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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR HUNTING and FISHING IN NORTH DAKOTA, MONTANA and SOUTH DAKOTA FISHING
PAGE 4 -5 The Secret Spot: Popular fishing holes PAGE 6 Boy makes 'one-in-a-million' catch PAGE 7 Backyard Bait: Skip the store, head to your yard PAGE 8 - 9 The Best Times to Fish: An in-depth look at when's right for fishing PAGE 10 For you ice fishermen and women PAGE 11 Did you know? All about trolling motors
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PAGE 12 - 13 Hunting in North Dakota: Season schedule PAGE 14 Hunting in Montana: Season schedule
PAGE 15 SE Montana antelope populations recovering PAGE 19 'Bumper Hunting': Don't get out of your car to hunt PAGE 20 - 22 Young hunters PAGE 23 Only known world record atypical mule deer PAGE 24 - 25 A killer lives in Dunn County: Mountain lions on the prowl PAGE 26 Wild Game Feed becoming delectable tradition PAGE 27 Where to hunt PAGE 28 Hunting in South Dakota: Season schedule PAGE 29 Hunting passion recruits doctor PUBLISHED BY COUNTRY MEDIA INC. 2014
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2014 west, a mile south of Bowman. Abundant northern pike up to 10 pounds, yellow perch and bluegill are mostly small, but some large fish caught on occasion. Make sure to access lake from south shore. No ramp. ■ Lutz Dam – 2.5 miles south, two miles west of Griffin. Rainbow trout stocked annually. Winterkilled recently. Abundant bluegill up to a half pound and small crappie. Small adult largemouth bass stocked in 2012. No ramp. ■ Spring Lake – A mile south, four miles west of Rhame. Recent winterkills have drastically reduced pike population. Yellow perch up to a pound are abundant. ■ Little Missouri River – Southwestern part of state. Abundant catfish up to 10 pounds. Some sauger and walleye during spring spawning periods. No ramp. Dunn County, N.D. ■ Dvorak Dam – 3.5 miles south, five miles east, half mile north of Manning. Yellow perch stocked in 2009. No ramp. ■ Lake Ilo – A mile west, a mile south of Dunn Center. Abundant northern pike up to 10 pounds, some perch up to a half pound. Hettinger County, N.D. ■ Blickensderfer Dam – Four miles south, one mile east, 1/2 mile south of Mott, N.D. Abundant small bluegill, with some up to one pound. Some walleye up to two pounds, northern pike up to eight pounds and small perch. No ramp. ■ Castle Rock Dam – Two miles west, 1.5 miles south, 1.5 miles west of Mott, N.D. Rainbow trout stocked annually. Bluegill stocked. ■ Indian Creek Dam – 1.5 miles west, two miles south,
two miles west, three miles south of Regent, N.D. Abundant walleye up to 10 pounds, small yellow perch, with some up to a half pound and mostly small bluegill, with some up to a pound. ■ Kilzer Dam – 4.5 miles south, one mile east of Bentley. Bluegill stocked in 2011 and largemouth bass stocked in 2012. ■ Larson Lake – Half mile north and two miles east of Regent. Abundant northern pike up to two pounds. Some perch up to a half pound. ■ Mott Watershed Dam – North side of Mott. Rainbow trout stocked annually, with some up to three pounds. Abundant small largemouth bass, with some up to two pounds. Some bluegill up to about a pound. Sioux County, S.D. ■ Labow Lake – Four miles north, three miles west, a mile north, a mile east of Thunderhawk, S.D. Bluegill stocked in 2011 and largemouth bass stocked in 2012. No ramp. ■ Larson Lake – Four miles north, a mile west of Thunderhawk, S.D. History of winterkill. Largemouth bass and bluegill stocked in 2009. Slope County, N.D. ■ Cedar Lake – 13 miles Full Cappussino Bar Smoothies & Big Trains Baked Goods Fresh Flowers & Gifts Hours:
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north, two miles west of Reeder. Winterkills often. Abundant northern pike, with some up to 10 pounds. Some perch up to a 1/2 pound. Small carp and bullhead abundant. Catfish up to five pounds stocked some years. ■ Davis Dam – 16 miles west, four miles north of Amidon. Rainbow trout stocked annually. Abundant small largemouth bass, with some up to two pounds and bluegill up to one pound. ■ Cannonball River – In Slope, Hettinger, Grant and Sioux counties. Abundant carp most of the time. Some walleye, northern pike and catfish during spring spawning periods. No ramp. Stark County, N.D. ■ Belfield Pond – Southwest side of Belfield. Rainbow trout stocked annually. Catfish up to five pounds stocked most years. Some perch up to a 1/3-pound and bluegill up to a 1/4-pound. Abundant green sunfish up to a quarter pound. ■ Dassinger Pond – Eight miles south, one-mile east, 0.8 miles north of I-94 Exit 72. Walk through the gate 500 yards northwest. Adult largemouth bass and bluegill stocked. ■ Dickinson Dike – Southwest side of Dickinson. Rain-
bow trout stocked annually. Adult catfish up to five pounds stocked most years. Abundant bass up to two pounds and small bluegill up to a 1/4-pound. ■ Dickinson Reservoir (Patterson Lake) – Two miles west of Dickinson. Consists of walleye mostly less than one pound, northern pike up to 15 pounds, yellow perch up to one pound, small bluegill and small crappie. Many small bullheads present. ■ Slater Pond – From I-94 Exit 84, go 0.75 miles north, one mile east, 1/2 mile north, 1/2 mile east. Rainbow trout stocked annually. Adult perch stocked in 2009 and have become abundant. ■ Heart River – In Stark, Grant and Morton counties. Abundant carp and buffalo most of the time. Some walleye, northern pike and catfish during spring spawning periods. No ramp.
