Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Outdoor notes: *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 Oct. 2 deadline. Contact N.D. Game & Fish Dept. conservation biologist, Patrick Isakson, [email protected]) for details. *Remember to bring insect repellent when outdoors. *Blue-green algae advisory listed for Jamestown Reservoir and Spiritwood, Coal Mine, and Buffalo lakes. P...
Outdoor notes: *Resident deer applicants unsuccessful in the first lottery have until July 22 to apply for the second lottery for leftover licenses available in some units. Go to the N.D. Game & Fish Dept. website, (grf.nd.gov), for details and application. *Watchable Wildlife photo contest underway with Oct. 2 deadline. Contact N.D. Game & Fish Dept. conservation biologist, Patrick Isakson, [email protected] for details. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, July 7: 1,449.75 feet above mean sea level...
Outdoor notes: *Fireworks prohibited on all N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Wildlife Mgmt. Areas and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National. Wildlife Refuges and Waterfowl Production Areas. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 30: 1,449.33 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.42 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,843.29 MSL; 28,200 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *Devils Lake, Ed’s Bait Shop, Devils Lake: Try slip bobbers or trolling spinners a...
Outdoor notes: *The lowest three-quarters mile of Channel A as it enters Devils Lake is closed to boats and shore-fishing, the area by U.S. Hwy 2 and train bridges, due to road construction. *Remember to get current boat registrations, keep social distancing, and boating safety requirements for life jackets, etc. *State parks are open with camping reservations available online at (parkrec.nd.gov). Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 23: 1,449.39 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake ele...
Outdoor notes: *The lowest three-quarters mile of Channel A as it enters Devils Lake is closed to boats and shore-fishing, the area by U.S. Highway 2 and train bridges, due to road construction. *Remember to get current boat registrations, keep social distancing, and boating safety requirements for life jackets. *State parks are open with camping reservations available online at (parkrec.nd.gov). Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 16: 1,449.41 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elev...
Outdoor notes: *The lowest three-quarters mile of Channel A as it enters Devils Lake is closed to boats and shore-fishing, the area by U.S. Highway 2 and train bridges, due to road construction. *Remember to get current boat registrations, keep social distancing and boating safety requirements for life jackets, etc. *State parks are open with camping reservations available online at (parkrec.nd.gov). Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 9: 1,449.62 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake...
Outdoor notes: *The lowest three-quarters mile of Channel A as it enter Devils Lake is closed to boats and shore-fishing, the area by U.S. Highway 2 and train bridges, due to road construction. *Remember to get current boat registrations, keep social distancing, and boating safety requirements for life jackets, etc. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 1: 1,449.71 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.71 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,840.75 MSL; 28,300 cubic feet...
Outdoor notes: *The lowest three-quarters mile of Channel A at Devils Lake is closed to boats and shore-fishing due to road construction. *June 3: Deer gun and muzzleloader applications due. *June 6 and 7: Free fishing weekend. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 26: 1,449.83 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.64 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,840.56 MSL; 28,600 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game...
Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 18: 1,449.8 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.64 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,840.5 MSL; 28,600 cubic ft. per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *Devils Lake, Ed’s Bait Shop, Devils Lake: Warmer weather bringing anglers out with a nice mix of boat and shore activity. Water temperatures remain cool yet, though, with generally slow success yet. Work shallow, warm water along the west side, including Howard’s or Ne...
Outdoor notes: *Deer gun and muzzleloader applications now available on the N.D. Game and Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). Application deadline is June 3. *Go to the N.D. Parks & Recreation Dept. website, (parkrec.nd.gov) for updated information on state parks openings and regulations pending COVID-19 precautions. Day and annual passes available online. Please remember to implement social distancing. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Wildlife Mgmt. Areas also open to public use, although specific use...
Outdoor notes: *Remember that new boat registrations are now due and stickers need to be placed on the boat. *North Dakota state park facilities, including vault toilets, restrooms, and visitor centers, remain closed to public use, although hiking trails are open for day use only. Please remember to implement social distancing. Day and annual passes available through park self-registration or online (www.parkrec.nd.gov). *N.D. Game and Fish Dept. Wildlife Mgmt. Areas also open to public use,...
