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		<title>NDTRAX 2011 Gets Even Better</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[NDTRAX 2011. It keeps getting better! Kirsch’s Outdoor Products is announcing the immediate release of additional options to the TRAX family of products. TRAX maps continue to evolve making it the most complete line of GPS solutions available empowering sportsmen and women with their outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and traveling. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>NDTRAX 2011. It keeps getting better!</em></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/index.html">Kirsch’s Outdoor Products</a> is announcing the immediate release of additional options to the <a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/html/ndtrax.html">TRAX</a> family of products. TRAX maps continue to evolve making it the most complete line of GPS solutions available empowering sportsmen and women with their outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, camping, and traveling. In addition to the TRAX map solutions already in place, three additional options were added in 2011 including <a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/html/trax_.html">TRAX+</a>, <a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/html/traxwest.html">TRAXWest</a>, and <a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/html/androidr.html">TRAX – Android</a>.</p>
<p><strong><a rel="attachment wp-att-3345" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/ndtrax-2011.php/ndtrax1"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3345" title="ndtrax1" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ndtrax1-300x215.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="215" /></a><a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/html/trax_.html">TRAX+</a></strong><strong> </strong>adds a 24K topography (Topo) layer to the already popular Garmin TRAX maps. Topo data also known as elevation contours can be an extremely useful tool for outdoor activities. However, when combining elevation lines in addition to all other elements within a TRAX map, it can make for difficult viewing especially for some of the smaller Garmin GPS screens. One of the many key features of a TRAX map on a Garmin GPS is the ability to turn off and on different layers or sub-maps. The Topo layer is added as another sub-map and can be turned off and on along with other key layers such as land, roads, trails, section lines, etc. This allows the user the ability to create a custom map.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3346" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/ndtrax-2011.php/ndtrax2-2"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3346" title="ndtrax2" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ndtrax2-300x211.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="211" /></a><a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/html/traxwest.htmll"><strong>TRAXWest</strong> and <strong>TRAXWest+</strong></a> have been added to the Garmin family of TRAX GPS maps. TRAXWest is designed for the sportsman or woman who covers multiple states. It currently combines 10 states that many sportsmen have been asking for including MN, ND, MT, ID, WY, CO, UT, NV, UT, and NM.</p>
<p>The attraction to the TRAXWest and TRAXWest+ products is simple:  price. Korey Kirschenmann, owner of Kirsch’s Outdoor Products elaborates, “It became clear users of custom GPS maps need affordable solutions and TRAXWest products offer just that.” The maps are an incredible value for the person who hunts more than two states not to mention the convenience of having only one map card to contend with. The retail price for TRAXWest is $199.99 and TRAXWest+ (topo) is $249.99</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3347" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/ndtrax-2011.php/ndtrax3"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3347" title="ndtrax3" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ndtrax3-179x300.jpg" alt="" width="179" height="300" /></a>Smartphone usage has exploded beyond everyone&#8217;s expectations. Many phones are able to tap into GPS navigation base maps, but they lack the detailed information needed for outdoor activities such as public lands, section lines, trails, water, lake contours and more. Therefore, Kirsch’s Outdoor Products is proud to unveil TRAX maps for Android smartphones. As many probably understand, smartphones are as smart as their cellular service and without location lock or cellular reception can struggle to provide quality mapping. Luckily, Android devices were included to the list of TRAX compatible products because Androids with operating system 1.6 and higher include an internal GPS and slot for a MicroSD card.  “</p>
<p>Since the phone has a built in GPS and a place for a local map, the GPS device can function in areas where there is no cellular service,” said Kirschenmann.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/html/androidr.html"><strong>TRAX – Android</strong></a> solution requires a GPS application called Navitel Navigator to be downloaded from the Android Marketplace and the TRAX – Android  microSD card includes the map and a license key to utilize this application.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/html/ndtrax.html"><strong>NDTRAX 2011</strong></a><strong> </strong>raised the bar on the already incredible map series available since 2009. The 2011 version includes private land ownership data for 5 counties, additional lake contours, updated public and PLOTS land, and more. “We are doing all we can to keep the update prices as low as possible. There was no increase to update fees for 2011 staying at the low price of $20” said Korey.</p>
