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 offers electronic posting system for private lands
Landowners in North Dakota can now post their private land electronically for the 2025-26 hunting season.
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Guide and outfitter exam set for April in Bismarck
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has scheduled the next guide and outfitter written examination for April 5 at 1 p.m. The exam will take place at the department's office in Bismarck.
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North Dakota monitors avian flu outbreak among Canada geese
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is currently monitoring a mortality event affecting Canada geese in Oliver County, specifically along the Missouri River and Nelson Lake.
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Nominations open for NASBLA's 2025 boating safety awards
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards in the field of boating safety.
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North Dakota Game and Fish seeks contractors for habitat work
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is inviting businesses to register as contractors for habitat work on lands designated under the Private Land Open To Sportsmen (PLOTS) program across the state.
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North Dakota sees expected decline in wintering waterfowl numbers
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department conducted its annual midwinter waterfowl survey in early January, reporting approximately 88,000 Canada geese and 3,225 mallards present in the state.
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North Dakota increases wild turkey licenses for spring hunting season
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has announced the availability of 8,547 wild turkey licenses for the 2025 spring hunting season.
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North Dakota announces mandatory hunter education courses for post-1961 births
If you were born after 1961 and are at least 12 years old, North Dakota requires you to complete a certified hunter education course before obtaining a firearm or bowhunting license.
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North Dakota Waterfowl Brigade announces summer camp for youth education
The North Dakota Waterfowl Brigade's 1st Battalion will host a youth camp from July 8 to 12 at the 4-H Center in Washburn.
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North Dakota Game and Fish Department launches annual Earth Day Patch Contest
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is organizing its annual Earth Day Patch Contest to promote environmental awareness.
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North Dakota Game and Fish appoints new division chiefs
Bruce Kreft and Brian Hosek have been appointed to division chief positions at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
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North Dakota Game and Fish honors employees with performance-based awards
North Dakota Game and Fish Department Director Jeb Williams recently honored several employees with performance-based awards.
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North Dakota summit addresses wildlife habitat and hunting access
Landowners, hunters, lawmakers, and wildlife managers convened in Bismarck in mid-December to discuss the significance of wildlife habitats and hunting access throughout North Dakota.
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Registration required for darkhouse spearfishing in North Dakota
Individuals aged 16 and older who wish to engage in darkhouse spearfishing must first register online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. This requirement is for those who already possess a valid fishing license.