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BOY MAKES ‘ONE - IN -A- MILLION’ CATCH
ABOVE / Cameron MacKay of Baker, Mont., and his special find, caught at South Sandstone located southwest of Baker. RIGHT / A common yellow perch, left, lies next to a rare blue perch, right.
Have you heard of a blue perch? A routine venture to the localy favorite fishing hole of South Sandstone in southeastern Montana recently proved extraordinary for one 15-year-old boy. Cameron MacKay of Baker, Mont., an avid outdoorsman and an already experienced angler for his age, was dumbfounded when he struck “blue” gold in the waters near Baker— making a catch that
research suggested had odds of one-in-a-million. It was a blue perch MacKay caught during that fateful trip, after catching countless common yellow perch. Todd Enders, a regional Fish, Wildlife and Parks warden, was contacted to see if anybody ever heard of catching a blue perch. After contacting other departments, Enders was at a loss. Nobody ever heard
of such a creature. MacKay chose to freeze the fish because of its unique appeal. After he did some online research, MacKay found that a blue perch definitely is considered rare. Named Sanderdyanin, the fish is the pigmentfree, or albino, variant to its yellow kin. While certainly odd, the
blue coloring is not considered a mutation because the fish’s DNA resembles that of normal yellow perch. Nor do the blue variety contain contaminants and they are safe to consume. As for MacKay’s find, his family found a taxidermist willing to mount the fish to capture forever its rarity.
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Backyard bait By COLE BENZ
You want to take that fall fishing trip. But you’ve spent your money on summer vacations, Labor Day barbecues and Fourth of July fireworks. So how are you going to finance that last trip before the winter comes? Well, one good way to cut costs is to reduce the expenditures of bait and tackle. How can you do that when you need bait to attract the large, prizewinning, over-the-mantlehanging catch? Take a look in your back yard. Common critters that you can find in your back yard, in the garden, around the shed and around the house can be used to catch that big fish you’ve been pining for since the first thaw of the spring. One of the more common types of bait is the earthworm. Fishers can head to the bait shop and get that little styrofoam cup and cap, filled with soil and worms. With a little effort though, you can find the same thing on your own property. According to takemefishing.org, the best times to looks for these little crawly creatures is at night, or after a rain. The
worms will crawl to the surface after a good drop of moisture, and they’re there for the picking. Also look for them on driveways and sidewalks after the rain. What if it hasn’t rained yet. Takemefishing.org also said to look under old boards, bricks, or rocks where the soil is still moist, but move quick because the worms will immediately retreat into the ground for darker places. When you have collected enough, place them in a container with some soil in it. Then pop a few holes in the lid to allow air flow. Grab some crickets and grasshoppers, because they too can be useful pieces of fishing bait. These hopping insects can also be
gets warm. Another method of catching crickets or grasshoppers includes the assistance of another individual. Takemefishing. org says to get two people holding an old sheet on either side, then walk the area, catching the insects as you walk the path. All of the aforementioned types of bait are good for catching small to midsize fish. But what can you use for larger fish? Frogs. Frogs are a good source of bait, and they can be found in areas with standing water, or land near lakes and rivers. So what types of fish do these types of bait attract? According to Southwest Fishery District Supervisor Jeff Hendrickson earthworms, crickets and grasshoppers are
found in your backyard, in the garden and along sheds and other structures. According to Takemefishing.org, hunting for these creatures in the early morning is easiest when you can pick them off of stems before the day
great for many fish but mentioned one in particular. “All three of them work great for Bluegills,” Hendrickson said. Hendrickson also said that night crawlers work for just about everything. For frogs, Hendrickson
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said you can usually attract the larger species of Walleye and Northern Pike fish. When it comes to fall fishing, Hendrickson lauded the season for some of the best fishing. “Fall fishing is usually pretty good…fishing is usually pretty good for those that stay at it,” Hendrickson said. “It’s a good time to fish right now.” For fall fishing, according to Hendrickson, lakes and rivers are good places but reservoirs might be better during the fall. “Right now, there’s really good fish population in most reservoirs,” Hendrickson said. Whether your driving down the road for some off the beach fishing, or taking that long trip to put the boat in the water, take a look in your backyard before you head to the bait shop. You may find more than you expected, and the results might be better that you could have imagined.