<p>To update, insert your memory card into the plastic memory card holder and place in a bubble mailer and send to Kirsch’s Outdoor Products, 7915 Aquarius Drive, Fargo, ND 58104. Please include your return address and payment of $20 with the product. Payment options include check, website, or credit card via phone (701) 261-9017.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/index.html">Kirsch’s Outdoor Products</a> based in Fargo, ND has been creating GPS maps and related products since 2001.  More information and/or purchasing information about these great products visit Kirsch’s Outdoor Products web site (<a href="http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/">http://www.koutdoorproducts.com</a>).</p>

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		<title>ND Fishing Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Doug Leier Questions tend to flow with the seasons and while hunting is starting to gain ground, fishing continues to lead my list of phone, email and random inquiries. Here’s a sample of some the North Dakota Game and Fish Department typically receives, with answers from the Game and Fish website at gf.nd.gov. Why [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Doug Leier</p>
<p>Questions tend to flow with the seasons and while hunting is starting to gain ground, fishing continues to lead my list of phone, email and random inquiries. Here’s a sample of some the North Dakota Game and Fish Department typically receives, with answers from the Game and Fish website at gf.nd.gov.</p>
<p><strong>Why can’t I release fish held in a livewell at the end of a fishing outing?</strong></p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3270" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/nd-fishing-questions.php/nd-fishing-questions"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3270" title="nd-fishing-questions" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/nd-fishing-questions-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a>If allowed, fish that were stressed (e.g. on stringers, possibly not in a functional live well, etc.) would experience delayed mortality after being released. The fish may swim away but may not be healthy and eventually die. Further, if the release of a fish (or two) at the end of the day was allowed, it could possibly lead to high-grading or culling.</p>
<p>High grading is the practice of selectively harvesting fish – catching a fish, reducing it to creel (e.g. in a livewell), and then later releasing the fish after catching additional fish of a more preferable size. High grading is and has been against the law for at least the past 60 years in North Dakota. Allowing for some release of fish after being reduced to creel, would at the very least, complicate enforcement and at its worse, greatly confound overall fishing regulations.</p>
<p><strong>After filleting a fish in a boat or on shore, why can’t I throw a fish carcass back into the water body from which it was caught?</strong></p>
<p>It is illegal to litter due to sanitation and aesthetic concerns. Not all parts of the fish sink, and body parts may wash up on a shoreline. If everyone chose to throw carcasses into the water, areas around ramps and popular shore-fishing spots could become a big mess.</p>
<p><strong>Why can’t we “party” fish?</strong></p>
<p>Each individual should have their own opportunity to experience and enjoy the outdoors … and catch and harvest their own fish. There are always concerns that less experienced anglers, especially youth, are taken on fishing trips so older anglers can catch and keep additional limits … and thus ruin the enjoyment of fishing for those who aren’t allowed to catch their own fish</p>
<p>Also, North Dakota fishing regulations are based on past and present fishing experiences and success rates. If regulations allowed for party fishing, overall limits might need to be reduced.</p>
<p><strong>How do I properly transport cleaned fish? Do these same regulations apply after I get the fish home, and later transport them to another location for consumption or to give away?</strong></p>
<p>The current regulation regarding transportation of cleaned fish reads, “The packaging of fish away from one’s permanent residence must be done in such a manner that the number of fish in each package may be easily determined.”</p>
<p>This applies whether the fillets are fresh or frozen and does not change after the fish reach a permanent residence and are later transported to another location. Laying out individual fillets (versus stacking or clumping) before freezing is highly recommended. Remember, at no time may a person transport more than his or her possession limit.</p>
<p>Fish that are given away must still be packaged in a manner that the number can be easily determined and must include the name of the person gifting the fish, fishing license number, phone number, date, and species and number of fish given away.</p>
