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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
- Deer lottery - Purchase a first-come, first-served license.
- Pronghorn lottery deadline is August 7. Apply now.
- Swan lottery deadline is August 21. Apply now.
- Fall turkey lottery will open mid-August.
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
Report All Poachers: 701-328-9921
Behind the Badge
A North Dakota Game Warden Blog
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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 - July 2024
Bringing North Dakota Outdoors News Since 1931
The Drift
Cabin 9
NDO News
Preventing The Spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species
NDO Webcast
Pronghorn Lottery Preview 2024
NDO Podcast
Ep. 50– Live from the Fair!
Working Together
Cooperative Conservation and Access Projects