► Earthworms have no eyes or ears, but they have light-sensitive cells that help them tell the difference between light and darkness. Their bodies are sensitive to vibrations and worms may “outrun” the shovels of anglers digging worms for fish bait.
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Seasonal Lake Turnover—Turnover refers to the exchange of surface and bottom water in a lake or pond. This annual recycling program happens twice a year. There’s spring turnover and fall turnover and summer stagnation in between. From spring to fall, warmer water goes from the top of the lake to the bottom and cooler water moves from the bottom to the top. An understanding of turnover, combined with knowledge of what kind of water a particular fish likes, can make you a real fishing genius and give you great insight on when to fish and where to fish for the best results. Spring turnover Once the ice is out, the water on the surface of a lake starts to warm. When it reaches 39 degrees it begins to sink and is replaced by cooler water from below. This exchange continues until the water temperature is constant in the entire lake. Early in this process, fish will stay in the shallow areas of the lake where the water warms up faster, and where the first plant growth of the spring occurs. Summer stagnation During the summer, the sun heats water near the surface of lakes, but it doesn't sink. Eventually a condition known as "stratification" develops, putting a
well-defined warm layer of water over a cool one. Fish like the cooler water, but they also need the higher oxygen levels found in warmer water. So they'll migrate to an area right between the two levels of water called the thermo cline. The thermo cline can occur between 2 and 10 feet in depth, depending on the size of the lake. It's best to find a point or some other form of structure that extends out from the shoreline and slopes gradually down into the thermo cline. This should be a good place to fish because the fish often school in this zone because they can find warmer water, but have quick access to
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DID YOU KNOW? Largest fish species What angler hasn’t told a tale of the big fish that got away? Tall tales are a big part of a day on the water with friends, with stories of the biggest fish ever caught often topping the list of must-share adventures. Fish are classified as either having cartilage or a skeleton of bones. Each
family of fish has its share of large contenders. Here are some of the largest fish you can find in saltwater and freshwater. ■ Whale shark: The whale shark is the heaviest fish in the ocean. It also has the thickest skin of any animal, with skin that can be as thick as six inches on its back. Despite their size, whale sharks do not pose a threat to most marine life.
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WHEN SHOULD YOU CAST OFF?
■ Spring/Late Morning-Early Afternoon Fish are biting off and on. The water begins to warm up because rays begin to penetrate the water. Remember to fish the downwind shoreline, as the winds will push the warmer surface water along with surface food into that area. ■ Spring/Afternoon-Early Evening Fish are eating a lot because their metabolism and digestion are cranked. Water
is warm because the sun is directly overhead. ■ Summer/Early Morning-Late Afternoon Fishing is excellent from before sunup to just before midmorning. At this time of year there is abundant food and cover for fish, so finding hungry fish can be a challenge. ■ Summer/Late Morning-Early Afternoon Fishing is poor for most of the day. Fish move to deep
That’s because they are filter feeders that consume millions of tiny microscopic organisms from the ocean. The average whale shark weighs 26,000 pounds, but the heaviest specimen ever recorded was found in March 1994 and weighed 79,200 pounds. ■ Basking shark: The basking shark is another plankton-eating shark that can grow quite large -- up
water to cool off. ■ Summer/Afternoon-Early Evening Fishing is excellent from early sundown until dark as the waters cool and fish rise up from the depths. ■ Fall/Early Morning Fish aren’t biting much from sunup to early morning. The water is cool because the sun is too low to penetrate the water. ■ Fall/Late Morning-Noon Fish are biting off
to 11,000 pounds. The basking shark has long been a commercially popular fish for food, animal feed and shark liver oil. As a result, the species is in a vulnerable state due to overexploitation. ■ Great white shark: Great white sharks can be found in all of the major oceans. They are one of the primary predators of many marine animals and
and on in warmer, shallow water. The water is generally cool due to the season. ■ Fall/AfternoonEarly Evening If you are wondering when to fish for great results, this is the time. Fishing at this point is excellent. Sun is directly overhead for several hours and the water gets more comfortable near the surface. This makes for seasonally good fishing because fish are putting on weight for the winter.
