I'm looking at a job opportunity that could either be in Bismarck or Fargo. The interview process has been going great so far. How is that area? Are there plenty of things for an hunting, fishing, camping, and target shooting type of guy like myself to do? I don't mind the cold at all and the more "remote" an area is, the better.

I'm currently in Illinois - my career here is going downhill, crime is going through the roof, the state economy is failing, and the gun laws are terrible. I grew up in a small city in Iowa along the Mississippi river, and would like to return to my small town/midsized city life.

Thanks for the info. Might have to hit you up on the realtor recommendation. Final interview is coming up soon. Sure would be nice to get out of Illinois.

I live in Fargo, I like it but it's getting a little too big, the few public ranges are always packed and even on public land an hour out of town there's always people riding horses etc. Hard to find a place to just be alone.

UPDATE –– I'm going to be accepting the offer in Fargo. I had visited both Fargo and Bismarck during both interviews. Like most of you, I liked Bismarck better, but the job offer was much, much better in Fargo. Both cities are a huge improvement over where I currently reside in Illinois, so I'm happy. Thanks to all for the advice.

Going the apartment route for now - anyone in Fargo have any recommendations? Willing to pay up to $900/mo

I'd like to eventually, but I need to unload the home I own in Illinois first.

Interesting... Thats one thing that kept me out of Bismarck. Hard to find housing. Thanks for the info. Im taking a 6 month lease on the apt. Ill have to reevaluate in 6 months if its somewhere I want to stay.