If you haven’t picked up your new fishing or combination license yet, consider this your friendly reminder. The old one expired at the end of March, and the new license year begins April 1. If you’re like most, it's on your to-do list … just not necessarily at the top. You meant to take ...

North Dakota watercraft owners getting set for open water fishing should know that 2026 marked the beginning of a new three-year registration cycle. Whether you’re getting ready for a summer on the lake or planning a quiet paddle down a local river, making sure your watercraft registration is ...

North Dakota’s hunting seasons represent far more than tradition or recreation. For most it’s almost part of our DNA. Yet, each year I hear a familiar question: Why don’t we just close down the deer or pheasant seasons to help repopulate? It’s almost counter intuitive. We love it so ...

Whether you go by the calendar or conditions on the ground, winter in North Dakota is always a season of transition. Officially, the books say it starts Dec. 21 and wraps up March 21. For me, winter started with a true cold and snow snap just before Thanksgiving. For some, it didn't truly ...

Big 3 harvest statistics North Dakota Game and Fish Department harvest statistics show overall success for the 2025 season was 100% for bighorn sheep, 87% for moose and 62% for elk. The department issued eight bighorn sheep licenses, one of which was an auction license. The Three Affiliated ...

Early March often creates the impression that winter is nearly over. Day length is increasing, snow begins to settle, and we can see the finish line of our annual winter marathon. However, it’s too early to assume pheasants and deer are going to win the race. Winter lingering on can impact ...