The state Game and Fish Department reminds anglers that live white suckers are not legal baitfish anywhere in North Dakota, except in the Bois de Sioux and Red rivers. Anglers can use live white suckers on the Bois de Sioux and Red rivers, and tributaries up to the first vehicular bridge; ...

North Dakota state law requires youth ages 12-15 who want to operate a boat or personal watercraft by themselves with at least a 10-horsepower motor to pass the state’s boating basics course. The course is available for home-study by contacting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department at ...

BOTTINEAU — Lake Metigoshe State Park is teaming with the Bottineau County Commission to allow private users free access into the park to utilize the boat ramp until June 30. This service is being offered while the construction at the Narrows boat ramp is being completed. This agreement ...

The North Central Research Extension Center, Minot, will hold its annual field day July 20 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The North Dakota State University Research Extension Centers has set its annual field days across the state. Other area events are at the Williston Research Extension Center main ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 75th annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of nearly 3.4 million birds, up 16% from last year. Migratory game bird supervisor Mike Szymanski said the index was the 23rd highest on record and stands 38% above the ...

The deadline for submitting applications for the 2022 deer gun season is Wednesday. Applicants for regular deer gun, gratis, youth and muzzleloader can apply online through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov. A general game and habitat license is required ...