seabirds. Although films have depicted the white shark as a “maneater” and quite dangerous to people, humans are not their preferred prey. Injuries to people are often a case of mistaken identity, with the shark mistaking a person for one of its normal food sources. ■ Ocean sunfish: The ocean sunfish, also known as the mola mola, is the
LIGHT: Fish prefer early morning, evening sun Fish prefer early morning and evening sun to the bright sun of midday. Morning sun warms the shallows, creating more comfortable water temperatures for fish to feed. Late morning is best when the sun has had more of a chance to warm the shallows. This is particularly true during early spring in shallows with dark or mud bottoms because dark areas absorb heat more rapidly than light sandy bottoms. Warm water temperatures make bait fish more active and available to game fish on cool early-spring days. On hot sunny days, fish move to cooler, deeper waters to stay comfortable. High-heat conditions make shallow and top water lures and fishing baitbest only in the early morning and late afternoon when cooler temperatures and lower light levels allow fish to cruise the shallows for meals. In midday, hot water surface temperature, decreased surface oxygen and occasional increasing winds cause fish to move deeper. In these conditions, deep fishing baits, rigsand lures are best. Already, you can see how a combination of time of day, light and weather can affect your fishing. heaviest known bony fish in the world. The species may grow to a weight of 2,000 pounds. Sunfish are gray, flat fish that are often as tall as they are long. They often resemble a giant fish head with protruding fins. The species is native to tropical and temperate waters.
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FOR YOU ICE FISHERMEN AND WOMEN Staying safe on frozen lakes Anglers, skaters and outdoor enthusiasts often take to the great outdoors when lakes and other bodies of water freeze. But even after days of below-freezing temperatures, lakes may not be solid, increasing the risk that revelers will fall through the ice, possibly resulting in drowning or hypothermia. As a result, it is imperative that safety precautions be taken when spending time on frozen lakes. Though it can be fun to skate or fish on a frozen lake, ice is never safe WELCOME HUNTERS Baker,
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and it’s always in one’s best interest to treat ice with caution. Ice strength depends on various factors, including daily temperature, water depth, water chemistry, currents, and distribution of the load on the ice. It is impossible to judge the thickness of the ice by appearance alone. Your best bet is to proceed with caution and follow these tips for survival. ◆ Be prepared for any scenario. Prepare for the possibility of a plunge. Carry a long metal or metaltipped wood pole, called a spud bar, which can be used to test the strength of areas of ice you are unsure about. The bar also can be used as a walking stick. Carry safety spikes to provide traction if
you fall through and need to climb up onto the ice. ◆ Avoid crossing frozen bodies of water in a single file, as it may stress the ice. Also, never venture out alone. Always go with a partner or alert someone to your whereabouts. ◆ Always wear a life jacket. Life jackets act as flotation devices until you can get to safety. ◆ Do not take a vehicle onto the ice. Sixty-eight percent of the 117 ice fatalities that occurred in Minnesota in the last 40 years involved a vehicle. A car or light truck needs 8 to 12 inches of clear ice to be safe. ◆ Be aware of cracks or fissures in the ice. Be extremely cautious cross-
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Did you know? A trolling motor is a propulsion system that is used in place of a vessel's primary source of propulsion in slowmoving situations. If you need to move a boat into a different position easily and without the noise and effort required to fire up the main engines of the vessel, a trolling motor is your tool. It is customarily used in fishing when an angler needs to precisely maneuver the boat to an exact location without scaring off fish upon arrival. There are different types of trolling motors, including ones that are either electric or gas-powered. Electric trolling motors are useful in situations where gasoline-powered engines are prohibited, such as on lakes or in close proximity to vacation and swimming areas. The trolling motor may be controlled by a hand control, foot pedal or even wireless remote on high-end models. The motor will either be affixed to the boat's stern or bow. When the primary engine is in operation, the trolling motor is customarily lifted out of the water to reduce drag.
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HUNTING IN NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota Hunting Season Schedule FURBEARERS Mountain lion Zone 1 (limited quota) Aug. 29 - Nov. 23; Nov. 24 - March 31 Mountain lion Zone 2 Aug. 29 - March 31 Although mountain lions historically were considered scarce in the open prairie country, portions of North Dakota contained suitable habitat. Beaver and raccoon Open year-round Red fox, gray fox, coyote and badger Open yearround Weasel (trapping) Oct. 25 -
March 15 Weasel (hunting) Nov. 24 March 15 Bobcat (hunting or trapping) Nov. 8 - March 15 Weasel (snaring) Nov. 24 March 15 Red fox, gray fox, coyote, badger (snaring) Nov. 24 March 15 Bobcat (snaring) Nov. 24 March 15 Beaver and raccoon (snaring on land) Nov. 24 - April 30 Muskrat and mink (hunting) Nov. 24 - April 30 Muskrat and mink (trapping) Oct. 25 - April 30 Muskrat and mink (snaring) Nov. 24 - April 30 Muskrat (trapping-under-
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SE Montana antelope populations recovering
Antelope populations are recovering, but remain well below long-term averages.
