Volunteer instructors for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were recently recognized at the annual recognition event in Bismarck. Shannon Johnson, Fargo, was recognized as hunter education instructor of the year and Steve Goroski, Bismarck, was named archery education instructor of the year. Honored for 30 years of service were James Boley, […]
Deer Found Near Williston Tests Positive for CWD
A white-tailed deer found dead just south of Williston in late February has been confirmed positive for chronic wasting disease, according to Dr. Charlie Bahnson, wildlife veterinarian for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. “This is unfortunate news because it means CWD is much farther south than the positive deer harvested this past fall […]
New Licenses Needed April 1
North Dakota anglers, trappers and hunters are reminded that new licenses for the 2019-20 season are required starting April 1. Licenses can be purchased online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Once the license is processed, users will have the option to print a hard copy and/or download the license to […]
Advisory Board Meetings Annouced
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend a North Dakota Game and Fish Department spring advisory board meeting in their area. 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. The governor appoints eight […]
National Campaign Encourages Boat Safety
A national safe boating campaign kicking off March 17-23 encourages boat operators to take a certified boat safety course. Spring Aboard – Take a Boating Education Course wants boaters to get educated prior to the start of the boating season. State Game and Fish Department education coordinator Brian Schaffer recommends all boaters take the state’s boating basics […]
Game and Fish Seeks Habitat Contractors
Contractors who are able to perform habitat work on Private Land Open To Sportsmen program lands across the state, are invited to add their businesses to a database that the North Dakota Game and Fish Department will maintain on its website, gf.nd.gov, to help landowners who are looking to develop wildlife habitat on their property. PLOTS is […]
Elk, Moose, Bighorn Sheep Applications Online
North Dakota’s elk, moose and bighorn sheep applications are available, and prospective hunters can apply online at the state Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. General lottery applications can also be submitted by calling 800-406-6409. Preferential landowner (gratis) applications must be submitted online. Paper applications are not available. The deadline for applying is March 27. A total of 478 […]
Hunting and Fishing Expenditure Report Finalized
The report, commissioned by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, tracked hunter and angler expenditures for the 2017-18 hunting and fishing seasons. Game and Fish Department Director Terry Steinwand said the last time the agency commissioned an economic impact study was about six years ago. “These studies help alert us to any major […]
March 15 Deadline to Remove Fish Houses
Anglers have until midnight, March 15 to remove permanent fish houses from North Dakota waters, and from any state wildlife management area or federal refuge land. Anglers are advised to remove their house soon because access on many lakes could be restricted due to snow. The deadline of March 15 will not be extended. […]