Episodes

  • Ep. 63 – Because of the Way That It Is

    Ep. 63 – Because of the Way That It Is
    Jan 22 2025
    In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Scott Gangl, Department fisheries management section leader, and Paul Bailey, Department south central district fisheries supervisor, about some of the unique characteristics of North Dakota fish species, why that is and how this information can be useful to anglers.
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    54 mins
  • Ep. 62 – Less Throwing Stones, More Conversations

    Ep. 62 – Less Throwing Stones, More Conversations
    Jan 8 2025
    In this episode of NDO Podcast Casey and Cayla talk about the main takeaways from the Habitat and Hunting Access Summit and possible pathways forward.
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    46 mins
  • Ep. 61 – Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog

    Ep. 61 – Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog
    Dec 27 2024
    In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Rep. Todd Porter, district 34, about the North Dakota legislative process and how and why sportsmen can get involved.
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    58 mins
  • Ep. 60 – Lutefisk and 4-Buckle Boots

    Ep. 60 – Lutefisk and 4-Buckle Boots
    Dec 11 2024
    In this episode of NDO Podcast we celebrate the season by visiting with Scott Peterson, deputy director, and Greg Link, conservation and communications division chief, about Christmas traditions growing up in smalltown North Dakota, holiday meals, and a few gift ideas for the outdoorsy people in your life.
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    49 mins
  • Ep. 59 – Habitat and Hunting Access

    Ep. 59 – Habitat and Hunting Access
    Nov 27 2024
    In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Kevin Kading, Department private land section leader, about the upcoming Habitat and Hunting Access Summit and the challenges facing the future of our hunting heritage in North Dakota.
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    42 mins
  • Ep. 58 – Mountain Lion Tango

    Ep. 58 – Mountain Lion Tango
    Nov 13 2024
    In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Stephanie Tucker, Department game management section leader and furbearer biologist, about bounties, fur market, fisher pregnancies, the wildlife health laboratory, trapping regulations, and the time Steph came face to face with a mama mountain lion.
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    46 mins
  • Ep. 57 – Fighting the October 5th Historic Wildfires

    Ep. 57 – Fighting the October 5th Historic Wildfires
    Oct 30 2024
    In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Ryan Melin, fire management officer with the North Dakota Forest Service and Hunter Noor, NDFS wildland fire operations assistant fire management officer, about the historic wildfires in western North Dakota and the coordination, on-the-ground efforts and support involved in wildland firefighting.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep. 56 – Salmon Mom Russ

    Ep. 56 – Salmon Mom Russ
    Oct 16 2024
    In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Russ Kinzler, Department Missouri River System fisheries management supervisor, about the history of North Dakota’s salmon stocking program, the spawning process and some tips for anglers hoping to pursue salmon.
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    45 mins