<p><strong>Can I bring nightcrawlers, wax worms or leeches from another state into North Dakota?</strong></p>
<p>Terrestrial bait such as night crawlers and wax worms can be legally transported into North Dakota. However, that is not the case for aquatic bait such as leeches (and minnows). Regulations specify “no live aquatic organisms may be imported into the state by anglers.”</p>
<p>Leier is a biologist with the Game and Fish Department. He can be reached by email:dleier@nd.gov</p>

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		<title>Right Under My Nose</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Nick Simonson When you stand the world on its head, or do your best to stand on yours, the perspective of how and what things are gets turned upside down and undoubtedly provides a new view of what were once familiar surroundings.  Last week, as I made the move from the house my wife [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Nick Simonson</p>
<p>When you stand the world on its head, or do your best to stand on yours, the perspective of how and what things are gets turned upside down and undoubtedly provides a new view of what were once familiar surroundings.  Last week, as I made the move from the house my wife and I had rented in the middle of town to a new place about a mile away and near the edge of the city, my world and the way I viewed it were inverted.  With the boxes that went back and forth from the rental to our new place, and the blur of a two-day trip to L.A. in the middle of it all, I barely had time to catch my breath and take stock of my world.    But when I did, I began to notice those things, which despite multiple walk-throughs of the property and my time living in the area, I hadn’t seen before.<br />
<a rel="attachment wp-att-3264" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/right-under-my-nose.php/mulb"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3264" title="mulb" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/mulb-300x206.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="206" /></a>While mowing lawn for the first time in five years, I buzzed around the trees in the backyard where my yellow lab Gunnar will spend his retirement years policing the squirrels, birds and rabbits that venture too close to the garden, when not on fall hunting duty.  As I did, I identified the various species of trees – elm, silver maple, catalpa and WHAP!<br />
Ducking a bit too late, I rubbed my lip and the side of my face and glanced at my hand.  A deep purple liquid instantly stained my fingers like an ink blotter.  I rubbed my cheek and the purple lightened.  I gingerly stuck my tongue out and tasted the juice, wondering what it could be and how long I might have to live after my taste-test.<br />
The smooth, mellow sweetness of the purple juice was akin to that of a blackberry, but even my limited horticultural knowledge reminded me that blackberries grew on small bushes, not trees.  I glanced up at the branches and saw hundreds of white, red and deep purple berries like beacons in the sun.  A quick Google search on my phone led me to their proper identification as mulberries – along with recipes for syrups, jams, jellies, salsas, and with the recommendation of a friend a few hours later, a smoky-sweet mulberry-chipotle barbecue sauce.  There were thousands of the ripe purple berries, and twice as many unripe white and red ones.  When I finished mowing I set to work on reaping a new and unexpected benefit of being a home owner once again, enjoying the pleasant surprise with a dish of ice cream.<br />
The next morning, while walking Gunnar on the multipurpose trail on the edge of town, which traced the flow of a small diversion channel until it rejoined the river, I saw a man casting into the ripples at the junction.  I had only fished the river far upstream, where trout were stocked each year, never angling in the muddy whirl of farm runoff and city rain water that it became when it ran through town.  As I walked back to the junction where the man was fishing, my curiosity got the best of me.  I veered off the path and introduced myself to the angler, and asked him if he had any luck.<br />
“Right after you walked by the first time, I landed the biggest northern of my life,” he said, flipping his cell phone open and showing me a picture of the fish next to his rod on the muddy shoreline.</p>
<p>He then related that as he attempted to unhook the pike of over 35 inches, it thrashed wildly, breaking his line and quickly finding its way back into the flow which was no wider than spitting distance.  In disbelief, I congratulated him on a nice pike for just about anywhere and asked about the species he had caught.<br />
“I’m just visiting, but my brother catches mostly walleyes and pike here and at the bridge they’re working on upstream, and does the best just after opener,” he related, “but he caught a nine-pound-nine-ounce ‘eye on Thursday night…so that’s why I’m here,” he continued with a chuckle.<br />
Amazed by his fish and his report, and more astounded that I had never wet a line in this portion of the small river, I walked back home with Gunnar, ready to grab my rod and hit the flow in the near future, even if it was just for a warm late summer evening casting after what seemed like improbable fish in the river one could nearly jump across in spots.<br />
