The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department have reopened the Coyote Catalog to connect coyote hunters and trappers with landowners who want fewer coyotes in their areas. The Coyote Catalog is an online database similar to the one the Game and Fish Department uses to connect deer hunters […]

Statewide monitoring efforts for aquatic nuisance species in 2013 resulted in only one new infestation – curly-leaf pondweed in Grass Lake in Richland County. North Dakota Game and Fish Department ANS coordinator Fred Ryckman said for the second consecutive year, no zebra mussels were detected in the Otter Tail and Red rivers at Wahpeton, where […]

A mule deer taken from unit 3F2 during the deer gun season has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. Dr. Dan Grove, North Dakota Game and Fish Department wildlife veterinarian, said a hunter shot the adult buck in western Grant County and submitted the head for testing as part of the hunter-harvested surveillance program. Testing […]

State Game and Fish Department officials are cautioning hunters to be wary of where they hunt, as late-season weather is freezing North Dakota’s small and mid-sized waters, giving the appearance of safe foot travel. Nancy Boldt, department boat and water safety coordinator, said hunters should be cautious of walking on frozen stock ponds, sloughs, creeks […]

To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2014, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates for the coming year. Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2014 include: Spring Crow March 8 Spring Turkey April 12 Fall Crow August […]

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s advisory board meetings scheduled for tonight and tomorrow in Minto, Scranton and Cayuga have been postponed to next week due to inclement weather. The meetings in Minto and Scranton are rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 9; and Cayuga is tentatively rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10. District 6 – Counties: […]

Individuals interested in taking a hunter education class in 2014 should know that most courses are offered early in the calendar year. To register for a hunter education course, students need to sign up online at the Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. Many classes will be added over the next several weeks, and the […]

So far 1 cougar taken in the 2nd season for North Dakota. http://www.gf.nd.gov/news/mountain-lion-zone-1-late-season-quota-1-7

The 2013 black powder season opens up at 12noon today and runs through December 15. This years season allocated 1,166 for muzzleloader, down 116 from last year. Restricted to antlered or antlerless white-tailed deer only as described on license. No unit restrictions. Orange clothing required, and for anyone accompanying apprentice license holders.