Deer hunters who can’t find their deer license should contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department soon to secure their tag before the season opens. The Game and Fish Department must be contacted to authorize the online purchase of a replacement tag. Printable applications are not ...

The opening shots, so to speak, of the 2023 hunting season officially began over two months ago on Aug. 15 with the early Canada goose season. If you’re like many, the intention of brushing up on your swing and transitioning from fishing to shotgunning isn’t as gradual as you’d like. And ...

As the old saying goes, “If it wasn’t for the weather, most people wouldn’t know how to start a conversation.” The weather here on the Northern Plains impacts everything and everyone directly, and for farmers, ranchers, hunters, biologists and wildlife managers, what happened in the ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is asking water recreationists and property owners to check for zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species when removing boat lifts, docks and other equipment from state waters. Ben Holen, ANS coordinator, said water recreationists and property ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department encourages hunters, anglers and landowners who witness a fish or wildlife violation to file a report with Report All Poachers. Witnesses should report a violation by calling RAP at 328-9921. Witnesses should note the vehicle description, including ...

A permit is required before taking possession of a dead deer found near a road or in a field. Only shed antlers can be possessed without a permit. Permits are free and available from North Dakota Game and Fish Department game wardens and local law enforcement offices. In addition, hunters ...