ND midwinter survey shows record waterfowl

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A record number of ducks and geese are wintering in North Dakota.

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Winter wonder: With the mild winter, North Dakota hunters should have a better hunting season

Mother Nature has been awfully kind to the western side of North Dakota this winter.

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Large gathering of deer may be exception to the rule this year

As a biologist I deal with aspects of fish and wildlife behavior on a routine basis. Hardly a week goes by that I don’t get at least one phone call or email from someone who witnessed an odd, strange, or erratic animal behavior, or saw something in an unusual location.

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Devils Lake hosting large ice fishing tournament

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) — Thousands of anglers and fans are hitting the ice on Six Mile Bay for the 28th annual Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department fishing tournament.

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Couple’s time: Cathy and David Logosz of Dickinson inducted into the NDSSA Hall of Fame

Being the first to do something is a tip of the hat, for Cathy and David Logosz, it’s just a part of their lives.

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Research develops new sage grouse strategies

Because of a long-term population decline throughout their native range, in 2010 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considered listing sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act.

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Oyloe, Kvernum win ND Coyote Classic

The 10th annual North Dakota Coyote Classic was won by Marty Oyloe and Mitch Kvernum.

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Record number of bald eagles spotted in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State wildlife officials say they spotted a record number of bald eagles during an annual midwinter survey along a stretch of the Missouri River in North Dakota.

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Alaska woman, 85, uses shovel to fend off moose

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An 85-year-old Alaska woman used a grain shovel to fend off an agitated moose that was stomping her husband.

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Corps to increase water releases from Garrison Dam

RIVERDALE, N.D. (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers plans to gradually increase water releases from Garrison Dam on the Missouri River in North Dakota over the next several weeks.

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Hunt of a lifetime: Dickinson reverend bags 6-foot-4 black bear by Manitoba lake during June expedition

On a rainy, breezy day at Kississing Lake in Manitoba, Rev. Patrick Schumacher used patience to tag the bear after waiting almost five days.

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Stories shared during holidays

Over the holidays I bumped into an old high school friend, and true to form for a couple of guys who love the outdoors and also have young families, we began sharing stories.

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