The fishing community in 2001 marked the opening of managed spearing in 30 North Dakota waters. Whether you agree or disagree with spearing, the North Dakota Legislature directed the state Game and ...

WEST FARGO – Have you ever been darkhouse spearfishing for pike? It’s relatively new, compared with most outdoor recreation in North Dakota, having started a mere 25 years ago, but for those who have ...

PIERRE | Anglers can spear northern pike and catfish on all lakes along the South Dakota and Minnesota border until the end of February. A valid South Dakota fishing license and a game fish spearing ...

I have always enjoyed my own little internal debates, like would I rather have a 12-ounce hamburger steak for a little less price than an 8-ounce rib eye steak? And the same concept applies to the ...

Northern pike are North Dakota’s state fish. Learn about the biology and behavior of this unique species in this week's “North Dakota Outdoors” webcast, with fisheries biologist Paul Bailey.

Lately I’ve been intrigued by the growing interest in hunting and fishing methods that are more “retro” or “back-in-the-day.” From recurve bows for deer hunting, to fishing with a hook and bobber in ...

HOT SPRINGS — When one thinks about the fishing opportunities provided by some of the area’s smaller lakes like Cold Brook Dam — located just a couple miles north of Hot Springs — thoughts of reeling ...

There are big northern pike. And then there are pike like the monster Nathan Lafleur caught and released in late April while flyfishing in a shallow bay of North Dakota’s Devils Lake. The fish, ...