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Northern pike make great table fare and pickling these fish is a simple way to prepare them to use as a snack or side. In this week’s North Dakota Outdoors webcast, R3 Coordinator Cayla Bendel walks us through a simple pike pickling recipe. 

Find out how the 2022 deer lottery is shaping up in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

In this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast, Fisheries Development Supervisor Bob Frohlich talks about the status of the state's boat ramps going into this year's open water season.

In this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast, Mike Anderson talks to Wildlife Division Chief Casey Anderson about the potential impacts of last week's blizzard on the state's wildlife.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department Advisory Board will host public meetings on site this spring at eight locations across the state. In addition, the district 7 meeting in Bismarck will be streamed live on the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov.

These public meetings, held each spring and fall, provide citizens with an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of their district advisors and agency personnel.

Topics to be discussed include big game issues and 2022-24 fishing proclamation. Learn more in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Today is the last of our 2022 North Dakota Outdoors open water fishing season previews and covers Lake Sakakawea.

Today is the seventh of our 2022 North Dakota Outdoors open water fishing season previews and covers the northeast district.

Today is the sixth of our 2022 North Dakota Outdoors open water fishing season previews and covers Lake Audubon and the north central district.

Today is the fifth of our 2022 North Dakota Outdoors open water fishing season previews and covers the Devils Lake System and the Red River.

Today is the fourth of our 2022 North Dakota Outdoors open water fishing season previews and covers the southwest district.

Today is the third of our 2022 North Dakota Outdoors open water fishing season previews and covers the southeast district.

Today is the second of our 2022 North Dakota Outdoors open water fishing season previews and covers the northwest district.

Spring is here and the 2022 open water fishing season is almost upon us. Find out how the season is shaping up across the state in our North Dakota Outdoors fishing season previews.

The 2022-24 Fishing Regulations Guide is now available. Find out what is new for the upcoming fishing season in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

The moose, elk and bighorn sheep lottery deadline is March 23. Find out how these 2022 lotteries are shaping up in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Are we likely to see a lot of winterkill in North Dakota lakes this year? Find out in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Each spring light geese push through the state on their way to their arctic breeding grounds. Due to a continued overabundance of birds, a conservation order is again in place this year allowing hunters the opportunity to target these birds as they move through the state. Learn more in this week’s North Dakota Outdoors webcast with Migratory Game Bird Management Supervisor Mike Szymanski.

The National Archery in the Schools Program gives youth the opportunity to learn basic archery skills and to compete with each other in NASP tournaments like the upcoming North Dakota state tournament in March. In this week’s North Dakota Outdoors webcast Education Coordinator Jeff Long talks about how the NASP program works.

Watch this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast for a summary of 2021 game and fish violations in North Dakota.

In this week’s North Dakota Outdoors Webcast Mike Anderson talks with R3 Coordinator Cayla Bendel about 2021 hunting and fishing participation and about some spring opportunities you won’t want to miss.

The 2022 spring turkey season runs from April 9 to May 15. Find out how the season is shaping up in this North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

2022 Spring Turkey Lottery Application Deadline: February 16, 2022

The majority of hunter education classes are taught January - June each year. If you or someone you know needs to take hunter education, watch this week's North Dakota Outdoors Webcast to learn more.

Winter can be a difficult and deadly time for wildlife. Disturbance from outdoor activities like shed hunting, snowmobiling and wildlife viewing can exacerbate winter challenges by pushing wildlife out of thermal cover and away from food sources.

In this week’s webcast, Wildlife Division Chief Casey Anderson talks about some of the things you can do to protect wildlife while you’re enjoying the outdoors this winter.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department relies heavily on seasonal fisheries and wildlife staff to accomplish its goals. Learn more about seasonal employment opportunities in this North Dakota Outdoors Webcast.

Take a look back at 2021 and a look ahead at 2022 with North Dakota Game and Fish Director Jeb Williams.

Department fisheries biologists discuss how the upcoming ice fishing season is shaping on Lake Sakakawea and the Devils Lake Complex in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Department fisheries biologists discuss how the upcoming ice fishing season is shaping up in the NC, SE and NE fisheries districts in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Department fisheries biologists discuss how the upcoming ice fishing season is shaping up in the SC, NW and SW fisheries districts in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Find out how the 2021/22 winter ice fishing prospects are shaping up in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department Advisory Board will host public meetings on site this fall at eight locations across the state. These public meetings, held each spring and fall, provide citizens with an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of their district advisors and agency personnel. 

Topics to be discussed include: 2022-24 fishing proclamation, drought conditions impacting water levels, epizootic hemorrhagic disease, chronic wasting disease, meadowlark initiative and electronic posting.

Learn more in this week’s North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

In this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast Big Game Biologist Brett Wiedmann explains how the bighorn sheep populations are doing in North Dakota.

Join host Mike Anderson as he talks with Chief Game Warden Scott Winkelman about enforcement and the upcoming 2021 deer gun season in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Deer gun season is almost here. Find out how the season is shaping up in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

If you were lucky in your pheasant hunt this year and are looking for a good way to cook those birds you harvested, watch this week's webcast and learn how to make an awesome pheasant tortilla soup!

What are CWD and EHD and how do they impact the deer populations in North Dakota? Find out in this week's webcast with Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Bahnson.

What should you do if you witness a hunting or fishing violation? The Report All Poachers program provides a number you can call (701-328-9921) day or night to report hunting or fishing violations. You can remain anonymous if you choose. Learn more in this week’s webcast.

The 2021 pheasant season will soon be here. After months of drought across the state, find out how hunting prospects are shaping up in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Waterfowl season is just around the corner. Find out how the ongoing drought is impacting duck numbers in this week's webcast with Migratory Game Bird Management Supervisor Mike Szymanski.

Find out how the upcoming grouse and partridge seasons are shaping up in this week’s North Dakota Outdoors webcast with Upland Game Supervisor Jesse Kolar.

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Meet the new North Dakota Game and Fish Department Director Jeb Williams in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Find out what hunters can expect on PLOTS land this fall in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department does extensive fish stocking in waters across the state each year. Learn more about this program in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Regulations for the 2021-22 furbearer seasons have been set. In this week’s North Dakota Outdoors webcast Game Management Section Leader and Furbearer Biologist Stephanie Tucker explains some new and changed regulations.

Landowners are now able to post their land either electronically or physically. If you are planning on hunting this fall, watch this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast to learn more about electronic posting and identifying electronically posted lands.

The 2021 pronghorn hunting season is set, with 1,720 licenses available in 15 open units.  Learn more in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Note: Applications for the pronghorn lottery are now available online. The deadline to apply is August 11, 2021.

After nearly 40 years with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, the last 15 years as the director, Terry Steinwand has decided to retire. Learn more about Terry’s impressive career with the Department in this week’s North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

Join us at the Conservation and Outdoor Skills Park at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot July 23-31. Try your hand at fishing, archery, and more. Learn more in this week’s North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

In this week's webcast Upland Game Biologist RJ Gross talks about the recent pheasant crowing counts. These counts help biologists determine the rooster population density and overwinter survival rates.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will again participate in Operation Dry Water as part of a nationally coordinated effort to increase knowledge about the dangers of boating under the influence. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and deaths associated with alcohol and drug use on state waterways. Learn more in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.

The partnership between the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department has existed since the early 1960's. It is unique in the country and helps provide the quality fishing opportunities found in the state. Learn more in this week's North Dakota Outdoors webcast.