Big game hunters should note requirements for transporting deer, elk and moose carcasses and carcass parts into and within North Dakota, as a precaution against the possible spread of chronic wasting disease. Hunters are prohibited from transporting into or within North Dakota the whole ...

It is unlawful to hunt big game over bait, or place bait to attract big game for the purpose of hunting, in deer units 1, 2B, 3A1, 3A2, 3A3, 3A4, 3B1, 3C, 3D1, 3D2, 3E1, 3E2, 3F1, 3F2, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. The restriction is in place to help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease, ...

North Dakota’s swan lottery has been held and all 2,200 licenses were issued. A total of 2,288 applications were received. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a refund to their credit card. Individual results are available online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s ...

A federal duck stamp is required for waterfowl hunters 16 and older beginning Thursday. Waterfowl includes ducks, geese, swans, mergansers and coots. This year’s 2022-23 federal duck stamp is available for electronic purchase through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, ...

North Dakota’s deer bow season opens Friday at noon and continues through Jan. 1, 2023. Bowhunters can buy a license online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov, or at vendors linked to the department’s online licensing system. Hunters should plan ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other sponsors will usher youngsters into fall during the annual Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot. The event is Thursday, Sept. 1, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Game and Fish Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park on the grounds ...