Public meeting for proposed fishing regulations changes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public meeting to solicit comments on a proposal to implement special fishing regulations on Inguadona and Rice lakes in northern Cass County. The DNR proposes to implement the following regulations on both lakes:
- a possession limit of five sunfish
- a possession limit of five crappie
The open house meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Longville Elementary School gymnasium from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on 7/29/2008 at 9:42 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
DNR aims for simpler deer hunting rules
As many of you may already know, the DNR is aiming for simpler deer hunting rules. Under the new licensing rules the number of zones will be reduced to two.
There are quite a few other changes to the rules.
What do you think of the changes?
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on 7/14/2008 at 9:29 AM | Comments (0) | Permalink
North Dakota trails recognized
North Dakota trails receive National Trail Designation
Three North Dakota trails were among 24 in 16 states designated as new National Recreation Trails by Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, coinciding with National Trails Day and marking the 40th anniversary of the National Trails System.
North Dakota's Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge segment of the Historic Fort Totten Trail, Scout's Trail and Sullys Hill Nature Trail were the Secretary of the Interior's selection for the National Recreation Trails, bringing the number of such trail designations in the state to 16.
The Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge segment of the Fort Totten Trail is located 26 miles north of Jamestown. It's a 9-mile back country trail providing enhanced wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities and allows for a variety of uses including hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Scout's Trail, located within Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, is a 4.6-mile multi-use trail that offers environmental education and interpretive opportunities on Native American culture. Scenic vistas and native prairie are an additional attraction to mountain bikers, hikers and anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
Sullys Hill Nature Trail, on Devils Lake's south shore, is a 1.5-mile loop trail located in one of only four units managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service managed to preserve bison. This scenic trail provides visitors the opportunity to observe a diverse sampling of native wildlife and a unique chance to walk through numerous ecosystems not usually found together in North Dakota.
For a complete listing of North Dakota National Recreation Trails, please visit http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/recreation/trails/national.htm.
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on 6/28/2008 at 6:24 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Leave fireworks at home
If you are thinking about a robust 4th of July celebration including fireworks, the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department would like to remind you that discharging fireworks on land owned or leased by them is illegal.
PIERRE, S.D. -- The upcoming Fourth of July holiday is always a busy time in South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas. As you celebrate, Game, Fish and Parks officials ask you to please leave your fireworks at home.
According to Doug Hofer, state parks director, campgrounds are traditionally very busy during the Fourth of July holiday, with both campers and those enjoying the park for the day.
"Combining fireworks and large numbers of people creates a dangerous situation," said Hofer. "We appreciate your help to keep the parks safe and fun this Fourth of July."
Discharging fireworks is prohibited on all lands owned or leased by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. The ban includes state parks, recreation areas, lakeside use areas, game production areas and nature areas. Discharging fireworks is also illegal within the exterior boundaries of the Black Hills forest fire protection district, national forests and national parks within South Dakota.
For more information on the South Dakota State Parks, visit www.SDparks.info or call (605) 773-3391.
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on 6/28/2008 at 6:17 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink
Bored after the 4th? Try this
In one of the more celebrated events in eastern North Dakota, the state's Parks and Recreation department is promoting Sodbuster Days at Ft. Ransom State Park. From the news release:
Experience a living history lesson as Fort Ransom State Park hosts the 25th Annual Sodbuster Days, July 12-13.
Discover horsepower didn't always mean the size of an engine; how really good a slice of homemade pie can be; spinning didn't involve riding a stationary bike for exercise; and life back on the farm wasn't just all hard work and no play.
For a quarter of a century Sodbuster Days has been giving participants a glimpse of how early North Dakota settlers lived. Over 20 demonstrations are put on Saturday and Sunday including horse powered fieldwork, pedal powered woodworking, butter churning, quilting, and blacksmithing. Events run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Sodbuster Days is made possible through the efforts of the Fort Ransom Sodbuster Association and North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department.
Live "old-time" music will fill the parks new music building all weekend with a jam session from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday. There is plenty of seating and even room to kick up your heels if the spirit moves you. The Fort Ransom Sodbuster Association is making sure the youngsters (preschool to 12 years of age) have plenty to keep them occupied with a full slate of "Kids Events" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Saturday features a pie auction at 5 p.m. with an "Old Fashioned Simply Country Dinner" at 6 p.m. Tickets for the meal are $8.50 or $4 for ages 6 through 12, while anyone under six is admitted free.
Kick Sunday off with breakfast being served from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Pastor Dave Carlson will officiate an interdenominational church service at 9 a.m. at the Farm Site. A parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. and those interested in entering are asked to contact (701) 642-2015. At 2 p.m. a turn of the century style show will take place at the Log Cabin.
Cost to attend Sodbuster Days is $5/person per day, with children 12 and under admitted free. The regular state park entrance fee will be waived for day use visitors. For those wishing to spend the weekend, the park offers camping with electrical hookups, showers, plenty of picnicking areas and canoe and kayak rentals. The park is located along the Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway, 35 miles south of Valley City, 18 miles northwest of Lisbon or two miles north of the town of Fort Ransom. For more information, call the park at (701) 973-4331.
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on 6/28/2008 at 6:07 PM | Comments (0) | Permalink