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North Dakota Game and Fish Department
To protect, conserve and enhance fish and wildlife populations and their habitat for sustained public use.
News Releases
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Fishing News
- 2024 paddlefish snagging season information and updates.
- Boat Ramp Maintenance/Construction Closures
- Stober Lake (Sheridan County) - Closed May 28 for approximately 4 weeks.
- Middle Eckelson Lake (Barnes County) – Closed May 20 for approximately 4 weeks.
- Spring catchable fish stocking list
- 2024 Summer Fish Challenge - Try your hand at the classic, sportfish or rough fish (new this year) challenge this summer. Join the challenge.
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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