BISMARCK – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department encourages boaters to plan accordingly when launching and loading a boat. Here are a few simple reminders to ensure a fluent transition at the ramp ...

Most people who use boat ramps expect a fairly smooth entry and eventual exit from the water. What happens between the two is what creates memories of a great day, whether it's fish caught or some ...

So you have finally purchased or decided to get your very own boat. Owning a boat can open doors to a variety of water-based activities that you can enjoy yourself as well as with your friends and ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Virtually every time we go boating, the day is marred by unpleasant experiences on the boat ramp.

It felt great just to be getting back on the water. For several weeks ice cover had eliminated any possibility of launching a boat on any of the area’s waters.

I’ll admit it, I tend to feel a little paranoid whenever I launch my boat. I believe it’s because of the occasional embarrassing and stupid faux pas that I’ve managed to pull off in front of others at ...