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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.
Seasonal Shortcuts
News Releases
Hunt North Dakota
Hunting News
- Lotteries
- Moose, elk and bighorn sheep lottery deadline was March 27. Results for the moose and elk lotteries are available - log in to My Account to check status of your application. The bighorn sheep lottery will be held in the fall after population surveys have been completed and an appropriate amount of licenses based on population is determined.
- Deer lottery applications will be available in early May.
- Spring Light Geese Conservation Order - Open 02/17/2024 - 05/12/2024. View regulations.
Fish North Dakota
Fishing News
- 2024-25 fishing licenses are required beginning April 1. 2024-25 fishing licenses are effective April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. Purchase a 2024-25 license online.
- 2024-26 fishing regulations are effective beginning April 1, 2024. View the new fishing regulations guide.
- Open water season previews are now online.
Fishing Resources
Game and Fish Enforcement
Report All Poachers: 701-328-9921
Behind the Badge
A North Dakota Game Warden Blog
Things Are Not Always as They Appear
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 2024
Bringing North Dakota Outdoors News Since 1931
The Drift
First Sunburn of the Year
NDO News
Boating Access (2024)
NDO Webcast
NDGF NDO Webcast - Boat Ramps and Facilities 2024
NDO Podcast
Ep. 42 – If You Move You Lose
Working Together
Cooperative Conservation and Access Projects