Between the two events of finding a bevy of berries in the backyard, and the potential for trophy fish on a tiny trickle just a block away I was reminded of something that only my world being turned upside down and a change in surroundings could provide.  And that is opportunities to learn, enjoy and explore are never very far away and are often right under my nose…in our outdoors.</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[Now you can prove the big one didn’t get away! The new SNAP SHOT RULER easily attaches to any fishing line, grip, or scale and measures fish length vertically so there is less handling of your prized catch. Accurate and photo friendly, this innovative ruler is great for anything from catch and release measurements to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now you can prove the big one didn’t get away!</p>
<p>The new <strong>SNAP SHOT RULER</strong> easily attaches to any fishing line, grip, or scale and measures fish length vertically so there is less handling of your prized catch.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3213" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/snap-shot-ruler-review.php/olympus-digital-camera"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3213" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kayak-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>Accurate and photo friendly, this innovative ruler is great for anything from catch and release measurements to taking those perfect trophy pictures and bragging to friends and family.  Extremely durable yet small enough to fit in your tackle box or even your pocket, it measures 40” long for all your fresh and saltwater needs.  Take it on your next fishing trip and when you get home you won’t have to defend your fish story as the proof will be in the photos!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">For more information visit <a href="http://www.snapshotruler.com/">WWW.SNAPSHOTRULER.COM</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Doug Leier Most of us who spend time outdoors occasionally wind up in a spot that makes us think we are the only human to have ever stood or floated in that exact location. Realistically, at least in this part of the world, that’s probably not true. If the natural setting is not altered, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Doug Leier</p>
<p>Most of us who spend time outdoors occasionally wind up in a spot that makes us think we are the only human to have ever stood or floated in that exact location.</p>
<p>Realistically, at least in this part of the world, that’s probably not true. If the natural setting is not altered, however, future visitors may experience a similar emotional connection to that same spot.</p>
<p>On the other hand, a careless discarding of a candy wrapper, beverage container or cigarette butt has a way of mentally eroding our vision of a seemingly less-traveled landscape</p>
<div id="attachment_3197" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 224px"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3197" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/littering-problems.php/littering-problems"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3197" title="littering-problems" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/littering-problems-214x300.jpg" alt="littering problems" width="214" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Help Control Littering Problems</p></div>
<p>The message about leaving the outdoors in better shape than you found it is a common theme spanning decades of outdoor recreation. It doesn’t matter if the landscape is Mount McKinley, a badlands wooded draw or a favorite shoreline fishing area.</p>
<p>Yet it seems we can never have enough reminders to pack out what you pack in, and while you’re at it, if you see a discarded beverage container or paper product left by someone before you, pack that out too.</p>
<p>That same philosophy should also apply when you leave a public recreation area that provides trash disposal. Be prepared to take your own garbage with you, rather than leave it sit on the ground next to a trash containers after they become full. Not only is piled-up trash unsightly, if bags are not properly tied a strong wind can dislodge the contents and blow paper and plastic around the countryside.</p>
<p>Because the trash cans are full is no excuse to litter. Take your trash home with you and keep your end of the bargain to make the area a little better than you found it for the next visitors.</p>
<p>I’ve even seen worn tires, old mattresses and kitchen appliances dumped on public use areas. Illegal dumping is costly to clean up and takes a toll on the environment. It tarnishes the beauty of the land, and can also pollute ground and surface water and injure wildlife. We’ve all seen pictures of birds entangled in fishing line or plastic can wraps.</p>
<p><strong>Nationwide Littering Statistics</strong></p>
<p>The Keep North Dakota Clean website (<a href="http://www.keepndclean.org/">www.keepndclean.org</a>) provides the following statistics regarding litter:</p>
