North Dakota Game and Fish Department
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Recent News About North Dakota Game and Fish Department
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North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers 2026 OUTDOORS calendar with hunting dates
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has opened orders for its 2026 North Dakota OUTDOORS calendar.
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North Dakota officials urge drivers to watch for deer during peak collision season
Motorists in North Dakota are being urged to be alert for deer along roadways as juvenile deer begin to move away from their home areas.
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North Dakota announces dates for youth, military waterfowl hunting weekend
North Dakota will hold its annual youth waterfowl hunting weekend on September 20-21.
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North Dakota sandhill crane hunting season starts September 20 with new shooting hour extensions
North Dakota’s sandhill crane hunting season will begin on September 20 and continue through November 16.
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North Dakota hunters asked to submit feathers for upland game bird survey
Hunters in North Dakota are being asked to assist with the management of upland game birds by submitting feathers from harvested birds using wing envelopes.
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North Dakota upland game survey shows stable pheasant population but decline in other species
North Dakota’s annual roadside surveys conducted in late July and August show that pheasant numbers remain largely unchanged from last year, while gray partridge and sharp-tailed grouse populations have declined.
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Remaining fall turkey hunting licenses available from September 17
More than 1,200 licenses for the fall wild turkey season remain available in 10 units after the recent lottery.
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North Dakota fall turkey season offers fewer licenses for hunters
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has announced the fall turkey season, offering 4,310 licenses to hunters.
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North Dakota deer archery season set to open August 29
North Dakota’s deer archery season will begin at noon on August 29 and run through January 4, 2026.
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North Dakota introduces mandatory habitat stamp for all waterfowl hunters
A new law in North Dakota will require all waterfowl hunters, regardless of age, to carry a state-issued waterfowl habitat restoration stamp while hunting this fall.
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North Dakota Game and Fish releases 2025 PLOTS Guide with updated land access
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has released its Private Land Open To Sportsmen (PLOTS) Guide for 2025.
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Youth Outdoor Festival set for August 28 in Minot
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, along with local wildlife clubs and other sponsors, will host the annual Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot.
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Early Canada goose season dates and rules announced by North Dakota Game and Fish
North Dakota will open its early Canada goose hunting season on August 15 across all three zones, maintaining the same bag limits and licensing requirements as last year.
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North Dakota Game and Fish stresses vigilance after zebra mussel interceptions
North Dakota continues to report low numbers of aquatic nuisance species (ANS), but officials stress the importance of ongoing education and compliance with regulations among those using state waters for recreation.
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Swan hunt license applications open for 2025 in North Dakota
Hunters interested in obtaining a swan license for 2025 can now apply online via the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov. Both residents and nonresidents are eligible to participate in the application process.
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Pronghorn hunting season announced with increased licenses for new and existing units
The pronghorn hunting season for 2025 has been scheduled with a total of 1,310 licenses available across 18 units.
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North Dakota Game and Fish projects steady fall duck migration despite higher brood counts
Duck brood numbers in North Dakota increased by 28% compared to last year, but the North Dakota Game and Fish Department expects this fall’s duck flight to be similar to that of 2024.
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North Dakota offers over 1,100 deer licenses for 2025 hunting season
More than 1,100 deer licenses are set to be available for North Dakota's 2025 deer gun season.
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North Dakota wildlife photo contest open for submissions until October 1
Photographers looking to participate in the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest must adhere to specific submission guidelines.
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North Dakota joins national effort against boating under the influence
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is set to participate in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the risks of boating under the influence.