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Enforcement

Behind the Badge

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Nuisance Elk

Elk are big animals. Fences rarely stand a chance when confronted with an elk. However, some do fight back. Read this week's Behind the Badge by warden Alan Howard.
 

Vehicles and ice houses on frozen lake

Suspicious Behavior

Sometimes attempts to hide misbehavior seem more like waving a red flag while yelling "look at me, look at me". Read this week's Behind the Badge by warden Erik Schmidt.

Johnboats docked. Ice in water behind them.

Ice Fishing in a Boat?

Ice fishing in a boat? Not perhaps the safest thing to do, but this pair of determined anglers decided to give it a go. 

Report All Poachers

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701-328-9921


RAP Program Information

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Annual Reports

Each February in the North Dakota Outdoors magazine, the Department publishes a summary of violations and enforcement activities for the preceding year. Those reports are available online below.

Game warden near boat

Enforcement Careers

A career as a game warden can be both challenging and highly rewarding. This career is ideal for many self-motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public and have a knowledge of and appreciation for natural resources.