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  • Dakota Recreation Report: July 12, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Jul 12, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *July 14: Leftover deer gun license application deadline. Go to the N.D. Game and Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for details and application. *N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality blue-green algae advisories for Jamestown Reservoir and Antelope, Buffalo, and Coal Mine lakes. *Do not release any fish caught from water 25 feet and deeper, because their swim bladder likely won’t allow them to survive when coming up from deep water. *Watchable Wildlife photo contest underway with O...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: July 5, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Jul 5, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Fireworks not allowed on N.D. Game and Fish Dept. Wildlife Mgmt. Areas or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges or Waterfowl Production Areas. *Check local fire restrictions when camping, etc. *Leave baby wildlife alone, especially fawns because their mothers are likely nearby. *July 14: Leftover deer gun license application deadline. Go to the N.D. Game and Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for details and application. Tournaments: *July 10: Devils Lake,...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: June 28, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Jun 28, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Fireworks are not allowed on N.D. Game and Fish Dept. Wildlife Mgmt. Areas or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges or Waterfowl Production Areas. *Check local fire restrictions when camping, etc. *Leave baby wildlife alone, especially fawns because their mothers are likely nearby. Tournaments: *July 10: Devils Lake. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 22: 1,447.95 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,447.99 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: June 21, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Jun 21, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Check local fire restrictions when camping, etc. *Leave baby wildlife alone, especially fawns because their mothers are likely nearby. Tournaments: *June 18: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park. *June 19: Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson Sate Park; Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay. *June 20: Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park. *June 26: Red River, Grand Forks. *June 25 & 26: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 15: 1,448.08 feet above mean...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: June 14, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Jun 14, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Check local fire restrictions when camping, etc. Tournaments: *June 18: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park. *June 19: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay, Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park. *June 20: Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park. *June 25 & 26: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park. *June 26: Red River, Grand Forks. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 8: 1,448.12 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.06 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation:...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: June 7, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Jun 7, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Check local fire restrictions when camping, etc. despite late May rains. Tournaments: *June 12: Devils Lake, Spirit Lake Casino; Devils Lake, Woodland Resort. *June 12 and 13: Lake Ashtabula, Ashtabula Crossing. *June 18: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park. *June 19: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay; Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park. *June 20: Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 1: 1,448.2 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 31, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|May 31, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *June 2: Deer gun and muzzleloader applications due. *June 5: National Trails Day. *June 5 & 6: Free fishing weekend. Tournaments: *June 5: Devils Lake, East Bay; Missouri River tailrace. *June 12: Devils Lake, Spirit Lake Casino; Devils Lake, Woodland Resort. *June 12 & 13; Lake Ashtabula, Ashtabula Crossing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 25: 1,448.29 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.2 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,834.69 MSL; 22,000 cubic...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 24, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|May 24, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Check local fire restrictions for campfires when camping. *Deer gun and muzzleloader applications now available. Go to the N.D. Game and Fish Department website, (gf.nd.gov) to apply. *June 2: Deer gun and muzzleloader applications due. *June 5 & 6: Free fishing weekend. Tournaments: *June 5: Devils Lake, East Bay; Missouri River tailrace. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 18: 1,448.21 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.2 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 17, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|May 17, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Deer gun and muzzleloader applications now available on the N.D. Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). Applications are due June 2. *Paddlefish snagging season now closed. Tournaments: *May 22: Spiritwood Lake. *May 23: Lake Ashtabula, Ashtabula Crossing; Lake Audubon, Totten Trail. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 11: 1,448.29 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,224.24 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,834.75 MSL; 21,600 cubic feet per second average...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 10, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|May 10, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Deer gun lottery license applications now available on the N.D. Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). *May 10: Spring light goose conservation order closes. *May 16: Spring turkey season closes. Tournaments: *May 15: Devils Lake. *May 22: Spiritwood Lake. *May 23: Lake Ashtabula, Ashtabula Crossing; Lake Audubon, Totten Trail. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 4: 1,448.41 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.32 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation:...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: May 3, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|May 3, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Paddlefish season now open. Go to the N.D. Game & Fish Dept. website for open areas, license, and other information. Tournaments: *May 15: Devils Lake Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 27: 1,448.41 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.35 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,835.57 MSL; 22,000 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game wardens: East end of Lake Sakakawea fair for walleye but...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: April 26, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Apr 26, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *April 27: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory board meeting, Devils Lake Elks Club, Devils Lake, 7 p.m. *April 27: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory board meeting, Pekin Rod & Gun Club, Pekin, 7 p.m. *May 1: Paddlefish season opens. Go to the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for details on open areas and harvest, and snag-and-release days. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 20: 1,448.51 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.43 MSL. *Lake...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: April 19, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Apr 19, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *April 27: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory board meeting, Devils Lake Elks Club, Devils Lake, 7 p.m. *April 27: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory board meeting, Pekin Rod & Gun Club, Pekin, 7 p.m. *May 1: Paddlefish season opens. Go to the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for details on open areas, and harvest and snag-and-release days. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 13: 1,448.56 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.45 MSL. *Lake...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: April 12, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Apr 12, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *New 2021 fishing, hunting and trapping licenses now needed. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 6: 1,448.52 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.4 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,836.62 MSL; 21,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game wardens: No east-central area lake reports. Most lakes south of U.S. Highway 2 in central North Dakota have open water with some activity, but limited...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: April 5, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Apr 5, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *New 2021 fishing and trapping licenses now needed. *Spring turkey hunters need new 2021 hunting licenses prior to receiving their turkey license and tag. *April 8: Valley City Ducks Unlimited raffle & game night, Valley City Eagles, 5:30 p.m. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, March 30: 1,448.64 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.43 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,837.88 MSL; 18,300 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases....

