North Dakota Outdoors Podcast

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Dr. Charlie Bahnson, the Department’s wildlife veterinarian, about the updated CWD proclamation and management plan, the importance of hunter participation in surveillance and the many thoughtful conversations that went into these decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Scott Winkelman, Department chief game warden, and John Bradley, executive director of North Dakota Wildlife Federation, about the Report All Poachers program, the upcoming RAP auction and the diligent work of our wardens to protect the people’s wildlife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Brian Hosek, Department business operations manager, about the deer gun lottery, how it works, how to sign up for Casey alerts and the critical role habitat plays in all of this Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Emily Spolyar, Pheasants Forever North Dakota state coordinator about Pheasants Forever’s mission and initiatives, their team and chapters in the state, how to get involved and the first pheasant brood sightings of the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Department advisory board landowner representatives, Cody Sand and Beau Wisness, about what the advisory board even is, what they’ve learned about the Department since starting their terms and Cody’s impressive Snapchat streak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Department conservation biologists, Elisha Mueller and Patrick Isakson about the State Wildlife Action Plan, how it’s developed, its purpose and impact on North Dakota and the conservation section’s infamous reputation for top notch treats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Scott Gangl, Department fisheries management section leader, and Bob Frohlich, Department fisheries development supervisor, about what it takes to develop and maintain a fishery, the critical role local partnerships play and perhaps most importantly, how we name a lake. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Department big game biologists, Bruce Stillings and Jason Smith about using aerial surveys to manage big game populations in the state, how these surveys are conducted, and how grueling, and sometimes dangerous, this work can be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Brian Schaffer, Department hunter education supervisor, and Jeff Long, Department outdoor skills coordinator, about our various outdoor education programs, the volunteers that make them possible, and just getting kids and adults introduced to the outdoors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

In this episode of NDO Podcast Cayla makes her return with Casey and they visit with Stephanie Tucker, Department game management section leader, and RJ Gross, Department upland game biologist, about the Department’s research philosophy, new turkey research in collaboration with University of North Dakota, other ongoing Department research projects and spring gobbler plans. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

In this episode of NDO Podcast Casey visits with Bill Haase, Department assistant wildlife chief and Kevin Kading, Department private lands section leader, about the tough winter and the many short- and long-term tools and resources the Department can offer to landowners to address wildlife depredation, especially during winters like this. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm....

In this episode of NDO Podcast Casey Anderson visits with Fisheries Division Chief Greg Power about ice fishing and what this year’s harsh winter is going to mean for fisheries going into the open water fishing season.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the NDO Podcast Casey visits with Department Director Jeb Williams and Deputy Director Scott Peterson about the 2023 North Dakota legislative session and outdoor related bills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Department Business Operations Manager Brian Hosek about the new North Dakota Game and Fish Department mobile app. We will discuss some of the features of this free app and tell you how you can get it for your smartphone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Jason Mitchell, angler, industry leader, TV host, guide, YouTuber and dad. We talk about how he got his start in the industry, North Dakota fisheries management, his failed trapping endeavors and the trials and tribulation of introducing kids to the outdoors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Department deputy director, Scott Peterson and his son, Greg Peterson. We dive into North Dakota sausage making culture and traditions with recipes, garage logic, equipment, and plenty of laughs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Department fisheries chief, Greg Power. We talk about the challenges this unprecedented snow presents for our fish and wildlife populations and ice fishing access. But we also talk silver linings and our favorite hardwater hacks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with the Department director, Jeb Williams. He talks about his smalltown North Dakota upbringing, long and varied career with the Department, priorities moving forward and holiday meal plans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with the Department’s survey coordinator, Chad Parent. He explains the pros and cons of mandatory harvest reporting versus the harvest surveys we utilize, how harvest surveys, in combination with other data, contribute to understanding the big picture of how wildlife populations are faring and argues that participating in harvest surveys should be added to t...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Stephanie Tucker, Department game management section leader and furbearer biologist and John Paulson, USDA Wildlife Services director in North Dakota. We explain the collaborative agreement between the agencies when it comes to wildlife depredation, explore some of the other unique avenues of Wildlife Services’ work and laugh about the soaring truffle s...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Heather Husband, Meadowlark Initiative coordinator with the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust, and Ryan Taylor, Ducks Unlimited public policy director of North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. We discuss the purpose and mission behind the Meadowlark Initiative, the benefits to all North Dakotans and the subtle beauty of the prairie. Hosted by Simple...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Jeff Benda, hunter, photographer, writer and wild game chef out of Fargo. We talk about some unique field care techniques, underrated cuts of meat, deviled-kidneys and more wild game dish ideas just in time for North Dakota’s deer opener. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Dr. Charlie Bahnson, the Department’s wildlife veterinarian. We learn more about the many diseases impacting wildlife in the state, touch on CWD and the status in North Dakota and hear about the grossest thing Dr. Charlie has encountered as a wildlife vet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Jesse Kolar, the Department’s upland game management supervisor, and Ben Geaumont, research associate professor of wildlife and range at the Hettinger Research Extension Center. We talk upland game management, the impacts of recent weather events on pheasants and the importance of grasslands and what the future might hold for upland game birds in North...

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Paul Bailey, the Department’s south central district fisheries supervisor. We take a deep dive into the walleye tagging studies on the Missouri River System and Lake Alkaline, and discuss how those studies support that hormones and temperature are two important factors influencing walleye feeding and angler success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...