North Dakota Outdoors Podcast
North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Show overview
North Dakota Outdoors Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 98 episodes. That works out to roughly 80 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 54 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Government show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. Published by North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
From the publisher
The official podcast of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The mission of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department is to protect, conserve and enhance fish and wildlife populations and their habitat for sustained public consumptive and nonconsumptive use. Tune into this bi-weekly podcast to hear from wildlife biologists, natural resource managers, landowners, avid sportsmen and women and others about all things North Dakota outdoors. For more information visit gf.nd.gov
Latest Episodes
View all 98 episodesEp. 97 – Jerry the Ice Cream Man
Ep. 96 – Which Came First, Paddlefish or Spatulas?
Ep. 95 – If You Don't Know Where You've Come From
Ep 94Ep. 94 – That Ain’t No Robin’s Nest
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 93Ep. 93 – It's Important to Us All
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 92Ep. 92 – From My Ice House to Your Ice House
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 91Ep. 91 – Move Your Cows Sitting Behind a Computer
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 90Ep. 90 – Not What I thought That Was Gonna Be
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 89Ep. 89 – There’s a Lot of Pus Involved
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 88Ep. 88 – Not Good For Anybody
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.
Ep 87Ep. 87 – Twelve Days of Game and Fishmas
In this episode of NDO Podcast Casey and Cayla sing their way through the highlights of 2025 in an off-tune rendition of the “Twelve Days of Game and Fishmas.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 86Ep. 86 – Party Mobile
In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Kent Luttschwager, Department wildlife resource management section leader, about the diverse work a district biologist does, how WMA management has changed throughout his career and utilizing cattle grazing to accomplish our goals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 85Ep. 85 – If It's Daylight, There's Someone There
In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Marty Egeland, Department education section leader, about the importance of providing access to places to shoot, our shooting range grant program and recent range projects. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 84Ep. 84 – If Everyone Did a Little Bit
In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Kevin Kading, Department private land section leader, about steps taken since the 2024 Habitat and Hunting Access Summit including new tools, programs, partnerships and out-of-the-box solutions to ensuring our hunting heritage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 83Ep. 83 – From Tag to Field to Freezer to Table
In this episode of NDO Podcast Casey and Cayla discuss the decisions you make about wild game meat before you even pull the trigger, best practices for packaging and processing, and tips for integrating wild game into busy work weeks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 82Ep. 82 – Fair is Not Equal, and Equal is Not Fair
In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Brian Hosek, Department administrative services division chief, and Randy Meissner, licensing services manager, about the history, complexities and innerworkings of the deer, elk, moose and pronghorn gratis licenses and lotteries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 81Ep. 81 – The Life of a Lake
In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Scott Gangl, Department fisheries management section leader, about the life cycle of lakes and reservoirs, how that relates to our fisheries management, and how he knows where the fish are biting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 80Ep. 80 – Short Supply
In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Ben Matykiewicz, Department big game biologist, about the habitat needs of deer throughout their life cycle and what might be currently lacking on the North Dakota landscape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 79Ep. 79 - From Six Years-Old to 96 Years-Old
In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Nathan and Lisa Neameyer, two dedicated National Archery in the Schools Program volunteers, about how they got into NASP, the impact it has on kids, schools and communities, and why Nathan is a jerk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 78Ep. 78 – A Delicate Balance
In this episode of NDO Podcast, we visit with Bill Haase, Department wildlife division chief, and John Palarski, Department migratory game bird biologist, to break down the new nonresident waterfowl regulations, how we arrived here and what the future might hold for waterfowl hunting in North Dakota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.