Nick checks in with Ben Holen, ANS Coordinator for the NDG&F regarding openings for watercraft inspectors this spring and summer and previews what looks to be a nice first openwater weekend across the region. 

Nick catches up with Jeff Long, NASP State Coordinator, for info on the upcoming state tournament, and the amazing growth of this program in half of ND's schools and more than 16,000 participants statewide!

NDG&F Outreach Biologist advises anglers to make an early exit with their permanent shacks ahead of the removal deadline on Mar. 15. 

There is a lot going on for the North Dakota Wildlife Federation in March and April.  Western ND Conservation Coordinator Cara Greger breaks down all the conservation presentations and fun events the organization has set for the start of spring! 

NDG&F Upland Game Biologist RJ Gross drops the details on more than 1,000 extra turkey tags hanging out there for hunters this spring. 

Friend of the show Tanner Bruse, MN PF State Coordinator stops by to give a preview of Pheasant Fest and all the great conservation efforts Pheasants Forever has on the table for operators and landowners looking to add wild acres to their landscape. 

Guest Mike Biewer of Delta Waterfowl gives us a preview of the upcoming banquet in Valley City, ND and the great things the organization is doing for habitat and the future of hunting. 

Missouri River Fisheries Supervisor Russell Kinzler of the NDG&F Dept. shares an update on what anglers can expect this season on the Missouri River, from Lake Oahe on up to Sakakawea. 

Nick shares the forecast for mid-winter ice fishing and some quick tips for success in this installment of the Weekender's Edge.