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Alert: The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is closed today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day.

Report Boat Accidents

Boat accidents involving injury, death or disappearance of a person must be reported to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department within 48 hours of the occurrence. If property damage exceeds $2,000, but no deaths or injuries occur, a boat operator has five days to file a report.

These reporting requirements are mandatory whether one or more boats are involved.

To request a boat accident form, contact your local game warden.