Game And Fish Issues Ice Warning

Anglers are encouraged to take precautions such as wearing a lifejacket and carrying a cellphone.

 

 

 

 

Lake Astabula (Doug Leier, Game & Fish, KFGO)

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is cautioning winter anglers about early ice.

Officials say ice on lakes might not be safe this time of year for a number of reasons, including daily temperature swings that affect ice strength and significant variations in ice thickness even in small areas.

A couple of ice fishing houses fell through the ice on Lake Ashtabula last week.

Anglers are encouraged to take precautions such as wearing a lifejacket and carrying a cellphone.

 

AP

   

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