HUNTING IN MONTANA Montana Hunting Season Schedule BIG GAME Antelope (900 Series) Aug. 15 - Nov. 9 Antelope (archery) Sept. 6 - Oct. 10 Antelope (general) Oct. 11 - Nov. 9 Bighorn sheep (archery) Sept. 5 - Sept. 14 Bighorn sheep (general) Sept. 15 - Nov. 30 Bison Nov. 15 - Feb. 15 Black bear (archery) Sept. 6 - Sept. 14 Black bear (fall) Sept. 15 Nov. 30 Deer and elk (archery) Sept. 6 - Oct. 19 Deer and elk (youth - deer only) Oct. 16 - Oct. 17 Deer and elk (general) Oct. 25 - Nov. 30 Deer and elk (Back country) Archery Sept. 6 - Sept. 14; General Sept. 15 - Nov. 30 Moose Sept. 15 - Nov. 30 Mountain goat Sept. 15 Nov. 30 Mountain lion (archery)
Sept. 6 - Oct. 19 Mountain lion (fall) Oct. 25 - Nov. 30 Mountain lion (winter) Dec. 1 - April 14 Wolf (archery) Sept. 6 - Sept. 14 Wolf (general) Sept. 15 March 15 Wolf (trapping) Dec. 15 Feb. 28 UPLAND GAME BIRDS Mountain grouse Sept. 1 Jan. 1 Partridge Sept. 1 - Jan. 1, 2015 Pheasant (general) Oct. 11 - Jan. 1 Pheasant (youth) Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Sage grouse Sept. 1 - Sept. 30 Sharp-tailed grouse Sept. 1 - Jan. 1 Turkey (spring) Apr. 12 - May 18 Turkey (fall) Sept. 1 - Jan. 1 These dates are provided only as a general reference. Check current regulations for specific dates.
Recent surveys across Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) Region 7 indicate that antelope populations are recovering but remain well below long-term averages. Wildlife biologists completed seven population trend surveys across the region and observed 1,867 antelope; similar numbers to last year. Overall antelope numbers across the region remain 50 percent below long-term average and 66 percent below the ten year peak count that occurred in 2006. Four trend areas displayed an increase in antelope numbers (ranging from 6-73 percent higher), as compared to 2012; while three displayed moderate declines (ranging from
13-27 percent). Compared to 2012, region wide adult numbers observed declined 17 percent. Adult buck and doe numbers observed increased on three trend areas and declined on four trend areas. Region wide fawns observed increased 50 percent over last year. On six of seven trend areas fawn numbers increased; on four of those, fawn numbers more than doubled. On the seventh area observed, fawns declined 5 percent. Excellent fawn production this year, coupled with good yearling recruitment is indicative of antelope populations showing positive signs of recovery. In response to decreased populations, harvest opportunity since 2011 has been
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substantially reduced. Again this fall, 3,000 either sex and 100 doe fawn antelope licenses were issued region d wide; an 87 percent reduction from 2009 when 13,000 either sex and 10,000 doefawn licenses were issued. Of a total harvest of 1,537 antelope in 2013, only 245 doe antelope were harvested in the region compared to a long term average doe harvest of 4,600. - “We were about as restricn tive as possible with doe harvest last season,” said John Ensign, Region 7 Wildlife Manager. Contributing to a slow recovery of southeastern Montana antelope populations, wildlife biologist Bernie Hildebrand suspects that a blue tongue outbreak in 2008 and the severe winter of 2010-11 rendered a
significant portion of the doe population in northwestern Region 7, hunting districts (HD) 700 and 701 barren. In 2012, Hildebrand was seeing large groups of does with few or no fawns. “That’s not normal,” he stated. Using annual production and recruitment data, Hildebrand estimated that 35 percent of adult does in northwestern Region 7 were no longer producing fawns. “Fawn-to-doe ratios are expected to increase as that barren segment is harvested or dies out and is replaced by younger more productive does,” said Hildebrand. This appears to be occurring as fawn-to-doe ratios have increased from 20-53 fawns per 100 does last year to 89-94 fawns per 100 does this year. `
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I haven’t had much experience hunting in the traditional sense. I never had friends, or much family participate in the sport. But I have killed my fair share of wild game. We’ve all been there before. Cruising down the highway, or dirt road, and a little feathered creature creeps out. It’s slowly stepping closer to the center of your lane. You can see, even from many yards away, the animal carefully picking up its twig sized legs. One in front of the other. You think ‘this thing is going to move,’ ‘the sound and sight of the car is going to scare it back into the brush.’ BAM! You got your kill. With a 20 gauge bumper, attached to the a stock of a four-wheeled, midsize automobile you open the season of hunting with your bumper. The sound shocks us all. It sounds like you just hit a bag of sand. And as the sight of feathers thrown into the air distract you from your course your heart jumps as you quickly struggle to regain your composure. Once your composure is regained, we all immediately think, what was that stupid bird thinking? Doesn’t it seem logical, that even with their tiny sized brain, that their natural instincts would kick in and think ‘there is a larger-than-me object coming straight for me, I better run away.’ But no, they don’t. Maybe they think we’re
a friendly chunk of food, just being gifted to them. Or maybe they are under the assumption that if they stand still, they won’t be
For those who don't want to leave their car to 'hunt' seen. Either way, if I’m a football sized animal, with a buffalo sized object coming straight for me, I’m headed in the opposite direction. After we’ve tried to assert as to why this happened, our next thought is, how is my car? The proverbial weapon of choice. Hitting a pheasant is like a tornado. Nobody knows what is going to happen. You can come out of the bumper-hunting with zero damage, and maybe only a mark showing where you struck your kill. Or, you also can continue down your
