DOUG LEIER COLUMN
Leier: Legislature weighs in
The 2013 North Dakota Legislature dealt with a number of bills related to outdoor recreation and conservation.
By Doug Leier , May 16, 2013
Most big fish come from big lakes in ND
I spend the bulk of my fishing hours each year at the same mom-and-pop pond. The family and I enjoy fishing, in our own way. Just like you do.
By Doug Leier , May 09, 2013
Seasons continue to change
For most corners of North Dakota, the 2013 winter has extended well beyond the calendar declaration of spring.
By Doug Leier , April 04, 2013
Interest rises in purple martins
Many people who don’t hunt or fish are still familiar with national conservation organizations like Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Pheasants Forever.
By Doug Leier , March 27, 2013
Opening dates cause vacationing headaches
While it feels like spring should soon begin taking hold across North Dakota, the fact of the matter is you’d be really depressed if you counted how many day’s it is until fourth of July or even the start of school in August and we’re not even into April yet. It’s a testament to how slowly time arrives and how quickly it fades into the rear view mirror. The point is it’s never to think ahead whether it’s summer fishing or fall hunting.
By Doug Leier , March 21, 2013
Remembering waves of geese
In the spring of 1999, I was working as a game warden when the first ever spring light goose conservation season arrived. The purpose then and still to this day is to reduce light goose (snow goose) populations during the spring as the birds migrate toward their nesting grounds in Canada.
By Doug Leier , March 14, 2013
ND wildlife benefitting from citizen involvement
If I tried to list all the organizations and clubs just in North Dakota that are working to advance the cause of fishing, hunting, trapping, conservation, education and training, I’d likely fill most of this column.
By Doug Leier , February 06, 2013
Winter makes fishes lives difficult
When we talk about winter wildlife mortality in North Dakota, most people think of pheasants or deer, as these species are often visible in the countryside along ditches, shelterbelts or harvested agricultural fields.
By Doug Leier , January 17, 2013
Advisory meetings, a helping act
For many hunters and anglers, the close of the regular deer season triggered a change.
By Doug Leier , December 13, 2012
Northern pike fishing is front and center
North Dakota recognizes the Western meadowlark as a state symbol, and I remember from my North Dakota studies that the prairie rose is our state flower and the American elm is the state tree.
By Doug Leier , December 06, 2012
CWD is a modern deer issue
When I graduated from college less than two decades ago with a degree in wildlife and fisheries management from North Dakota State University, I’d never heard of chronic wasting disease.
By Doug Leier , November 15, 2012
Youth partake in outdoor activities
From algebra and geometry in high school to statistics and calculus in college, my earned “C” was treated like a “B” or even an “A” in my mind. No matter the amount of studying and preparation, it just never seemed to add up.
By Doug Leier , November 08, 2012
Birds up doesn’t mean hunting numbers will be up
I’ve joked with many hunters over the years that North Dakota really does have two seasons — in season and preseason.
By Doug Leier , August 23, 2012
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