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Cayla Bendel hunting

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CAYLA BENDEL

NORTH DAKOTA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT
R3 COORDINATOR

I hope you choose to come along with me and celebrate how North Dakota is an incredible place for outdoor enthusiasts to call home.

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I hope you choose to come along with me and celebrate how North Dakota is an incredible place for outdoor enthusiasts to call home.

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People on boat fishing

84 Percent

A piece of childhood artwork proves to be somewhat foretelling. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
child fishing on pier

More Questions Than Answers

Trying to make sense of the most unpredictable 'wildlife' species. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
Fin with harvested sharptail

Shifting Priorities

Welcoming 2024 with old traditions but new perspective. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
Jackie by corn field hunting

Grandmas Get Ready - Guest Words by Jackie Ressler

One mom grants herself the grace to spend time recharging her own batteries this deer season. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
Scott and Fischer after a hunt

Embracing the Lifestyle

Snippets of joy from an October that looks a little different for this first-time mom. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
Cayla in a field hunting

Late Bedtimes and Mosquito Bites

Early season jitters and navigating parenthood is getting the best of this mama. Read more in this month’s The Drift.
Hunter with hunting dog and harvested quail

A Real Taste of the Uplands

No matter if you’re new to upland hunting or an old hand, a new free online course will broaden your skillset and view of the uplands. Learn more in this month’s The Drift.

WEEKEND PLANS

Wondering what to do this weekend? You have come to the right place!

WEEKEND
PLANS

Wondering what to do
this weekend? You have
come to the right place!

Bee on coneflower

Backyards and Beyond

Warbler

Wildlife Viewing
Natural History Calendar

Steak on a platter

Cayla's Kitchen
Try a New Recipe