Luke taught us something I hope I never forget: No matter what you’re going through, go do what you love. Make the most of the time you have.
The Drift
The Weekend We Ditched Everything Else
The unluckiest grouse in Sioux County. Read more in this month’s guest-written The Drift.
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The Drift - You Can Do Hard Things
Sometimes the departure from the predictable is even fun. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Largemouths
In search of the illustrious largemouth bass. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Unsuccessful
Feeling like a kid again in the North Dakota Outdoors. Read this month's The Drift.
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Planting Season
It’s go-time here on the prairie. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Pulling a Bendel
A habit I haven’t outgrown. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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March Madness
Bonus points instead of brackets. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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2026 Is the New 2016
We could all use a little flashback. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Holiday Traditions
No matter the circumstances, traditions are traditions. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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One for Everyone
Back then, every hunter had a freezer full of venison. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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The Unthinkable
A solo prairie walkabout. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Nothing to Do
Dance parties on the prairie. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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It Smells Like Fall
Sometimes it just takes one whiff. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Feeling Wild
It sure is a luxury to feel wild these days. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Paddlefish Tagging
It’s all hands on deck during field season, literally. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Baking Pie
It's time to start baking a bigger pie. Read this month's The Drift.
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April
You never know what you’ll be doing in April. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Muddy Pawprints
Dogs have it all figured out. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Parenting on Ice
Making the most of our fool’s spring. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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By the Numbers
Sometimes the numbers tell a story. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Muley Hunting
A long-awaited hunt unfolds. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Retro Rocket
Unseasonable October weather has its advantages. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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September Skies
The pursuits may have changed over the years, but the feelings haven’t. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Dinosaurs and Beaches are Important Too
Just when you think you have things figured out as a parent, everything changes. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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Savor It
If you’re not eating local in July, you’re not trying. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
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CAYLA BENDEL
NORTH DAKOTA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT
R3 COORDINATOR