<p>• Approximately $11.5 billion is paid per year in direct costs to control litter. These costs include cleanup and prevention programs which are covered largely by businesses and taxpayers.</p>
<p>• There are, on average, 6,729 pieces of litter per mile.</p>
<p>• Cigarette butts comprise 38 percent of all items littered.</p>
<p>• Most littering (81 percent of observed behaviors) was committed “with intent” by the individual.</p>
<p>• People are 15 percent more likely to litter when there is already existing litter.</p>
<p>• Individuals over the age of 30 are less likely to litter than younger individuals.</p>
<p>Remember, if we all do our part, much of our countryside could give us the sense that no one else had passed that way before.</p>
<p>Leier is a biologist with the Game &amp; Fish Department. He can be reached by email:dleier@nd.gov</p>

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		<title>Drayton Catfishing Tourney</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[_____________________________________________ September 17th, 2011 Rod &#38; Reel Rally Catfishing Tournament Hastings Landing Recreation Area Downtown Drayton, North Dakota 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Cash prizes and a special $30,000 bonus for breaking the ND channel catfish record The Red River of the North’s only WHOPPER catfishing tournament Call 701-454-6184 or 701-454-FISH Go to www.draytonnd.com Email [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>September 17th, 2011</strong></p>
<p><strong>Rod &amp; Reel Rally Catfishing Tournament</strong></p>
<p>Hastings Landing Recreation Area</p>
<p>Downtown Drayton, North Dakota</p>
<p>12:00 pm – 6:00 pm</p>
<p>Cash prizes and a special $30,000 bonus for breaking the ND channel catfish record</p>
<p>The Red River of the North’s only WHOPPER catfishing tournament</p>
<p>Call 701-454-6184 or 701-454-FISH</p>
<p>Go to <a href="http://www.draytonnd.com/">www.draytonnd.com</a></p>
<p>Email <a href="mailto:chamber@draytonND.com">chamber@draytonND.com</a></p>
<p>Link to tournament page:  <a href="http://www.draytonnd.com/AnnualEvents/RodReelRally/tabid/774/Default.aspx">http://www.draytonnd.com/AnnualEvents/RodReelRally/tabid/774/Default.aspx</a></p>
<p>Link to Drayton Riverfest page:  <a href="http://www.draytonnd.com/AnnualEvents/DraytonRiverfest/tabid/775/Default.aspx">http://www.draytonnd.com/AnnualEvents/DraytonRiverfest/tabid/775/Default.aspx</a></p>
<p>Link to Drayton fishing page (if you want a link for last paragraph):</p>
<p><a href="http://www.draytonnd.com/Recreation/ThingstoDoinDrayton/Fishing/tabid/780/Default.aspx">http://www.draytonnd.com/Recreation/ThingstoDoinDrayton/Fishing/tabid/780/Default.aspx</a></p>
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<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3193" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/drayton-catfishing-tourney.php/catfishing-tourney"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3193" title="catfishing-tourney" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/catfishing-tourney-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Drayton&#8217;s 11th annual <strong>Rod &amp; Reel Rally Catfishing Tournament</strong> is coming up Saturday September 17th, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Hastings Landing Recreation Area in Drayton, North Dakota.</p>
<p>The <strong>Red River of the North’s only WHOPPER catfishing tournament</strong> promises to be the best yet with cash prizes to be paid for the six largest catfish and largest slot catfish, plus a special $30,000 cash prize to be awarded to the angler who ends the tournament holding a new North Dakota record channel catfish.</p>
<p>We’ll run a maximum of 60 boats.  There must be at least 2 paid entries per boat, but each boat may carry as many entrants as it can legally hold.  Early entry fee is $40 if postmarked by June 15.  Regular entry fee is $50.  Entry forms are available at Drayton’s Red River Resort and Bait 701-454-6184 and at KXPO Radio 1340 AM in Grafton, ND (352-0431).  Entry forms may also be downloaded at <a href="http://www.draytonnd.com/">www.draytonnd.com</a>. For information and fishing conditions, please call the resort, or the Chamber line at 701-454-FISH, or email <a href="mailto:chamber@draytonND.com">chamber@draytonND.com</a>.</p>
<p>Stay and enjoy the weekend’s other <strong>Drayton Riverfest</strong> events too:  street dance, parade, Supper at the Soddy, kids games and activities, Fireworks Extravaganza, and much more!</p>
<p>Sponsored by Drayton Community Chamber of Commerce and KXPO Radio 1340 AM.</p>
<p><strong><em>If you haven’t fished the Red River at Drayton lately, come check us out!  We have a large concrete parking and loading area, new concrete riverbank walk, and a paved drive leading all the way up to street level.  Fishermen will enjoy our fishing and boat docks and our brand new fish cleaning station with disposer and running water. </em></strong></p>

