North Dakota Outdoors Podcast

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Ep. 97 – Jerry the Ice Cream Man May 13, 2026

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In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Jerry Weigel, Department fisheries production and development supervisor, about raising, stocking and transporting fish, how the demand for fish has changed over time and why his job is so rewarding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 96 – Which Came First, Paddlefish or Spatulas? Apr 29, 2026

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In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Aaron Slominski and Paul Bailey, Department fisheries district supervisors, all about paddlefish. We talk evolutionary history, adaptations, current populations, management strategies and even how they taste. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 95 – If You Don't Know Where You've Come From Apr 15, 2026

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In this episode of NDO Podcast Casey and Cayla take a historical walk through a Game and Fish Department timeline – from the agency’s inception to the price of the first fishing license, closed seasons and impactful legislation – to get a feel for where we’ve come from and maybe some insight into where we’re headed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 94 – That Ain’t No Robin’s Nest Apr 01, 2026

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In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Sandra Johnson, Department conservation biologist, about bald eagles, their recovery from the endangered species list and how they’re faring today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 93 – It's Important to Us All Mar 18, 2026

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In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Patrick Isakson, Department conservation section supervisor, about the newly approved 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan and changes since the last iteration including more public-facing resources and involvement from citizens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 92 – From My Ice House to Your Ice House Mar 04, 2026

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In this episode of NDO Podcast we’re hole hopping around Jamestown Reservoir in pursuit of crappies. Bruce Kreft, Department conservation and communications division chief, steps in as co-host to visit with BJ Kratz, southeast fisheries district supervisor, about this renowned crappie fishery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 91 – Move Your Cows Sitting Behind a Computer Feb 18, 2026

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In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Kevin Sedivec and Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University researchers and professors in the School of Natural Resource Sciences, about using virtual fencing for grazing management. We discuss their economic and biological findings, challenges and promising future applications. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 90 – Not What I thought That Was Gonna Be Feb 04, 2026

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In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Joe Lucas, Department game warden supervisor, about the top hunting and fishing violations in 2025, the process to becoming a game warden, and some interesting stories from the field this fall, one of which involves an emu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 89 – There’s a Lot of Pus Involved Jan 21, 2026

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In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Logan Weyand, Department wildlife veterinarian, about his career path, experiences and initial thoughts, priorities and stories on the job here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 88 – Not Good For Anybody Jan 07, 2026

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In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with one of our wardens, whose voice is disguised to remain anonymous, about a particularly complex poaching case involving social media, satellite imagery and trail camera time stamps to bust wannabe hunting influencer, Andy Elliott. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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