North Dakota’s waters are a treasure worth protecting for all. From the mighty Missouri River to the Red River and the countless lakes and ponds in between, our fisheries and aquatic habitats support recreation, healthy fish populations, tourism, and local economies. But these waters face a ...

You wouldn't wait until after the opening weekend of pheasant season to brush up on firearm safety. You take hunter education before you hunt. You check your firearm, review the rules and head into the field prepared. The same mindset belongs on the water. Because here's the truth: if your day ...

If you spend enough time backing a trailer down a ramp or leaning against a bait shop counter, you’re bound to overhear some chatter about fishing rules and regulations. Anglers love to swap stories from trips to neighboring states, especially Minnesota, and it usually leads to a familiar ...

Camping restrictions lifted on WMAs With Independence Day approaching, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists fireworks on state wildlife management areas are prohibited. The primary objective of a wildlife management area is to enhance wildlife production, ...

Farmers, ranchers and all landowners should be aware of a key deadline: July 1, 2026. This date serves as the cutoff for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s electronic posting system. Electronic posting allows landowners to designate land as "posted" via a digital database. For these ...

In North Dakota, summer’s arrival has always been a bit of a tease. I was visiting with an old friend on the sidewalk the other evening and it didn’t take long before the conversation turned the way it usually does this time of year — toward the weather and then getting back ...