By COLE BENZ way, get another hit, and ‘King of the Hill.’ This epicompletely destroy your sode, clear as day, displays front end. If you clip the the tradition of bumperbird in the right spot, you’re hunting. dragging your bumper In this episode hunting home. season is quickly approachThankfully my little 20 ing and Hank Hill, Bobby gauge bumper has never Hill’s father, is getting ready had to defend itself against to take his son on his first a larger animal, like a deer hunt. But due to Hank’s or an antelope, but some procrastination they missed aren’t so lucky. out on a hunting permit. He Bumper-hunting larger brings his son to a fenced game is a much more danin resort where you can gerous sport. For instance, hunt with out a license. The it can be like hitting a brick whole experience is staged, wall and can cause damage and both Bobby and Hank not only to your auto (again, feel cheated out of the proverbial weapon of real thing. But on their way choice), but also the driver home, Hank tries to make and passengers. Another up for his missteps and dangerous part of big-game allows Bobby to drive. Sudbumper-hunting, is the not denly a deer jumps in front knowing the number of tar- of the truck and Bobby hits gets you have. I’ve heard it and kills it. They get out, said before, ‘if you see one, throw the dead deer in the watch out for its friends.’ bed and proclaim it Bobby’s What if you miss with first hunt. your first shot (swerving out Bumper-hunting at its of the way) and you don’t best. even see the next target So when you’re out on the and you get caught with road, be vigilant and keep your weapon down. your eyes peeled, because But thinking on the you’ll never know when you subject reminds me of an get a straight shot at that episode of Fox Network’s next kill.
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YOUNG HUNTERS Essential youth hunting opportunities
Abundant hunting opportunities exist for today’s youth in Montana. All they need is someone to provide guidance to make it both enjoyable and educational. Hunting is still a popular pastime in states that still have some wide open spaces. But with each passing generation, fewer people are participating in the sport. In retrospect, most people have lost connection to the land and most children would rather sit in front of a gaming system than go outside. The future of hunting and wildlife in Montana is with the next genera-
tions of youth. Experienced hunters should teach youngsters about the need to preserve the outdoor heritage. Teaching those things more easily shown than explained - patience, respect, ambition. How hunting is more than just a shotgun ride in a pickup truck to shoot at what ever moves in the field. How the most essential aspects of the hunt should go home with you - optimism, awe, camaraderie. The memories made hunting can last a lifetime but walking along the woods or a grassy strip next to a crop field can also be
productive. Youth can learn to be ready for a quick shot as a rabbit darts out quickly and is gone in a flash. But most importantly, it is an opportunity to teach the importance of knowing
where everyone in a hunting party is before taking a shot, treating every gun like it’s loaded and eating what is killed. Youth have been given the opportunity to hunt in
How young is too young? While no one favors the idea of 5-year-olds using weapons without supervision, there is no consensus on the appropriate age to start hands-on training with firearms. "Many people who have firearms familiarize their kids with firearms early on, because they want them to know that this is not something to be trifled with," says Larry Pratt, executive director of Gun Owners of America, a gun rights advocacy group. But while some hunters and other gun owners want to instill in their kids a sense of heritage and a healthy respect for safety, public health advocates believe there's
little benefit in allowing any children to handle guns. The American Academy of Pediatrics states bluntly in a policy statement that the best way to prevent firearm injury is to keep guns out of children's homes and communities. To keep children safe, Americans need to treat guns with the same care that they use when it comes to cars and swimming pools, says Dan Gross, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, a gun control advocacy group. But that won't necessarily be the result of any new laws or regulations. - NPR
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Montana on approved dates before the opening of some general seasons. Youth were given a weekend at the end of September to hunt waterfowl and pheasant. Licensed hunters age 12 through 15 were able to hunt ducks, mergansers, geese, coots and pheasants statewide. A non-hunting e adult at least 18 years of age had to accompany the young hunters in the field and all regulations applied. It was a great opportunity to teach youth about camouflage, bird identification, calling and decoy placement. A youth hunt for deer limited to youngsters age 12 through 15 was approved by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP) for October 16 and 17 before the opening of the general season. The dates
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Welcoming the young hunters Hunting is a popular hobby and sport enjoyed by millions of people across North America. Over the last 10 years, data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service indicates that more and more females are taking up hunting. Hunting seasons vary depending on where you live. Regulations designed by local conservation, game, fish, and wildlife departments often dictate the start and end of hunting season. Although the licensing, seasons, limits, and fees for hunting may differ geographically, the preparation that goes into getting ready for hunting
how many animals each hunter can hunt, tags for the animals they’re hunting also will be issued. Hunters planning on going out for the season should stay apprised of when licensing and registration begins and ends so they can hunt legally. • Scout areas. The landscape can change from year to year depending on a host of factors, including construction, commercialization and weather. Areas once open to hunting may now be restricted lands. Map out your potential hunting location and be aware of any new landmarks or changes. • Check and replenish gear. Inspect weaponry,
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field-dressing supplies, clothing, and other supplies for wear and tear. Address any issues that need to be fixed, or replace items as g necessary. • Organize and pack gear. Ensure your equipment is clean, in working order and packed away in your travel bags. Establish a system of organization and a checklist so you’re certain you will have what you need. Don’t forget to bring along your hunting license and animal tags; otherwise, you may be levied with costly fines. • Always hunt safely. It is quite easy to get swept up in the moment when tracking game. Don’t let overzealousness cloud rational judgement and safety precautions. Otherwise an injury or death can occur.
