2008 Retrospective - YEAR in REVIEW
Kim Fundingsland/MDN - - Minot’s West Dakota Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation held a campout for kids at the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park this year. Here park ranger John Heiser, right, explains the details of an upcoming hike to a group of youngsters.
This week I finish up our look at some of my favorite outdoor stories from 2008. There was a lot of them and obviously I can’t recap them all, but here’s a second glimpse at several that proved as interesting or, hopefully as informative as any. July Moose in the city always attract attention. There were fewer sightings of moose in Minot during 2008 than in previous years, but we still had visits from the big critters. Two young bull moose were seen in the area of the Jack Hoeven Wee Links Golf Course. Fortunately for greenskeepers and Minot’s young golfers, the moose didn’t spend too much time at the course. It became increasingly apparent in July that Lake Sakakawea was going to continue a relatively rapid rise that was unexpected during the early part of spring. By mid-July trees that had grown on previously dry shoreline now had only the top portions of them jutting above the water.
» Full StoryBRIEFS - Winter not for the birds
These pheasants recently found shelter under some tractor trailers parked at a McLean County farmstead. Limited snow cover under the trailers made it easier for the birds to scratch in search of food.
» Full StoryCOLUMN: 2009 begins with a glance back, a look ahead
In looking back over some of the outdoor items I had the chance to cover during 2008 it reminded me of how many opportunities exist in our state for those who have any interest in the outdoors.
» Full StoryDAKOTA REC REPORT - Jan. 2, 2009
FISHING
Lake Sakakawea elevation, Dec. 31: 1,824.7 feet above mean sea level.
Tournaments: Jan. 3: Missouri River, Marina Bay: Lake Audubon, Totten Trail.
N.D.
Heading SOUTH for some MEXICAN
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Border Patrol watched closely and with great interest as an armed Williston man crept up to the banks of the Rio Grande River in an area where illegal aliens are known to frequently enter the United States.
» Full Story2008 Retrospective: YEAR in REVIEW
In covering outdoors issues and events I get to witness quite a wide variety of happenings in North Dakota. That’s good, because any time spent outdoors is enjoyable for me.
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Bishop Ryan vs. Stanley
MSU vs. Briercrest College
MSU Women's Basketball 1/5/9
Skyrockets vs. Kansas City
Skyrockets vs Las Vegas
GBB-Minot High vs. St. Mary's
MHS vs. Bismarck High
Ryan vs Dunseith