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		<description><![CDATA[By Doug Leier Many anglers and recreational boaters enjoy reading through information and testimonials on the latest electronics and power options for a boat or personal watercraft. It’s a good thing to invest time into finding out ways to more efficiently use every last second of fun outdoors. While honestly no one would expect the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Doug Leier</p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Many anglers and recreational boaters enjoy reading through information and testimonials on the latest electronics and power options for a boat or personal watercraft.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It’s a good thing to invest time into finding out ways to more efficiently use every last second of fun outdoors. While honestly no one would expect the same level of enthusiasm regarding information on boating regulations, on-the-water safety is no less important – actually it’s probably more important – than a well-researched purchase.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3171" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/boating-safety.php/boats"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3171" title="boats" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/boats-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>There is no lasting satisfaction from a stringer of plump walleyes or a sunset cruise on calm waters if you’re involved in an accident. Knowing the rules for safe operation helps avoid accidents in the first place, and providing for safety of passengers can reduce injury if an accident does occur.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Failure to provide enough life jackets is the number one boating violation in North Dakota. As are reminder, operators of watercraft of less than 27 feet in length are responsible for having a Coast Guard approvde legal personal floatation device on board for every passenger.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">North Dakota law also requires that all children ages 10 and younger must wear a PFD personal flotation device while in boats of less than 27 feet in length. The law also requires all personal watercraft users to wear a life jacket, as well as anyone towed on skis, tubes, boards or other similar devices.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Failure to wear a PFD is the main reason people lose their lives in boating accidents. The National Safe Boating Council warns boaters that most drowning victims had a life jacket available, but were not wearing it when they entered the water.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you don’t believe the importance of wearing a PFD, as opposed to thinking you’ll grab one and put it on if your boat capsizes, try putting one on while treading water.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Anglers should opt for a PFD that is comfortable enough to wear for an entire outing. Floatation device technology may not have advanced as fast as your fishing sonar or GPS, but if you haven’t looked lately you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the engineering and yes, even style, which have replaced the bulky old orange life vests of decades ago.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Skiers and tubers should wear a life jacket with four nylon straps, rather than one with a zipper, because straps are stronger than zippers upon impact with water.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">All water skiers and tubers are also reminded that it takes three to ski and tube. An observer other than the operator is required on the vessel whenever a person is towed on water skis, wakeboard, tube or similar device,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Regulations to help ensure safe boating this summer are found in the 2010-12 North Dakota Fishing Guide.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">A more comprehensive listing is available in the North Dakota Boat and Water Safety Guide or the Boat North Dakota education book. These guides are available online at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov, by e-mail at ndgf@nd.gov, or at a local Game and Fish Department office.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Leier is a biologist with the Game &amp; Fish Department. He can be reached by email: dleier@nd.gov</span></p>

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		<title>Fishing Paddlefish</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Doug Leier Given North Dakota’s geographic location, sort of on the fault line between east and west, and north and south, it’s easy to understand the state’s diversity of fish and wildlife species. Few states can claim such a variety of critters in terms of roosters, bucks, ducks and pike. In fact after a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: small;">By Doug Leier</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Given North Dakota’s geographic location, sort of on the fault line between east and west, and north and south, it’s easy to understand the state’s diversity of fish and wildlife species.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Few states can claim such a variety of critters in terms of roosters, bucks, ducks and pike. In fact after a short conversation most will agree it’s the array of species, and the opportunities they provide, that help make our outdoors priceless.</span></p>
