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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
- Fall Turkey - View Lottery Results. 1200 licenses remain in 10 units. Remaining licenses will be sold on a first-come, first-serverd basis beginning at 8 a.m. CT, September 17.
- More Lottery Information.
- Upland Game Hunters - You can help biologists track upland game bird populations and harvest. Order your wing envelope(s) today.
- Duck Hunters - Help prevent the spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species. See tips and regulations.
Fish North Dakota
Fishing News
- Boat Ramp Work and Navigation Warnings
- The Beaver Creeek Bay (Sakakawea) boat ramp north of Zap will be closed for maintenance for 2-3 weeks beginning Monday, September 29.
- Bismarck-Mandan Bridge Project on the Missouri River - Speed Restrictions and Navigation Aid Locations
- Boat Ramps - Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a boat ramp? Find out in this NDO Webcast.
- Salmon Fishing - Go salmon fishing on Lake Sakakawea.
Game and Fish Enforcement
Report All Poachers: 701-328-9921
Behind the Badge
A North Dakota Game Warden Blog
Simple Tasks
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 - August/September 2025
Bringing North Dakota Outdoors News Since 1931
The Drift
It Smells Like Fall
NDO News
Hunter Safety Tips and Landowner Relations
NDO Webcast
Hunter Safety Tips and Ethics
NDO Podcast
Ep. 79 - From Six Years-Old to 96 Years-Old
Working Together
Cooperative Conservation and Access Projects