The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other sponsors will usher youngsters into fall during the annual Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot. The event is today from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Game and Fish Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park on the grounds of the North Dakota State Fair. Young outdoor enthusiasts will experience outdoor activities that relate to archery, fishing, waterfowl and upland game. Prizes will be awarded.
The fall turkey season is set with 4,435 licenses available to hunters, 460 more than last year. Applicants can apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. The deadline is Sept. 6. Only North Dakota residents are eligible to apply. Nonresidents can apply for remaining fall turkey licenses following the first lottery. The fall wild turkey season runs from Oct. 14 through Jan. 7.
The swan lottery has been held and all 2,200 licenses were issued. A total of 2,920 applications were received. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a refund to their credit cards. Individual results are available online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov.
A federal duck stamp is required for waterfowl hunters ages 16 and older beginning Sept. 1. Waterfowl includes ducks, geese, swans, mergansers and coots. This year’s 2023-24 federal duck stamp is available for electronic purchase through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov, or license vendors registered with the department’s licensing system. Physical stamps are not available at North Dakota license vendors but can still be purchased at many U.S. Postal Service offices. The electronic stamp is a purchase item like any other hunting or fishing ...
August means the early Canada goose season and the beginning of the 2023 hunting seasons. Part of the process is looking for places to hunt from the first geese to ducks, deer, pheasants and grouse. Did you know about 93% of the land in North Dakota is privately owned? It’s no wonder in ...
High school fall sports practices are underway, school has either started or will begin soon. Like it or not, it’s hunting season. The good news is the fishing season in North Dakota never closes so hunters who lament the loss of the true summer can choose not to take part in the early ...
