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DOUG LEIER
NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYOND May Highlights Safe Boating
A public awareness campaign held annually in May emphasizes the need for boaters to wears life jackets. Nancy Boldt, boat and water safety coordinator for the North Dakota Game and Fish Depar...
Posted on 5/22/13 at 9:18 AM
DOUG LEIER: Looking back on the 2013 N.D. legislative session
License fee increase, changes in gratis eligibility among key measures lawmakers passed
By Doug Leier , May 19, 2013
DOUG LEIER: Fisheries, like buffet lines, are all different
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 12, 2013
DOUG LEIER: Hunting, fishing mean big bucks for state economy
Few in the Midwest will question the role of hunting, fishing and trapping when it comes to quality of life. At the same time, most of us are well aware that the money we spend on licenses and other fees directly benefits our activities.
By Doug Leier , April 13, 2013
Leier: Examining the bills that impact outdoors
Fargo - The legislative process in North Dakota only takes place every two years. With that in mind, all hunters, anglers, trappers and anyone else who spends time outdoors has an opportunity to engage in the process now, rather than later this year after bills become law and changes in how you spend time outdoors are already implemented.
By Doug Leier , February 19, 2013
DOUG LEIER: Late winter can offer best ice fishing of the season
As February passes the halfway mark, you’ve noticed the days, both in front and in back, are adding sunlight, and the balance of winter has begun to shift toward spring.
By Doug Leier , February 17, 2013
DOUG LEIER: Get involved and stay active in local fish, wildlife clubs
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 10, 2013
Leier: Keep animals in mind when enjoying outdoors
Fargo - Many animals have adaptations that help them get through winter, but in some years even those natural defenses are not a sure hedge against death.
By Doug Leier , January 08, 2013
Leier: The right first step is key in becoming a game warden
Fargo - It’s been a long time since I began my career with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department as a district game warden in January 1996. I’ll say it feels like yesterday and 17 years ago in the same assessment.
By Doug Leier , January 01, 2013
Leier: 2013 is a critical year for wildlife in North Dakota
Fargo - When it comes to looking ahead at how 2013 will shake out for hunting and angling, I can’t help but see a mixed bag of prospects.
By Doug Leier , December 25, 2012
Leier: 2012 will be remembered for unusual conditions
Fargo - As the inevitable change of calendars from 2012 to 2013 is upon us, I will end the year in traditional fashion with a look back at the past 12 months from an outdoors perspective.
By Doug Leier , December 18, 2012
DOUG LEIER: Definition of success varies among hunters and anglers
Quality and success are two of the more difficult terms that confront fisheries and wildlife managers. In fact, many hunters and anglers probably would nod in agreement that defining quality and success is about as easy as explaining a “normal” weather pattern.
By Doug Leier , December 02, 2012
Leier: Each Hunter defines success differently
Fargo - Quality and success are two of the more difficult terms with which fisheries and wildlife managers struggle. In fact, many hunters and anglers would probably nod in agreement that defining quality and success is about as easy as explaining a normal weather pattern.
By Doug Leier , November 27, 2012
Leier: Some prefer later-season pheasant hunting
Fargo - For those of us who like to spend as much time as possible on the outside of the window, October is a sort of early Christmas present.
By Doug Leier , November 20, 2012
Leier: The number of people enjoying the outdoors is on the rise
Fargo - 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 06, 2012
Leier: The need to report poaching violations hasn't changed
Fargo - I’m not certain of the exact date, but I remember my first observation of a hunting violation like it was yesterday.
By Doug Leier , October 23, 2012
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