.
The second installment of Nick's interview with retiring NDG&F Dept. director Terry Steinwand sets the stage for where the agency is at and what the director has planned for Aug. 1 and beyond in retirement.
Nick previews a hot summerlike weekend and gives tips on what to watch for in the forage department in all of your summer fishing adventures in this installment of the Weekender's Edge.
Nick talks with retiring NDG&F Director Terry Steinwand on his 40+ years with the department and where the agency is at as he departs later this summer. (Part 1 of 2)
Nick gets a status update on ND's sharptail and pheasant populations with RJ Gross, NDG&F Upland Game Biologist.
Nick checks out a wet and windy weekend forecast (with a couple fishing opportunities) and gets word on all the great trout stockings in the state with Paul Bailey of the NDG&F.
Nick gets more info on the 40-year stocking program of muskies in New Johns Lake and why the record has stood for 14 seasons in an interview with Jason Lee, NDG&F North Central Fisheries Supervisor.
A great May weekend is setting up and water levels are nearing full pool on Lake Ashtabula and the bite is getting hotter as well, according to Greg Enstad, owner of the Ashtabula Crossing!
Nick talks with NDWF Executive Director John Bradley and gets a final recap on the hunting and fishing bills that passed and failed in the 2021 ND Legislative Session.
Nick previews a cool and damp weekend and checks in with Jason Smith on deer populations and the licenses available in the 2021 ND Deer Firearms Lottery.
The Extended Cut of Nick's interview with MN DNR Red River Fisheries Specialist Nick Kludt goes in depth on the end of Phase 1 of the Lake Sturgeon Restoration Program and talks about cool tech and projects to expand the fish's range in the basin in Phase 2.
A great weekend caps off April and fires up May, providing ample opportunities for turkey hunting and fishing. Nick shares his simple smallie selection for spring angling success as part of this installment of the Weekender's Edge.
Nick gets the lowdown on places to go for the best fishing in SEND with district fisheries supervisor BJ Kratz. From walleyes to crappies to muskies, anglers get the info they need for an awesome spring!
Nick gives a preview of a topsy-turvy weekend of fishing and hunting conditions, while teasing the bigger story of sturgeon restoration in the Red River basin with MN DNR's Nick Kludt.
Nick reviews the leaps and bounds in license sales during the pandemic year with Licensing Manager Randy Meissner of the G&F. Turns out, great opportunities and good timing helped drive those numbers up as well and provided an awesome outlet for hunters and anglers coming back to the fold last year!
Nick Previews the up-and-down conditions of the weekend and catches up with Jeff Hendrickson, NDG&F Western District Fisheries Supervisor on where paddlefishing stands for 2021.
Clayton Lenk shares habitat and recruitment efforts by the National Wild Turkey Federation in ND and where the organization is headed at turkey opener.
Nick previews Saturday's Turkey Opener and talks with Big Game Biologist Brett Wiedmann on the surge of Bighorn Sheep in ND and what that could mean for hunters and a potential new state record this fall!
NDWF Executive Director John Bradley discusses the ND Outdoor Heritage Fund and how a bill coming from the back of the pack would siphon off needed funding for conservation from the program.
Nick covers the amazing four-day holiday weekend setting up for those in the outdoors and discusses new licensing and dry conditions in this installment of the Weekender's Edge.
Nick catches up with Upland Game Biologist RJ Gross to learn more on what hunters can expect around the state in their spring turkey adventures.
Nick previews the weekend of March 25 and talks with Jeb Williams on the popularity of the elk, moose and bighorn sheep lottery.
Nick talks with Jared Shypkoski who landed the pending ND State Record Walleye weighing a certified 16.39 pounds on Sat. Mar. 13 on the Missouri River system near Lake Oahe.
Nick gets the lowdown on how current low water levels may impact the spawn in North Dakota from NDG&F Fisheries Division Chief Greg Power, and the pair discuss C&R and its application across waters and species in the state.
Nick previews another great March weekend and checks in with Coach Trevar Hansen on the status of his dominant VCHS trap and skeet teams and how kids grades 7-12 can register and continue the school's growing tradition of excellence.
Nick chats with DU Conservation Programs Biologist Dane Buysse on what returning waterfowl will find when they come back to ND, and just how that cold snap in Texas and Missouri last week may affect your snow goose hunting in the days to come!
Nick chats with his hunting mentor Dick Monson on his latest work with the Ranum WPA and previews an early spring weekend perfect for getting outdoors!
Nick previews the upcoming North Dakota State High School Clay Target League season with State Director Joe Courneya. With the addition of 5-stand and sporting clays this season, the league now offers four disciplines for high school shooters in the Peace Garden State.
Nick previews the final weekend of February and discusses factors relating to the current ammunition shortage in this week's installment of the Weekender's Edge.
North Dakota Wildlife Federation Executive Director John Bradley gives us a view from the house and senate floor on important outdoors-related bills before the ND Legislature and where they sit headed into the middle stretch of the session.
Nick previews a nice weekend for ice fishing and checks in with Game Warden Corey Erck on last year's boat registration-related issues on the water.
Nick catches up with longtime Friend of the Show Tanner Bruse and talks habitat planning for pheasants this spring. Often overlooked, Bruse stresses the need for nesting and rearing cover over other considerations most people like to put in their habitat plans.
Nick shares the options for starting, coaching and getting involved with the USA Clay Target League and North Dakota State High School Clay Target League this spring for both kids and adults, and previews a chilly weekend.
Nick chats with NDG&F Big Game Biologist Jason Smith on where the deer herd sits at midwinter, and what survey numbers are showing for the state's elk and moose hunts last fall.
Nick catches up with Tonya Duffy, Barnes County State's Attorney, reacting to the sentence which included jail time for a defendant pleading guilty to poaching seven deer north of Valley City.
Nick goes long with RJ Gross to get a full update on where pheasants sit, along with habitat and food on the landscape and what people can do this spring to advance populations of upland birds in ND.
Nick previews the full-moon ice fishing prospects for the final weekend of January and checks in with Upland Game Biologist RJ Gross for a midwinter pheasant status update.
John Bradley addresses the state of North Dakota's electronic posting and no-trespass bills along with a number of proposed laws which would impact hunters and anglers.
A more seasonal, and fairly reasonable, winter weekend is ahead after some warm temperatures and windy days have changed the complexion of ice on a number of waters in the state. Nick checks in with Greg Enstad of the Crossing on Lake Ashtabula for an update on ice conditions and bite report.
Nick provides his pointers on the fun and flexible process of learning to tie flies, craft jigs and make tackle to fit your fishing needs and the excitement of catching fish on lures you've made!
Nick previews the post-frontal weekend conditions and gets the lowdown from Tony Bruse, organizer of the Sheyenne Valley Predator Hunt taking place on Jan. 23 at the Rusty Spur in Litchville.
Nick takes a post-season check in with NDG&F Upland Game Management Supervisor Jesse Kolar to find out how sportsman-submitted wing samples and hunter surveys provide insight on populations, trends and even next year's habitat efforts in ND.
A great three day stretch is setting up for those ice anglers out there and the NDWF is setting up its annual meeting, open to all online with guest speakers and more regarding habitat, sportsmen's issues and access to hunting and fishing in ND.
Nick checks in on a unique winter openwater bass series in North Dakota and the Badlands Bass Bandits with their president, Paul Reinbold.