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Behind the Badge

Doe in the badlands.

Anonymous

In this week's Behind the Badge, warden Kylor Johnston explains how to anonymously report a fish or wildlife violation.
 

Angler ice fishing with melted ice behind him

Attention Deficit

Fishing can be a great way to decompress but letting your attention wander too far isn’t the best plan…especially when ice fishing. Read this week’s Behind the Badge by warden Noah Raitz.

Deer and tractor in field by hay bales (Saeedatun - stock.adobe.com)

Shots Fired

Deer gun season starts tomorrow. In this Behind the Badge, warden Gavin Herbert gives a timely reminder about what is at stake when hunters forget to (or choose to not) put safety first.

Contact a Warden

(If you have problems with the map below, please use the full-sized map here.)

Report All Poachers: 701-328-9921


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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.