Advisory Board
(Last updated 10/2025)
Created in the 1960s the North Dakota Game and Fish Advisory Board is made up of eight members, four landowners and four hunter/anglers. Board members serve as liaisons between the department and the North Dakota public. Bi-annual meetings are held in each of eight districts giving citizens an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife related issues.
2025 Fall Advisory Board Meetings
The 2025 fall meetings will be held from October 28 to November 24. Schedule details will be posted below as they become available.
| District | Board Member | Date/Time | Host | Location | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Nathan Hovde | Monday, November 17, 7 p.m. CT | McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club | McKenzie County Sportsman’s Club (2306 121X Ave NW) | Nathan Hovde, 701-580-0314 |
| District 2 | Travis Leier | Wednesday, October 29, 7 p.m. CT | Goosefest | Kenmare Fire Hall (617 Central Ave N), Kenmare | Scott Ness, 701-240-3855 |
| District 3 | Edward Dosch | Wednesday, November 5, 7 p.m. CT | Lake Region Anglers | Lake Region State College (1801 College Dr, Chautauqua Rm), Devils Lake | Cory Everson, 701-351-0648 |
| District 4 | Karissa Daws | Wednesday, November 12, 7 p.m. CT | Dakota Prairie Wildlife Club | Fordville American Legion (208 Main St N), Fordville | Lynn Baier, 701-331-1074 |
| District 5 | Doug Madsen | Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m. CT | Buffalo Wildlife Club | Buffalo Community Center (409 Main St), Buffalo | Dalen Grieger, 701-799-2141 |
| District 6 | Jordan Svenningsen | Wednesday, November 19, 7 p.m. CT | Stutsman County Wildlife Club | North Dakota Farmers Union (1415 12th Ave SE), Jamestown | Jordan Svenningsen, 701-840-2254 |
| District 7 | Jody Sommer | Monday, November 3, 7 p.m. CT | Turtle Lake Wildlife Club | Turtle Lake Wildlife Club (724 15th Ave NW), Turtle Lake | Jody Sommer 701-527-2295 |
| District 8 | Rob Brooks | Monday, November 24 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
District Map
General Information
- Board Member Listing
- Related Century Code: see 20.1-02-23, 20.1-02-24, 20.1-02-25.