<div id="attachment_3144" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><span style="font-size: small;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3144" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/fishing-paddlefish.php/fishing-paddlefish"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3144" title="fishing-paddlefish" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/fishing-paddlefish-300x223.jpg" alt="fishing paddlefish" width="300" height="223" /></a></span><p class="wp-caption-text">Fishing Paddlefish is very popular for a very short season</p></div>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">One of those unique species is the paddlefish, an ancient resident of the Mississippi-Missouri River drainage that provides a limited snagging season. While <em>fishing paddlefish</em> snagging will never rival walleye fishing in overall popularity, the Missouri-Yellowstone river confluence on the first weekend in May probably has the highest concentration of anglers assembled anywhere in the state.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Paddlefish once thrived in large, free-flowing rivers such as the Missouri and Mississippi, but modern dams and irregular flows have disrupted paddlefish movements in much of their historic range. A natural, gradual rise and fall of river water levels is considered an important component of good paddlefish spawning habitat, scientists say. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Rising flows in spring in unrestrained rivers such as the Yellowstone in northwestern North Dakota trigger upstream spawning migrations in these fish.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As you can imagine, these unique fish are closely monitored and fisheries biologists have gained some interesting data from using paddlefish jaw samples to determine their age. The samples have growth rings that biologists can count under a microscope, much like rings on a tree trunk.  The oldest fish aged from this population was 61 years old.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">While the upper Missouri-Yellowstone river area is where paddlefish snagging takes place, Game and Fish Department biologists in recent years have investigated these fish in the Missouri between Garrison Dam and Bismarck. “The oldest paddlefish we sampled was 50 years old,” said Paul Bailey, Department district fisheries supervisor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">One-third of the fish were 30 years or older and the youngest was 4. “It’s no secret that paddlefish have persisted in the Garrison reach for years,” Bailey said.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The working knowledge gained in the last 15 years about the Sakakawea-Yellowstone stock – fish that reside within Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers – far exceeds what’s known about paddlefish in the Garrison reach. Recruitment to the Garrison reach population, whether natural reproduction or downstream drift, is extremely limited, Bailey said.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This is a concern because the population could easily decline over time. “We definitely have an aging paddlefish population,” he said, which requires fisheries managers to closely monitor each year’s snagging season to reduce long term negative impacts.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">North Dakota’s paddlefish snagging season in the upper Missouri-Yellowstone rivers opens May 1and is scheduled to continue through May 31. However, depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 36-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Department.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This potential early closure is necessary to ensure that the Missouri-Yellowstone paddlefish population is not overharvested. North Dakota and Montana each have a harvest quota of 1,000 fish.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If the season closes early because the harvest quota is reached, an extended snag-and-release-only period is allowed for up to seven days immediately following the early closure, but not to extend beyond May 31. Only snaggers with a current season, unused paddlefish tag are eligible to participate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">All paddlefish snaggers must possess a valid fishing license and certificate in addition to their paddlefish tag, and snaggers are limited to one paddlefish tag per year.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There is no open season for paddlefish in the stretch of the Missouri River from Garrison Dam to Lake Oahe.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">More information on <strong>fishing paddlefish</strong> regulations is available on the Game and Fish website at gf.nd.gov.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Leier is a biologist with the Game &amp; Fish Department. He can be reached by email: dleier@nd.gov</span></p>

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		<description><![CDATA[By Doug Leier It feels like just yesterday, when in fact it’s been over a year and a half, since the first official discovery of zebra mussels in the Red River watershed. First, these aquatic nuisance species were found established in a Minnesota lake upstream of the Red River. Then, to no one’s surprise, they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By Doug Leier</p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It feels like just yesterday, when in fact it’s been over a year and a half, since the first official discovery of zebra mussels in the Red River watershed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">First, these <em>aquatic nuisance species</em> were found established in a Minnesota lake upstream of the Red River. Then, to no one’s surprise, they were discovered in the headwaters of the Red near Wahpeton.</span></p>
