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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.

Hunt North Dakota


Hunting News


Fish North Dakota


Fishing News


  • Boat Ramp Maintenance/Construction Closures
    • Crystal Springs (Stutsman County) - Closed from August 5 for approximately 3-4 weeks.
  • Where to Fish - Find your perfect fishing spot. Search for a fishery by you. View stocking reports. Find boat ramps, shore access, accessible fishing piers and more.
  • 2024 Summer Fish Challenge - Try your hand at the classic, sportfish or rough fish (new this year) challenge this summer. Join the challenge.

Game and Fish Enforcement

Behind the Badge

A North Dakota Game Warden Blog

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Read Behind the Badge

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Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Research, programs and grants to support the conservation of North Dakota's habitats, fish and wildlife

State Wildlife Action Plan

Conservation Corner

Environmental Reviews

More Conservation Resources

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Landowner Programs

Financial and technical assistance to private landowners for habitat protection, enhancement and development

Programs/PLOTS

Landowner Resources

Meadowlark Initiative

More Private Lands Resources

North Dakota Outdoors

NDO Magazine

North Dakota Outdoors - July 2024

Bringing North Dakota Outdoors News Since 1931

Read Outdoors Magazine

The Drift

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Read The Drift

NDO News

Preventing The Spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species

NDO Webcast

Pronghorn Lottery Preview 2024

NDO Podcast

Ep. 50– Live from the Fair!

Listen to Outdoors Podcast

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Working Together

Cooperative Conservation and Access Projects