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To protect, conserve and enhance fish and wildlife populations and their habitat for sustained public use.

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Hunting News


  • Moose, elk and bighorn sheep lottery deadline was March 27. Results for the moose and elk lotteries should be available mid-April. The bighorn sheep lottery will be held in the fall after population surveys have been completed and an appropriate amount of licenses based on population is determined.
  • Spring Light Geese Conservation Order - Open 02/17/2024 - 05/12/2024. View regulations.
  • Take Someone New Hunting Challenge - The Department has partnered with Pheasants Forever to share their Hunter Mentor Pledge in North Dakota. Take the pledge.

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Fishing News


Game and Fish Enforcement

Behind the Badge

A North Dakota Game Warden Blog

The Moose

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Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Research, programs and grants to support the conservation of North Dakota's habitats, fish and wildlife

State Wildlife Action Plan

Conservation Corner

Environmental Reviews

More Conservation Resources

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Landowner Programs

Financial and technical assistance to private landowners for habitat protection, enhancement and development

Programs/PLOTS

Landowner Resources

Meadowlark Initiative

More Private Lands Resources

North Dakota Outdoors

NDO Magazine

North Dakota Outdoors - February 2024

Bringing North Dakota Outdoors News Since 1931

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The Drift

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NDO News

2024 NASP State Tournament

NDO Webcast

2024 Open Water Fishing Preview - South Central Fisheries District

NDO Podcast

Ep. 41 – What’s Better than Mud Baths and S’mores?

Listen to Outdoors Podcast

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Working Together

Cooperative Conservation and Access Projects