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North Dakota Game and Fish Department outreach biologists will present a series of wildlife and conservation related talks each Wednesday night through much of March.
The popular presentations are held in the department’s Bismarck office, begin at 7 p.m. each week, and last about 90 minutes.
Written materials and handouts will be available. For more information call the department’s outreach section at 328-6615.
 | Feb. 1 – Tracks and Signs of North Dakota Wildlife – Learn the shapes and patterns of tracks left by North Dakota wildlife in the soil and snow. Also, learn other signs that provide clues to animal whereabouts. This program is geared for fourth-graders to adults. |
| Feb. 15 – Furbearers of North Dakota – Touch furs, identify habitats and learn the biology of a group of wildlife called furbearers, including species like mink, fox, muskrat and raccoon. Learn how these animals are used for their fur and how their populations affect other wildlife. Presentation is geared for fourth-graders to adults. |
| Feb. 22 – Raptors of North Dakota – Hawks, owls, eagles and falcons belong to a group of predatory birds called raptors. Learn about their habitats, eating habits and identifying characteristics. Raptor expert Greg Brooks will present an in-depth, educational look at two of North Dakota’s raptors, the bald eagle and great-horned owl. Brooks will have live birds on hand for this presentation. Presentation is geared for fourth-grader to adults. |
| March 1 – Trees and Shrubs for Wildlife – Some tree and shrub species are more beneficial to wildlife than others. Learn to recognize trees and shrubs that will survive North Dakota’s climate, as well as provide food and shelter for wildlife. Learn about planting and caring for trees and shrubs, and how to identify bird that are attracted to these plantings. This presentation is tailored for adults. |
| March 8 – Waterfowl Identification – North Dakota is one of the most important states in the U.S. for producing ducks. Learn about important prairie and wetland habitats where these birds live and raise young. Whether you hunt waterfowl or like to watch birds, learn to identify migratory waterfowl by examining color photographs, drawings, duck mounts and wings. Test your skills at the end with a fun quiz. Presentation is for fourth-graders to adults. |
| March 15 – Catching, Cleaning and Preparing Northern Pike – The northern pike is the state fish, plentiful, and easy to catch. Learn what habitat pike prefer and methods – including darkhouse spearfishng and hook and line techniques – to put fish on the table. Participate in a hands-on filleting session to learn how to remove bones from pike, and take home recipes to prepare this fish. Presentation is geared for fourth-graders to adults. |
| March 22 – Mountain Lions in North Dakota – Learn all about this large, mysterious predator including its historic and current status, preferred habitat, track identification, food requirements, and other interesting facts. Participants will see a mountain lion pelt, skull, scat and actual impressions taken from a mountain lion track. Presentation is geared for fourth-graders to adults. |
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