Gov. Doug Burgum declared this week through May 21 as Aquatic Nuisance Species Awareness Week in North Dakota to raise the public’s understanding of the preventative steps recreationists need to follow to stop the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species in the state’s waterways. ...

Individuals interested in taking the exam to select candidates for the position of a full-time temporary district game warden must register no later than May 24. The test is at 10 a.m., May 27, at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department's main office in Bismarck. Applicants must register ...

Boat owners should take note of a new U.S. Coast Guard fire protection regulation that took effect April 20. Recreational boats with a disposable (non-rechargeable) fire extinguisher with a manufacture stamped date on the bottle that is older than 12 years are considered expired and must be ...

Volunteer instructors for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were recognized at the annual event in Bismarck. Those from the local area recognized included Wayne Stanley, Minot, Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, and Daryl Simmons, Garrison, 30--year service award. Recognized ...

North Dakota’s 2022 deer season is set, with 64,200 licenses available to hunters, down 8,000 from last year. In total, any-antlered licenses decreased by 150 from last year, any-antlerless by 350, antlered whitetail by 4,150, and antlerless whitetail by 3,700. Antlered mule deer licensed ...

The Game and Fish Department’s 2022 North Dakota Fish Challenge is an initiative designed to get more people fishing, trying to catch a new species, exploring new waters, and learning (or remembering) how much fun just fishing can be. So, what’s the challenge? Catch a channel catfish, ...