The state Game and Fish Department reminds anglers that live white suckers are not legal baitfish anywhere in North Dakota, except in the Bois de Sioux and Red rivers. Although anglers can use live white suckers on the Bois de Sioux and Red rivers, and tributaries up to the first vehicular bridge, they are illegal […]
Reminders to Prevent Spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species
North Dakota anglers, water recreationists and anyone working in lakes or streams are reminded to follow these simple regulations to help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species. Know the laws, as each state and province have their own rules and regulations. North Dakota regulations include: Do not import live aquatic bait. Use only legal […]
Portion of Channel A Closed to Fishing
The lowest three-quarters of a mile of Channel A as it enters Devils Lake is closed to fishing effective immediately due to safety concerns as U.S. Highway 2 is under construction west of Devils Lake. This area is closed to both shore and boat fishing, and includes where Channel A crosses Highway 2 and the […]
White-Nose Syndrome Attributed to Death in Bats
Little brown bats found dead in western North Dakota died of white-nose syndrome. In early May, the Southwest District Health Unit in Dickinson contacted the North Dakota Game and Fish Department with reports of dead bats found in Medora. Six were submitted to the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisc. for analysis. The bats […]
Habitats Workshop Offered Online
Habitat of North Dakota, a workshop for teachers, environmental educators and anyone who works with youth, will be offered online June 30 to July 17. Instructor Sherry Niesar said the program features new material using inquiry and project-based learning. “The materials presented will align with the North Dakota Envirothon Wildlife learning objectives,” Niesar […]
May Highlights Safe Boating
A safe boating public awareness campaign held annually in May serves as a good reminder for boaters heading into summer. A boat should have enough life jackets on board for all passengers. North Dakota law requires all children ages 10 and younger to wear a personal flotation device while in boats of less than […]
Information Sought in Moose Poaching
North Dakota Game and Fish Department officials are looking for information in connection to a moose poaching case earlier this spring in the northeastern part of the state. Five adult moose – three cows and two bulls – were shot and killed sometime around April 25 through April 30 about 6 miles southwest of Dunseith. […]
Spring Mule Deer Survey Complete
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department completed its annual spring mule deer survey in April, and results indicate western North Dakota’s mule deer population is up 7% from last year and 22% above the long-term average. Biologists counted 2,364 mule deer in 267.3 square miles during this year’s survey. Overall mule deer density […]
Game and Fish Advisory Board to Livestream Spring Meeting Tonight
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department Advisory Board is inviting outdoor enthusiasts to attend tonight’s spring public meeting livestream event by visiting the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. Hunters and anglers in the eastern half of the state, and those from the west who missed last night’s event, are welcome to attend. Districts 3, 4, 5 and 6 is […]