Outdoor notes: *North Dakota state park facilities, including vault toilets, restrooms, and visitor centers, remain closed to public use, although hiking trails are open for day use only. Please remember to implement social distancing. Day and annual passes available through park self-registration or online (www.parkrec.nd.gov). *N.D. Game and Fish Dept. Wildlife Mgmt. Areas also open to public use, although specific use regulations apply. Go to the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for inf...
Outdoor notes: *North Dakota state park facilities, including vault toilets, restrooms and visitor centers remain closed to public use. Hiking trails are open for day use only. Please remember to implement social distancing. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Wildlife Mgmt. Areas also open to public use, although specific use regulations apply. Go to the Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for information. *Check with other public land and recreation agencies, as well, regarding camping and public use...
Outdoor notes: *Practice social distancing when visiting bait shops and businesses when getting outdoors. *Ice conditions greatly deteriorating across North Dakota lakes. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. *North Dakota state park facilities, including vault toilets, restrooms, and visitor centers, remain closed to public use, although hiking trails are open. Please remember to implement social distancing. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Wildlife Mgmt. Areas also op...
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. *April 1: New fishing, trapping, and hunting licenses due. *April 11: Turkey season opens. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, March 23: 1,449.01 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.85 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,839.73 MSL; 23,000 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game...
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. *March 25: Elk, moose, and bighorn applications due. *April 1: Fishing, trapping, and hunting licenses due. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, March 17: 1,448.99 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.82 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,839.44 MSL; 23,100 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam dail...
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. *March 25: Moose, elk, and bighorn sheep applications due. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, March 10: 1,448.98 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.89 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,838.66 MSL; 22,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game wardens:...
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. *March 15: Permanent fish houses must be removed from all state waters. They can still be used but must be taken off daily. *March 15: Earth Day patch contest deadline. Contact N.D. Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for details. *March 15: Spring crow season opens. *March 19: Valley City Ducks Unlimited banquet, Valley City...
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. *March 15: Earth Day Patch contest deadline. Go to the N.D. Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for details. Tournaments: *March 7: Devils Lake. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Feb. 24: 1,448.98 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.91 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,837.96 MSL; 24,400 cubic feet per...
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. *Feb. 29: Minndak Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation banquet, Doubletree by Hilton, West Fargo, 4 p.m. Tournaments: *Feb. 22: Devils Lake, Alkaline Lake, Lake Audubon. *Feb. 29: Lake Josephine. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Feb. 18: 1,449 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.92 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation:...
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. *Feb. 22: Dakota Valley Fowlers Delta Waterfowl banquet, Valley City Eagles, 5 p.m. Tournaments: *Feb. 22: Alkaline Lake, Lake Audubon, Devils Lake. *Feb. 29: Lake Josephine. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation: 1,449 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.91 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,838.13 MSL; 24,700 cubic...
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. *Warm weather created water, slush and slush pockets on top of many lakes throughout the state. Anglers should check houses to make sure they don’t freeze in. *Feb. 12: Turkey applications due. Tournaments: *Feb. 15: Lake Ashtabula, Stump Lake. *Feb. 22: Devils Lake, Lake Audubon. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Feb. 4: 1,448.98 f...
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. *Feb. 12: Spring turkey applications due. Go online to the ND Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov). Tournaments: *Feb. 8: Lake Ashtabula, Frettim Lake, Sand Lake. *Feb. 8: Lake Sakakawea, Pick City. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Jan. 28: 1,448.97 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.91 MSL. *Lake...
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. *Feb. 6: Fargo Ducks Unlimited banquet, Speedway Event Center, West Fargo, 5:30 p.m. Tournaments: *Feb. 2: Larimore Dam. *Feb. 8: Lake Ashtabula; Frettim; Lake, Lake Sakakawea, Pick City. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Jan. 21: 1,449.02 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.91 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation:...
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. Tournaments: *Jan. 25 - 26: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Jan. 13: 1,448.94 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,448.84 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,839.02 MSL; 24,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game wardens: No rep...
