Brad Dokken
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DNR seeks input on proposed expansion of Elk Zone 20 near Lancaster in northwest Minnesota
Season details for 2023 have not yet been set, but information will be available in May. The deadline to submit comments on the proposal is Thursday, March 30. → Read More
Fall testing finds 24 new cases of chronic wasting disease in North Dakota, Game and Fish Department says
Confirmed cases included 22 hunter-harvested mule deer, one harvested white-tailed deer and one mule deer hit by a vehicle. → Read More
Dokken: ‘3 Old Guys’ story leads down a rabbit hole to ‘Wild Bill’s Run’
On their attempted trip from Minnesota to Moscow, they ran Moto-Ski snowmobiles, a now-defunct brand manufactured in Quebec that ceased production in 1985. → Read More
Dokken: ‘3 Old Guys’ story leads down a rabbit hole to ‘Wild Bill’s Run’
On their attempted trip from Minnesota to Moscow, they ran Moto-Ski snowmobiles, a now-defunct brand manufactured in Quebec that ceased production in 1985. → Read More
North Dakota Archery Alliance tournament, continuing DNR webinars coming up on Outdoors Calendar
To get an event in the Outdoors Calendar, contact Brad Dokken at (701) 780-1148, (800) 477-6572 ext. 1148 or by email at bdokken@gfherald.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays. → Read More
Fishing tournament bill sparks interest from proponents and opponents in North Dakota Legislature
HB 1538 would establish in Century Code the fee structure and policies for holding fishing contests in North Dakota, whether they be professional events or local charity fundraisers. → Read More
The ‘3 Old Guys’ set off on 4,000-mile snowmobile journey from northern Minnesota to Alaska
If all goes according to plan, the trio will complete their 4,000-mile adventure in about a month. → Read More
Dokken: Big things are happening on the Red River and two key tributaries
Replacing the Drayton Dam with an arched-rock rapids structure will benefit fish movement and human safety. → Read More
Contractors begin breaching Drayton Dam as part of F-M Diversion mitigation project
The Drayton Dam is the last of 8 low-head dams on the U.S. portion of Red River to be replaced as part of efforts to “Reconnect the Red” dating back more than 2 decades. → Read More
So you want to go on an exotic birding trip? Here are some tips
Expect to spend from $2,500 on up, depending on the destination, the purpose of the trip and how many guides will be needed, the length of the trip and the size of the group. → Read More
Colombia lives up to its reputation as a prime birding destination for Roseau County birdwatchers
Beth Siverhus of Warroad and Kris Guggisberg of Roseau were among the birders who visited Colombia on a Jan. 15-Feb. 2 birdwatching tour. → Read More
Dokken: ‘3 Old Guys’ gear up for March snowmobile trek from Minnesota to Alaska
Paul Dick, Rob Hallstrom and Rex Hibbert snowmobiled from Grand Rapids, Minn., to Churchill, Manitoba, in 2019. Now, they're about to launch a 4,000-mile trek from Grand Rapids to Fairbanks, Alaska. → Read More
Rydell Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl, continuing DNR webinars coming up on Outdoors Calendar
To get an event in the Outdoors Calendar, contact Brad Dokken at (701) 780-1148, (800) 477-6572 ext. 1148 or by email at bdokken@gfherald.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays. → Read More
Game and Fish-UND study focuses on problem turkeys and what happens after they're moved
Over the next two years, Game and Fish will trap a minimum of 180 wild turkeys from problem areas, fit them with tracking devices and translocate the birds to areas with more desirable habitat. → Read More
North Dakota House passes bill to restrict Game and Fish Department's authority to prohibit baiting
The bill would allow hunting big game over bait on private property from Aug. 25 through Jan. 7, with a volume capacity of 50 gallons and a setback of 150 feet from a landowner’s property. → Read More
North Dakota House passes bill to restrict Game and Fish Department's authority to prohibit baiting
BISMARCK – Chalk one up for proponents of baiting as a legal way to hunt deer and other big game in North Dakota. By a vote of 76-18, the North Dakota House on Tuesday evening approved HB 1151, a bill that restricts the North Dakota Game and Fish Department from prohibiting baiting as a way to mitigate the potential spread of chronic wasting disease. Authored by Rep. Paul Thomas, R-Velva, the… → Read More
Dokken: Uptick in Hungarian partridges is a real thing, at least for now, wildlife managers say
I first got wind of the partridge resurgence back in October, when a hunting buddy shot one while walking for sharptails during our annual grouse gathering at the getaway in northwest Minnesota. → Read More
Several North Dakota lakes face risk of winter fish die-offs, fisheries managers say
Fisheries chief Greg Power says there are at least 30 lakes of concern already, a number he expects will rise to 50 or more. → Read More
Wildlife faring OK so far this winter, but March can be a make or break month, managers say
Warmer temperatures in January and so far in February – this week’s midweek cold snap aside – have helped to ease the stress on deer. → Read More
Northwest Angle Edge Riders Snow Rally, Rydell Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl coming up on Outdoors Calendar
To get an event in the Outdoors Calendar, contact Brad Dokken at (701) 780-1148, (800) 477-6572 ext. 1148 or by email at bdokken@gfherald.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays. → Read More