Butler: Breeding Ducks on Decline Could Spell Trouble for Hunting

Delta Waterfowl is a non-profit conservation organization focused on producing ducks and securing the future of waterfowl hunting. They pursue these initiatives through intensive management programs and conservation of breeding duck habitat. Science is at the core of all Delta does, and each year they share findings with members and the public. This year, some… Read More Butler: Breeding Ducks on Decline Could Spell Trouble for Hunting

Wait: North Dakota Waterfowl Survey Shows Decrease in Breeding Ducks, ‘Fair’ Wetland Conditions

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The number of breeding ducks that settled in North Dakota this spring declined 15%, according to the annual spring breeding waterfowl survey conducted by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Even so, the 2024 estimate of 2.9 million ducks ranks as the 30th highest tally in the 77 years the survey… Read More Wait: North Dakota Waterfowl Survey Shows Decrease in Breeding Ducks, ‘Fair’ Wetland Conditions

Brandon Butler: Delta Waterfowl and SCI Foundation Partner to Benefit Conservation

It’s been a decade since I heard Johnny Morris make a statement I’ll never forget. It was at a national deer symposium being held at Big Cedar Lodge, a Bass Pro Shops property in the Ozarks. This occurred before Bass Pro bought Cabela’s. As Johnny took the stage to deliver an address to the entire… Read More Brandon Butler: Delta Waterfowl and SCI Foundation Partner to Benefit Conservation

SJR | Week 575: Hunting PLOTS Land in North Dakota and Chat GPT Decoy Advice

On this week’s show, we head over to North Dakota to learn more about private land hunting access programs. Kevin Kading from North Dakota Game and Fish joins the show to give us a rundown on the PLOTS program. He tells us about how grazing and haying works there, how land enters the PLOTS program… Read More SJR | Week 575: Hunting PLOTS Land in North Dakota and Chat GPT Decoy Advice

NWTF receives $200,000 from the Outdoor Heritage Fund in North Dakota

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — On June 29, the North Dakota Industrial Commission approved more than $6.3 million from the Outdoor Heritage Fund and Renewable Energy Program matching grants, including a $200,000 grant to the National Wild Turkey Federation for wildlife habitat enhancements. “The funding from Outdoor Heritage Fund will result in more conservation implemented on the… Read More NWTF receives $200,000 from the Outdoor Heritage Fund in North Dakota

North Dakota Waterfowl Survey Shows Wet Conditions, Slight Increase in Breeding Ducks

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Extreme snowfall last winter across central and eastern North Dakota has set up the state for good duck production this spring. Results from North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual breeding waterfowl and wetland survey reveal good to excellent conditions for breeding ducks. “We had a lot of snow last winter… Read More North Dakota Waterfowl Survey Shows Wet Conditions, Slight Increase in Breeding Ducks

Why Do Anglers Want Rules Changed in North Dakota?

North Dakota fishing tournament changes. Geremy Olson shares his perspective on why he’s fighting for a change, even though he’s not a hardcore tournament angler. The crew also talks about changes to Manitoba waterfowl hunting, some potential gun law changes in Minnesota and more. Joe Henry also joins to remind us that ice fishing is… Read More Why Do Anglers Want Rules Changed in North Dakota?