Conservation Corner
The Habitat, Fish, Wildlife and Plants of North Dakota
Wildlife Notes
Learn about some of the foibles and quirks of our North Dakota fish and wildlife species
Fish and Wildlife Identification
Identification and life cycle information on some of the many fish and wildlife species that make their home in North Dakota (common wildlife, game species and Species of Greatest Conservation Need)
Pollinators
Information on gardening for pollinators, the North Dakota native pollinator management strategy, the monarch butterfly life cycle and more
Habitats
North Dakota's primary vegetative communities, geological regions, climate, land classification and habitat types
Wildlife Diseases
Information on some of the more common and/or damaging fish and wildlife diseases present in North Dakota
The Status of Fish and Wildlife in North Dakota
State Wildlife Action Plan
The State Wildlife Action Plan outlines strategy for safeguarding rare and declining fish and wildlife species in North Dakota
Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Find out which fish and wildlife species populations in North Dakota are currently of concern to biologist
Threatened and Endangered
North Dakota currently has several species listed via the Endangered Species Act as threatened or endangered
Invasive Species
Find out about some of the invasive species (nonnative species that out-compete native species for resources) currently found in the state
Protecting the Future
What is the North Dakota Game and Fish Department Doing?
Landowner Assistance
Financial and technical assistance to private landowners for habitat protection, enhancement and development.
Research
Research papers partially or fully funded by the Department along with management plans and reports
State Wildlife Grants
The federal SWG funding use for implementing the conservation actions identified in the Wildlife Action Plan
What Can You Do?
Gardening for Pollinators
Whether you have hundreds of acres of land or just have a couple of planters on your deck, you can help wildlife
Habitat Management
Guides that provide advice on managing different types of North Dakota habitats for fish and wildlife
Legislation
Follow outdoor related bills during the legislative session and get involved in the legislative process
Sightings/Tag Reports
Help biologists track populations by reporting tagged fish, banded birds, ANS, furbearer observations and active bald eagle nests
Mortality Reports
Help biologists track wildlife disease within the state by reporting dead wildife during disease outbreaks
Orphaned and Injured Wildlife
What to do when you encounter apparently orphaned or injured wildlife
Additional Resources
Educator Resources
Educator workshops, Habitats of North Dakota program for grades 3-6, Urban Pollinator Program, classroom aids and more
Outdoor Activities to Try in North Dakota
Wildlife viewing, foraging, outdoor photography and more activities to get you outside in North Dakota