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A KILLER lives in Dunn County By PAT MERRIMAN
North Dakota Fish & Game reminds Dunn County residents that, “yes,” there are mountain lions in our county. These secretive, peopleshy creatures avoid people and, often, the only evidence that they were ever near were their tracks left in snow or dirt. Three-four inches wide (wider than they are long), and often mistaken for a large dog, claw marks are rare in
their sign. The tell-tale rear heel marks have 3 lobes shaped line an “M." Mountain lions prefer rugged country with dense vegetation and it is rare, indeed, for one to be spotted in the open. My son-in-law Stephen Kershisnik has reported sightings near his family’s cattle in the Northern badlands west of Killdeer and, this author, has personally spotted sign when visiting the in-
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pated, or wiped out, from North Dakota.” Tucker continued, “the small population of mountain lions in western North Dakota relies on habitat in the Badlands,
Missouri River Breaks, and Killdeer Mountains”, roughly, 6% of the state’s total surface area. “Generally speaking, we have a small, but healthy population... and, while some animals may have wandered into the state from Montana and South Dakota. DNA testing has shown the lions here truly are our own. We have a distinct, unique genetic population in North Dakota.” Mountain lions prefer deer, elk, rabbits but, will also feast on the rare porcupine, raccoon, wayward dog or livestock. Breeding takes place yearround with females typically bearing their litter (2-3 cubs) bi-annually, at no set time during the year, which makes a human contact extremely dangerous if the cubs are in near proximity. Young mountain lions remain with their mother until approximately 16 months of age, so, avoiding that family on an outing is good idea. Larger deer populations and human recreational activity (hiking, camping, biking, skiing, etc.) have increased human-lion con-
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HUNTING THE HUNTER Mountain lions may only be hunted by North Dakota residents and the following rules also apply: • The limit is one mountain lion per hunter per season. • Kittens (mountain lions with visible spots), or females accompanied by kittens may not be harvested. • Any mountain lion harvested must be reported to the Department within 12 hours and the entire intact animal must be submitted for analysis and tagging. • Legally taken mountain lions will be returned to the hunter, so that the pelt may be removed but the carcass shall remain the property of the Department. tacts, still rare (no attacks on people had ever been reported in North Dakota), and, common sense precautions should be taken when intruding on “lion country” while on a family outing. Early mountain lion hunting season (archery or firearms) opened on August 29th in Dunn County and, closes on November 23rd (or, until a particular zone quota is reached) with a
season limit of 1 lion per hunter. Late season (archery, firearms and/or pursuit with dogs) opens on November 24th and closes on March 31, 2015 (or when a particular zone quota is reached), again, with a seasonal limit of 1 per hunter. Since Dunn County is in Zone 1, the early season quota for 2014 is 14 (with only 1 taken so far) and the late season quota is 7.
