Natural Areas of North Dakota
A guide to some of North Dakota's most treasured undeveloped areas, including locations and descriptions of 19 publicly-accessible natural areas The following special guide is a combined effort of the North Dakota OUTDOORS editorial staff with ... [... more]
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Aging Moose
A guide intended to help successful hunters estimate the age of their moose Each year Game and Fish biologists run moose checking stations to gather information from hunters about harvested animals. A common question from hunters is: "How old is ... [... more]
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North Dakota's Endangered and Threatened Species
Color photos and distribution maps, along with descriptive information about the various species This colored guide is designed to provide any reader a quick and meaningful method of identifying and learning about the federally listed threatened ... [... more]
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Upland Game Identification
A basic guide for aging and sexing game birds in the hand, this resource contains photos and step by step instructions to aid both experienced and beginner hunters Bihrle, Craig. 1993. Upland game identification - A basic guide for aging and ... [... more]
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Native Wildflowers of the North Dakota Grasslands
A series of short, popular articles on 225 species of native wildflowers of the North Dakota grasslands, consisting of photos and information on life history, identifying traits, viewing locations, and nomenclatural history For the past 15 years, ... [... more]
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NPWRC :: WildBird's Top 50 Birding Hotspots
Detailed guide to the top 50 areas to view nesting and migratory birds, along with short descriptions of the top 20 birding sites Konrad, Paul M. 1996. WildBird's top 50 birding hotspots - the best birding locations await you throughout North ... [... more]
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The Bald Eagle in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is an important wintering area for bald eagles, consistently ranking among the top 10 states for numbers of birds. Each winter thousands of eagles migrate south from their nesting range and take up residence wherever they encounter open ... [... more]
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A Closer Look Series from North Dakota Outdoors
A series of short articles on various wildlife species and habitats encountered in North Dakota A Closer Look: The Cedar Waxwing A Closer Look: Giant Moths of North Dakota A Closer Look: The Great Ichneumon A Closer Look: The Lark Sparrow A ... [... more]
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Home Made Nest Sites for Mallards
Information and plans for the construction, placement, and maintenance of two types of elevated nesting structures that can be used to increase mallard nest success Nearly everyone who lives in North Dakota is likely to be familiar with the ... [... more]
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Mallard Brood Survival in Prairie Pothole Landscapes
Considers key factors influencing mallard brood survival and provides a model for predicting brood survival rates Gary Krapu, Pamela Pietz, David Brandt, and Robert Cox, Jr., U.S. Geological Survey Total brood loss for mallards is 5 times more ... [... more]
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The Wolf Dilemma in Minnesota:
Seeks public input on management of the Minnesota wolf population to minimize having to kill an increasing number of wolves each year Mech, L. David. 1999. The wolf dilemma in Minnesota: Can you help solve it? International Wolf 9(1):18-20. Most ... [... more]
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Collecting on the Prairie:
Louis B. Bishop and an unidentified companion during one of his North Dakota collecting trips — probably 1905. Hafermehl, Louis N. 1990. Collecting on the prairie: early oologists in North Dakota. North Dakota History 57(1):30-36. examines the ... [... more]
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