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North Dakota Game and Fish Department Press Releases

243 Press Releases
  • Published on August 10, 2020 - 14:51 GMT

    PLOTS Guide Available Online

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Private Land Open To Sportsmen Guide for 2020 is now available online at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov. In addition, the free printed PLOTS guides will be available in mid-August at most license vendors …

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  • Published on August 5, 2020 - 16:25 GMT

    First-Come, First-Served Deer Gun Licenses Available Aug. 11

    More than 3,700 antlerless deer licenses are still available in 12 units for North Dakota’s 2020 deer gun season. These licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Aug. 11 at 8 a.m. Central Time. Residents and nonresidents who …

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  • Published on August 3, 2020 - 18:23 GMT

    Duck Brood Numbers Up from Last Year

    State Game and Fish Department biologists expect a fall duck flight from North Dakota that is up 9% from last year, based on observations from the annual mid-July duck production survey. This year’s duck brood index was comparable to last year’s estimate …

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  • Published on August 3, 2020 - 18:23 GMT

    Pronghorn Applications Due Aug. 5

    Hunters are reminded the deadline to apply for the 2020 pronghorn hunting season is Aug. 5. Applicants can apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov, or by calling 800-406-6409. A total of 1,790 licenses are …

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  • Published on July 27, 2020 - 17:20 GMT

    Small Game, Waterfowl and Furbearer Regulations Set

    North Dakota’s 2020 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set and most season structures are similar to last year. Noteworthy items include: Opening day for ducks, geese, coots and mergansers for North Dakota residents is Sept. 26. …

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  • Published on July 27, 2020 - 17:20 GMT

    Early Canada Goose Dates Announced

    North Dakota’s early Canada goose season dates are set, with bag limits and licensing requirements the same as last year. Opening day is Aug. 15 in all three zones. Closing dates are Sept. 7 in the Missouri River zone, Sept. 15 in the western zone and Sept …

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  • Published on July 27, 2020 - 17:20 GMT

    Swan Hunt Applications Online

    Swan hunters interested in applying for a 2020 license can submit an online application through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply. The resident swan license is $10 …

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  • Published on July 24, 2020 - 15:41 GMT

    Pronghorn Hunting Season Set, Apply Online

    North Dakota’s 2020 pronghorn hunting season is set, with 1,790 licenses available in 15 open units. Bruce Stillings, big game management supervisor for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said license numbers and open units are up from last year, …

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  • Published on July 20, 2020 - 14:16 GMT

    Record Lakes Stocked with Walleye Fingerlings

    North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel are finishing stocking a record 180 lakes across the state with nearly 12 million walleye fingerlings. Fisheries production and development supervisor Jerry Weigel said the number of lakes bested …

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  • Published on July 13, 2020 - 14:51 GMT

    Fur Harvester Class Scheduled

    The North Dakota Cooperative Fur Harvester Education Program is sponsoring a fur harvester education class in Bismarck for anyone interested in trapping or hunting furbearers. The class is scheduled for Aug. 4 and 6 from 5-9 p.m., and Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. – …

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  • Published on July 13, 2020 - 14:51 GMT

    Bowhunter Education Field Day Set

    A field day for students who have taken and passed an online bowhunter education course is Saturday, Aug. 1 from 1-5 p.m. at the Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site, located adjacent to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s main office in Bismarck. An …

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  • Published on July 13, 2020 - 14:51 GMT

    Applications for Remaining Deer Licenses Due July 22

    North Dakota residents who were unsuccessful in the initial deer lottery are reminded the deadline to apply for a remaining license is July 22. Unsuccessful applicants must apply online by visiting the state Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. …

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  • Published on July 9, 2020 - 04:09 GMT

    Zebra Mussels Discovered in Lake LaMoure

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Lake LaMoure after a local game warden reported the finding earlier this week. Aquatic nuisance species coordinator Ben Holen said follow-up sampling confirmed …

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  • Published on July 6, 2020 - 14:45 GMT

    Anglers Should Keep Fish Caught in Deep Water

    North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel encourage anglers to keep fish caught from depths of more than 25 feet, rather than practice catch-and-release. Scott Gangl, Game and Fish fisheries management section leader, said while catch-and- …

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  • Published on June 29, 2020 - 14:36 GMT

    Spring Pheasant Count Up from Last Year

    North Dakota’s spring pheasant population index is up 15% from the same time last year, according to the state Game and Fish Department’s 2020 spring crowing count survey. R.J. Gross, upland game management biologist, said the number of roosters heard …

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  • Published on June 25, 2020 - 22:05 GMT

    Deer Lottery Held, Licenses Remain

    Deer Lottery Held, Licenses Remain North Dakota’s deer gun lottery has been held and individual results are available online at the state Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. Chief of administrative services Kim Kary said moving to an online …

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  • Published on June 25, 2020 - 16:22 GMT

    Operation Dry Water

    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 …

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  • Published on June 22, 2020 - 16:53 GMT

    Pronghorn Survey Begins

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual aerial pronghorn survey will begin July 1 and is scheduled to be completed within two weeks. During the survey period, people could notice low-flying small airplanes over some parts of western North Dakota …

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  • Published on June 22, 2020 - 16:53 GMT

    WMA Regulations Prohibit Fireworks, Camping Restrictions Lifted for Holiday

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds citizens that possession or use of fireworks on state wildlife management areas is prohibited. The primary objective of a wildlife management area is to enhance wildlife production, provide hunting and …

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  • Published on June 22, 2020 - 16:53 GMT

    Put Garbage Where it Belongs

    The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds outdoor recreationists to keep it clean this summer by packing out all trash. All garbage, including used fireworks, should be placed in a proper trash receptacle. If trash cans aren’t available, or are …

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