ND Game and Fish Newsletter - May 22

[Swany]

All,
Here is a copy of the most recent newsletter from NDGF:

Leave Baby Animals Alone, Motorists Advised of Deer
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department emphasizes a simple message to well-intentioned humans who want to pick up and rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals – don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or a songbird, it is better to just leave them alone.
More often than not young animals are not abandoned or deserted, and the mother is probably watching nearby. Young wildlife are purposely placed into seclusion by their mothers to protect them from predators.
Anytime a young wild animal has human contact its chance for survival decreases significantly. It’s illegal to take wild animals home, and captive animals later returned to the wild will struggle to survive because they do not possess learned survival skills.
The only time a baby animal should be picked up is if a young songbird is found on a doorstep. If that is the case, the young bird should be moved nearby to suitable habitat.
Citizens should also steer clear of adult wildlife, such as deer or moose that might wander into urban areas. Crowding stresses animals, and this could lead to a potentially dangerous situation.
Also, motorists are reminded to watch for deer along roadways. June is one of the peak months for deer‑vehicle accidents because young animals are dispersing from their home ranges. With deer more active during these months, the potential for car‑deer collisions increases.

Deer Gun Applications Due June 3, Resident Gratis Now Online
North Dakota deer hunters are reminded the deadline for submitting applications for the 2009 gun season is June 3.
The deadline applies to muzzleloader, regular gun, gratis and nonresident landowner, and youth antlered mule deer applications (specifically for antlered mule deer in units 3B1, 3B2, and 4A-4F). The deadline for regular statewide youth licenses is Sept. 1.
In addition, the deadline for submitting an antlerless white-tailed deer gun application for ages 12 and 13 is Sept. 1. Hunters are reminded that completion of a hunter education course is required before applying.
Prospective hunters can apply online, or print out an application to mail, at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Landowners should note that the resident gratis application is now available for completion online.
Deer applications are also accepted by calling 800-406-6409, and are available at county auditors, license vendors and Game and Fish offices.
Anyone mailing applications to the Game and Fish Department is advised to mail early because some post offices use the following day’s postmark for mail received after regular hours. The department’s online application feature will be deactivated June 3 at midnight.

Fishing for Free June 6-7
North Dakota anglers are reminded they can fish for free June 6-7.
That is the weekend North Dakota residents may fish without a license, except for paddlefish. All other fishing regulations apply.
Refer to the 2008-10 North Dakota Fishing Guide for season information.

[Randy Kaar]

Thanks for posting this!

randy

[Swany]

No problem Randy. I will keep them coming as I get them sent to me.