September 2025
THE FISHING AND HUNTING MAGAZINE OF THE DAKOTAS
September 2025
Issue 505 Volume XXXXVI Issue VII
34 BIGHORN SHEEP by Doug Leier Management and habitat success story.
36 UPLAND GAME OUTLOOK by Bill Mitzel Two mild winters add up nicely.
FEATURES
60 STRUGGLING WETLANDS by Bill Mitzel When is water more valuable than crop production?
64 MULE DEER MEMORY by Clint Lindemann Valuable friends help create a lasting adventure.
40 SAGE GROUSE DECLINE Land use changes when wildlife can’ t adapt.
42 DUCK NUMBERS POSITIVE A bit of encouraging territory.
46 A GREAT YEAR FOR FOOD HELP by Jeff Olson An uplifting success for people involved.
48 FAVORITE THINGS by Tony Dean The best of the best for fall is reviewed.
69 FALL FISHING SAFETY / SUCCESS Great fishing opportunities remain, in comfort.
70 GOOSE HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES ABUNDANT Saving these great birds over time and effort.
72 PHEASANTS FOREVER GAINS GROUND Working with private folks creates habitat.
74 ND DEER TAGS DOWN Numbers lowest in nearly 50 years.
54 HUNTING WITH A NEW FRIEND by Chuck Dieter What could be more exciting than a puppy in the field.
76 REMEMBERING HOME by Jim Fuglie Days of growing up on the prairie.
56 GRASSLANDS HELP by Doug Leier People and landowners working together.
80 STATEHOOD by Bill Mitzel Still the best place on earth.
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EDITORIAL.............................................. 6 BILL ANTONIDES.................................... 8 JASON MITCHELL................................ 12 JOHN POLLMANN................................ 14 BRIAN BLACKWELL............................ 18
DEPARTMENTS
MISSOURI RIVER REPORT.................. 22 DAKOTA RECALL................................. 24 PEGGY HANKEY................................... 26 MORT BANK.......................................... 27 LOOK WHO’ S TALKING....................... 28 DAKOTA DIGEST.................................. 30
BEHIND THE BADGE............................ 79 DC NOTEBOOK..................................... 80 DAKOTA KIDS....................................... 85 WHOPPERS........................................... 86 CLASSIFIEDS........................................ 88 LAST CAST........................................... 90
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