North Dakota

Deer gun season to begin with good numbers amid past EHD outbreak

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2 weeks ago

November 4, 2024

Deer gun season to begin with good numbers amid past EHD outbreak

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – The deer gun season in North Dakota opens at noon central time on Friday, Nov. 8.

North Dakota’s storied hunting heritage shines brightest among families and friends during the state’s deer gun season. And with deer numbers rebounding slowly from tough winters and a severe EHD outbreak a few years ago, the tradition continues in the state.

“Whitetail deer numbers are trending up so far, as far as we can tell. Anecdotally, we’ve got reports of many twins and fawn production being pretty decent. And so, that’ll bode well in the future,” said Casey Anderson, NDGF wildlife division chief.

There is one setback in certain deer hunting units for whitetail deer.

“We’ve had a slight EHD outbreak in the western side of the state. We are offering some refunds on whitetail licenses in some of those units. The outbreak has been fairly small compared to the one three, four years ago,” said Anderson.

Last year’s mild winter and descent in fawning habitat have helped the mule deer population.

“Mule deer numbers are trending in the right direction slowly, but our fawning production seems to be up. We’re flying the surveys right now, and we’ll be wrapping those up shortly,” said Anderson.

There are things that need to happen to help rebuild the deer population in North Dakota.

“To keep deer numbers heading in the right direction, we need to maintain habitat on the landscape, improve or maintain it. And the other thing is obviously we need a little help from Mother Nature as we come into this winter and next spring fawning season,” said Anderson.

And what can hunters hitting the field this deer season expect?

“I think they can expect a pretty good season this fall. Most likely most of the crops will be off, which always is an added benefit for those out looking for a deer,” said Anderson.

Anderson says hunters also need to be aware of dry conditions on the landscape during the deer season.

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Johnston leads Loyola Marymount against North Dakota after 27-point outing – WTOP News

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3 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount…

North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2)

Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount hosts North Dakota after Will Johnston scored 27 points in Loyola Marymount’s 77-71 loss to the Saint Louis Billikens.

Loyola Marymount finished 12-19 overall with an 8-8 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Lions averaged 11.9 assists per game on 25.9 made field goals last season.

North Dakota finished 18-14 overall a season ago while going 7-8 on the road. The Fightin’ Hawks averaged 75.3 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 32.6% from 3-point range last season.

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Snow gives wildfire responders first chance to catch breath in months

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11 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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Snow gives wildfire responders first chance to catch breath in months

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – First responders finally have a chance to catch a breath after an intense couple of months.

Hunter Noor with the North Dakota Forest Service said the snow is bringing some much-needed moisture to dry areas in the state. He said first responders and volunteers who have been working since October to manage the fires hope the snow continues because it could mean the end of a historic wildfire season.

“I’d like to say we are done, but I’m going to knock on wood when I say it, because you never know what Mother Nature’s going to throw at you. So, December— it could warm back up to 40, 50 degrees, you could have another wind event and see more fires— but looking at the forecast, looking at what they’re predicting, it looks like we’re going to slide into the winter season, hopefully pretty quietly,” Noor said.

He said more precipitation should help keep any potential fires at bay.

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Michigan State, North Dakota to reportedly play in Texas

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19 hours ago

November 20, 2024

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Michigan State, North Dakota to reportedly play in Texas

Michigan State hockey has firmly cemented themselves as one of the best programs in college hockey. With being one of the nation’s best, the Spartans are given the opportunity to do some very cool things.

Reported by John Buccigross of ESPN, the Spartans are going to be playing against another one of the nation’s best, North Dakota in Austin, Texas, for the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame game.

If it truly comes to fruition, this would be a very cool opportunity for Michigan State and their program for some massive exposure to the program.

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