The number of roosters heard crowing during the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 2024 spring pheasant crowing count survey was up 37% statewide from last year. The primary regions holding pheasants showed 28.8 crows per stop in the southwest, up from 19.5 in 2023; 21.5 crows per stop ...

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. Launching – Don’t pull onto the ramp until your boat is ready to launch. – Prepare for ...

The next guide and outfitter written examination is Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m. at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck. Preregistration is required no later than Friday, Aug. 9, by calling the department’s enforcement office. In addition to passing a written exam, ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 77th annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of about 2.9 million birds, down from 3.4 million last year. The 2024 breeding duck index was the 30th highest on record and stands at 17% above the long-term (1948-2023) ...

North Dakota state law requires youth ages 12-15 who want to operate a boat or personal watercraft by themselves with at least a 10-horsepower motor must pass the state’s boating basics course. The course is available for home-study by contacting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. ...

June is Great Outdoors Month, and the messaging about embracing outdoor activities is often associated with national park sites. But industry voices say state sites shouldn't be overlooked for their drawing power. North Dakota recently broke ground on transforming the Pembina Gorge Recreation ...