The fish and wildlife variety in North Dakota is truly impressive. From paddlefish and pallid sturgeon in the Missouri River, to trophy catfish and the recent repopulation of sturgeon in the Red River. We’re home to mountain lions, moose and elk, also the unique furbearers including ...
Even if you don’t hunt, I hope you’ve at least heard about chronic wasting disease. If you haven’t, let’s start today. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease of deer, moose and elk that can cause long-term population declines if left unchecked. There is no treatment or cure, ...
As a kid growing up in the 1980s, fishing was about opportunity. Thankfully, North Dakota forefathers set up most communities near a waterway for transportation and goods. For me it was less about necessity and more about my ability to ride a bike to the river where I was certain to catch a ...
Individuals interested in taking the exam to select candidates for district game warden positions must register by Wednesday, July 10. Exams are scheduled for 10 a.m. at the following locations: – Wednesday, July 17, Game and Fish office, Williston. – Thursday, July 18, Game and Fish office, Bismarck. – Friday, July 19, Cass County Sheriff’s Department, Fargo. Contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department to register. Applicants must be at least 21, have a bachelor’s degree at time of hire or an associate degree with either two years of law enforcement or wildlife ...
The deadline for submitting applications for the 2024 deer gun season is today. Applications are available from North Dakota Game and Fish Department for regular deer gun, gratis, youth and muzzleloader. A general game and habitat license is required when applying. If the applicant has not already purchased the 2024-25 license, it will be added to their cart at checkout. The applicant has the option of having the general game and habitat license refunded if their deer license is not drawn in the lottery. Gratis applications received on or before the regular deer gun lottery ...
EPPING – Lewis and Clark State Park invites the public to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a fun-filled day of activities on Saturday, June 8. The day will kick-off with a dog jog at the dog park, featuring prizes for the best-dressed dog, waggiest dog and more. At 10 a.m. children are invited to delve into the life of an archaeologist with a dinosaur dig in the sand at the swim area. Visitors can visit food vendors throughout the day, and park staff will be serving hotdogs at noon at Elk Point Shelter near the Jump-’n-Fun inflatables. Other attractions include lawn games, ...
