North Dakota’s 2024 pheasant and sharp-tailed grouse harvests were up, while gray partridge was similar to 2023, according to the state Game and Fish Department. Upland game biologist RJ Gross said the overall harvest was likely a result of more hunters, more trips and more birds in the ...

Volunteer instructors for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were recently recognized at the annual banquet in Bismarck. Mark Weyrauch, Ray, was recognized as Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. Longtime volunteers from Minot and the area were also recognized for their ...

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Outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of ground conditions while enjoying spring activities. Increased human activity outdoors in spring, combined with dead ground vegetation and high winds, make this time of year highly susceptible to wildfires. Because of highly variable weather patterns, ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is sponsoring Pollinators in the Classroom, a professional development workshop for educators. Pollinators in the Classroom will be held June 10-11 at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck. The workshop will explore pollinators, what they are, ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department announced the winners of the 2025 Earth Day Patch Contest. More than 1,600 students from 100 schools entered this year’s contest. Winners in four age categories are Tryg Klindworth, Beulah (K-3); Mariah Achtenberg, White Shield (4-6); Jazmin ...