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bows, outdoor equipment, ladies’ items, gift certificates and baskets will be part of the winnings. A conglomeration of eleven valuable prizes will be awarded by the ever popular hat auction. Only 12 numbered hats will be auctioned off and numbers will be drawn for 11 winners. The event relies heavily on donations from local businesses and people. This year’s feed is expected to meet or surpass the previous years in attendance and prize offerings. Everyone is encouraged to bring their family, friends and neighbors together to tell hunting stories and eat some really well cooked game. - LORI KESINGER
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Where to hunt ■ State Wildlife Management Areas State wildlife management areas are located throughout the state. Unless otherwise specified, WMAs are open to hunting, fishing and trapping. Check the current hunting and fishing regulations and proclamations for details. Most WMAs are ideal for nature study, hiking, and primitive camping. ■ State School Land Managed by
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HUNTING IN SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota Hunting Season Schedule SMALL GAME Pheasant Oct. 18 - Jan. 4 Grouse Sept. 20 - Jan. 4 Sage grouse As a result of the continual decline in the number of male sage grouse observed during the spring lek survey, the sage grouse season will remain closed in 2014. Bobwhite quail Oct. 18 Jan. 4 Partridge Sept. 20 - Jan. 4 Mourning doves Sept. 1 Nov. 9 Cottontail rabbit Sept. 1 Feb. 28
American crow Sept. 1 - Oct. 31; March 1 - April 30 Common snipe Sept. 1 Oct. 31 Snipe are similar in looks and habits to the woodcock. They are shy birds and conceal themselves close to ground vegetation. They do not flush easily, and then exhibit a rapid takeoff and zig - zag flight. WATERFOWL Tundra swan Oct. 4 - Dec. 21 Sandhill crane Sept. 27 Nov. 23 Youth waterfowl Sept. 20 Sept. 21 BIG GAME Deer (archery) Sept. 27 -
RAP Report All Poaching
The Report All Poaching program will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the conviction of those stealing your wildlife. Yes, your wildlife! North Dakota’s wildlife resources belong to all of us. There are those who take advantage of our wildlife by hunting or fishing without a license, exceeding bag limits, chasing wildlife with a motor vehicle, hunting at night, and other illegal methods. The public needs to get involved. Make the call.
REPORT ALL POACHING
Contact your local game warden or
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South Dakota is renowned world-wide for its pheasant hunting, and rightfully so. Did you know that only three times in the past 20 years has the annual pheasant harvest been under one million roosters and those “down” years had well over 900,000 harvested birds. Dec. 31 South Dakota is host to both Whitetail and Mule Deer, with Mule deer inhabiting mostly the central and western regions of the state and Whitetails abundant throughout. Deer (youth) Sept. 13 - Jan. 15 Antelope (archery) Aug. 16 - Oct. 3; Oct. 20 - Oct. 31 Antelope (firearms) Oct. 4 - Oct. 19 Antelope (Custer State Park) Oct. 14 - Oct. 22 Turkey (spring) April 12 May 18 Turkey (fall) Nov. 1 - Jan. 3 Mountain goat The mountain goat hunting season has been closed since 2007 as GFP biologists work to
strengthen the herd in South Dakota. Elk (archery) Sept. 1 - Sept. 30 Elk (Custer State Park) Sept. 20 - Oct. 5 Bighorn sheep Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 Mountain lion South Dakota has had a residents-only mountain lion season since 2005. A statewide season offers an unlimited number of licenses. Custer State Park is included in the statewide license, however, hunters who have received a statewide mountain lion license must apply for limited time slots to hunt in Custer State Park.
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Passion for hunting recruits health care professional said Thorngren. “I like that there is a wide variety of game here, good habitat and the longest pheasant hunting season in the country,” he said. “It’s a hunting enthusiast ideal paradise and I can work in the midst of it with a nice cohesive group.” “I frequently hunt on my way to and from work as I am traveling to our outlying clinics,” he said. Thorngren who grew up in northeast Minnesota, has been trapping and hunting since he was a child, he also enjoys breeding and training Golden Retrievers to hunt with. He has bred six generations of dogs that have competed in field trials in Minnesota and won the
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National Field Dog Trails in 1994. The dogs also took him to Verona, Italy to give a demonstration at a game fair with the North American Hunting Retrieving Association. His passion for the sport has also taken him to Alaska to hunt moose and caribou and to the Rocky Mountains to hunt elk. He hunts deer, antelope, waterfowl and upland game birds here in North and South Dakota and traps and fishes. “One of the best things about living in a small town is it’s easy to get to know area farmers and ranchers and then I have so many different places I can hunt,” Thorngren said. On his own property
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A lifetime passion for hunting brought Dr. Frank Thorngren to southwest North Dakota, long before he started practicing at West River Health Services. “I bought land here to hunt on, before I started practicing at the hospital in Hettinger. I was at a practice in Lake City, Minn., that was absorbed by the Mayo Clinic and it just wasn’t the same so I started looking for some place else. I wanted to be somewhere where I could hunt, which lead me to a practice in Hardin, Mont., where I stayed for two years. I was talking to Dr. Brian Willoughby about hunting when it just clicked that I could practice in Hettinger and make the land I purchased here livable,”
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Thorngren has strived to improve the habitat for wildlife by adding a pond, planting trees, putting in fence lines and experimenting with different food plots and crop borders. “I am not the best farmer,” he said. Thorngren met his wife Elizabeth at the West River Health Services Clinic in Bowman. “She had never shot a gun before. She bird hunts with me and has gone moose hunting with me in Alaska. She is more of a fair weather hunter,” he said. “We eat everything we hunt the meat is healthy and we enjoy experimenting with different ways to prepare game.” - JENNIFER GARREAU
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