North Dakota Game and Fish Department Homepage
North Dakota Game and Fish Department
To protect, conserve and enhance fish and wildlife populations and their habitat for sustained public use.
News Releases
Hunt North Dakota
Hunting News
- Lotteries
- Deer lottery applications will be available in early May.
- Spring Light Geese Conservation Order - Open 02/17/2024 - 05/12/2024. View regulations.
Fish North Dakota
Fishing News
- The 2024 paddlefish snagging season begins May 1.
- 2024-26 fishing regulations are effective beginning April 1, 2024. View the new fishing regulations guide.
- Spring catchable fish stocking list
Fishing Resources
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Research, programs and grants to support the conservation of North Dakota's habitats, fish and wildlife
Landowner Programs
Financial and technical assistance to private landowners for habitat protection, enhancement and development
North Dakota Outdoors
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