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North Dakota Game and Fish Department
To protect, conserve and enhance fish and wildlife populations and their habitat for sustained public use.
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Hunt North Dakota
Hunting News
- Lotteries
- Moose, Elk and Bighorn Sheep: View moose and elk lottery results now. The bighorn sheep lottery will be run September 1 after summer population surveys have been completed and license availability determined.
- Deer: Applications will be available in early May.
- More Lottery Information
Fish North Dakota
Fishing News
- 2025-26 fishing licenses are required beginning April 1. Purchase online.
- 2025 Paddlefish Snagging - The season begins May 1. A valid paddlefish tag is required. Learn more.
Game and Fish Enforcement
Report All Poachers: 701-328-9921
Behind the Badge
A North Dakota Game Warden Blog
Fishing for Deer
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Research, programs and grants to support the conservation of North Dakota's habitats, fish and wildlife
Landowner Programs
Financial and technical assistance to private landowners for habitat protection, enhancement and development
North Dakota Outdoors
NDO Magazine
North Dakota Outdoors - March-April 2025
Bringing North Dakota Outdoors News Since 1931
The Drift
April
NDO News
Boat Ramp Access 2025
NDO Webcast
North Dakota's State Fish - Northern Pike
NDO Podcast
Ep. 69 – Aligning a Constellation
Working Together
Cooperative Conservation and Access Projects