<div id="attachment_3136" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><span style="font-size: small;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3136" href="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/aquatic-nuisance-species.php/aquatic-nuisance-species"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3136" title="aquatic-nuisance-species" src="http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/aquatic-nuisance-species-300x276.jpg" alt="Aquatic Nuisance Species" width="300" height="276" /></a></span><p class="wp-caption-text">Aquatic Nuisance Species</p></div>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">And that discovery prompted the State Game and Fish Department to fine-tune its rules designed to stop, or at least slow, the spread of all <strong>aquatic nuisance species</strong> in North Dakota.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Just like leafy spurge that can take over a hillside without annual spraying or some other management effort, once established, aquatic nuisance species can dominate a lake or river. Vegetation like curly leaf pondweed can clog waterways and change the fish community. Zebra mussels in the Red River could attach themselves to municipal water intake pipes and other structures.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Dealing with these situations can require substantial money and manpower, and because of that, the Game and Fish Department has put considerable effort into information and education designed to help reduce the spread or introduction of aquatic nuisance species. Quite simply, it’s easier to deal with a few dandelions on the edge of your yard than wait until the entire yard is yellow.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">That’s why Game and Fish biologists are monitoring of lakes, rivers and reservoirs and giving extra attention to waterways connected to infested locations, such as the case of zebra mussels in the Red River downstream from Wahpeton.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To those unfamiliar with aquatic nuisance species, they are animals, plants and even diseases that are not native to North Dakota, but are likely to become well established if introduced. They can displace native plants and animals, and cause serious economic and ecological damage.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">North Dakota has adopted a number of rules designed to minimize the threat of ANS.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">All 	aquatic vegetation must be removed from boats, personal watercraft, 	trailers, and fishing and hunting equipment such as fishing poles, 	lures, duck decoys, and waders before leaving a body of water. That 	means &#8220;vegetation free&#8221; when transporting watercraft 	and/or equipment away from a boat ramp, landing area or shoreline. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">All 	aquatic vegetation must be removed from bait buckets when leaving 	the water.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">All 	water must be drained from boats and other watercraft, including 	bilges and livewells before leaving a water body (Note: prior to 	October 1, 2010, anglers could transport fish in livewells 	containing water. That exception is no longer in place and all 	livewells and baitwells must be drained).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Live 	aquatic bait or aquatic vegetation may not be transported into North 	Dakota.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">All 	water must be drained from watercraft prior to entering the state.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Live 	baitfish may be transported in containers having a volume of no more 	than 5 gallons.</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: small;">In addition to complying with North Dakota’s ANS laws, anglers and boaters can further reduce the potential for ANS transfer by voluntarily: </span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Power 	washing the exterior and interior of boats and trailers at a 	commercial car wash to remove small plant fragments or tiny 	organisms that are not visible upon inspection.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Disinfect 	the boat, livewell and baitwell, bilge, and other confined spaces 	and equipment with a solution of one part chlorine bleach to 20 	parts warm water. Or, wash the equipment with water that is hotter 	than 120 degrees Fahrenheit or air dry boat and trailer for five 	days in hot, dry weather.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">More information on North Dakota’s <strong>aquatic nuisance species</strong> laws is available on the Game and Fish Department website at </span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://gf.nd.gov/fishing/ans-faqs.html"><span style="font-size: small;">gf.nd.gov</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></p>

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