  • Dakota Recreation Report: March 29, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Mar 29, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *April 1: New hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses needed for the 2021 season. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, March 23: 1,448.57 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.44 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,836.99 MSL; 18,300 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game wardens: Anglers advised to stay off area lakes with slushy and open water conditions in many areas. *Devils Lake, Ed’s Bait Shop, D...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: March 22, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Mar 22, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Use extreme caution with deteriorating shorelines and ice conditions, especially around areas with flowing water, bridges, and culverts. *March 24: Elk, moose, and bighorn sheep applications due. *April 1: New hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses needed for the 2021 season. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, March 16: 1,448.55 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.43 feet above MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,836.8 feet above MSL; 18,700 cubic feet per...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: March 15, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Mar 15, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Statewide ice conditions are rapidly deteriorating and anglers need to exercise extreme caution if considering venturing out. *March 15: Deadline for removing permanent and darkhouse ice-fishing houses. *March 15: Leftover spring turkey licenses available on first-come, first-served basis, also on the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). *March 16: New hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses available. *March 24: Elk, moose, and bighorn sheep applications due. Fishing:...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: March 8, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Mar 8, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Beware of deteriorating ice conditions, water around ice houses, slushy shorelines, and open water around culverts and vegetation with warmer weather. *Elk, moose, and bighorn sheep applications now available on the N.D. Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). *New hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses available after March 15. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Earth Day patch contest entry deadline March 15. Information available on the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). *March...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: March 1, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Mar 1, 2021

    Outdoor notes (check with organizers for event updates): *New hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses available after March 15. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Earth Day patch contest entry deadline March 15. Information available on the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). *March 6: Lonetree Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation banquet, Harvey Eagles, 5 p.m. Tournaments (check with organizers for event updates): *March 6: Devils Lake, Minnewaukan Flats. *March 13: Big Mallard Marsh. Fishing: *Devils Lake...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: Feb. 22, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Feb 22, 2021

    Outdoor notes: Please check with event organizers with any COVID-19 concerns. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Earth Day patch contest entry deadline March 15. Information available on the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). *Feb. 27: Dakota Valley Fowlers Delta Waterfowl banquet, Valley City Eagles, 5 p.m. Tournaments: *Feb. 27: Alkaline & Fresh lakes. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Feb. 16: 1,448.5 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.46 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation:...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: February 15, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Feb 15, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Earth Day patch contest entry deadline March 15. Information available on the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). Tournaments (check with sponsors for updates): *Feb. 20: Jamestown Reservoir, Pelican Point. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Feb. 9: 1,448.55 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.46 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,837.99 MSL; 21,400 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game &...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: February 8, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Feb 8, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Feb. 10: Spring turkey applications due. Information and applications available on the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Earth Day patch contest entry deadline March 15. Information available on the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). Tournaments (check with sponsors for updates): *Feb. 13: Lake Williams. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Feb. 2: 1,448.52 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.47 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevati...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: February 1, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Feb 1, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *Feb. 10: Spring turkey applications due. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Jan. 26: 1,448.52 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,447.47 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,838.53 MSL; 16,300 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. g...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: January 25, 2021

    Patricia Stockdill|Jan 25, 2021

    Outdoor notes: *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. Tournaments (check with event organizers for scheduling updates): *Jan. 30: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Jan. 19: 1,448.53 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.57 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,838.8 MSL; 16,500 cubic feet per second average (...

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