Why People Fish

In this episode of NDO Podcast, we visit with Logan Weyand, Department wildlife veterinarian, about what EHD is, this year’s outbreak, and what research opportunities are in play for trying to better understand this complex disease system and work towards mitigation options.

In this episode of NDO Podcast, we’re overlooking the Pembina Gorge and visiting with Brian Prince, wildlife resource management supervisor, about the diversity of landscapes in his district – from prairies to aspen forests to bur oak river bottoms – some of his biggest “opportunities to work hard” and using time in the skid steer for therapy.

In this episode of NDO Podcast, we visit with Martin Shervey, forest health manager with North Dakota Forest Service, about the recent finding of Emerald Ash Borer in Burleigh county, other tree diseases, and what steps you can take to have healthy trees.

In this episode of NDO Podcast, we visit with Paul Bailey, department south central fisheries supervisor, and Dr. Mark Kaemingk, University of North Dakota associate biology professor, about the complexities of how humans interact with natural resources and some recent collaborative research investigating just that.

In this episode of NDO Podcast, we’re at Audubon Wildlife Management Area visiting with Dan Halstead, wildlife resource management supervisor, about a recent wetland development project here, the uniqueness of Mallard Island, and challenges that lie ahead for the next generation of wildlife habitat managers.

In this episode of NDO Podcast, we visit with Bill Haase, Department wildlife division chief, about hunting regulation changes, habitat and access updates and how the hunting season is shaping up overall for this fall.  

In this episode of NDO Podcast we’re at Raab Wildlife Management Area visiting with Judd Jasmer, wildlife resource management supervisor, about the acquisition of this WMA, the rewarding work of transforming it and some of the other unique WMAs in his district.

In this episode of NDO Podcast, Ron Wilson, North Dakota Outdoors editor, steps in as co-host to visit with Mike Forsberg, conservation photographer, and Andy Caven, habitat ecologist, on a rest stop in Bismarck along their 2,500 mile journey to pedal the whooping crane migration route from Texas to Saskatchewan.

In this episode of NDO Podcast we’re onsite at the North Dakota Clay Target League State Tournament visiting with Brain Schaffer, department hunter education coordinator and league coach, and Adam Dunlop, coach, volunteer and parent, about the impact shooting sports has on kids, families and communities.

In this episode of NDO Podcast we’re at Lonetree Wildlife Management Area visiting with Blake Schaan, wildlife resource management supervisor, about this unique WMA and the rest of his district, the first of several episodes highlighting the department’s seven wildlife resource districts.