Outdoor recreationists are encouraged to keep it clean this summer by packing out all trash. All garbage, including used fireworks, should be placed in proper trash receptacles. If trash cans aren’t available, or full, dispose of trash at home. It is not uncommon to see garbage piling up ...

Outdoor enthusiasts should note 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 fishing opportunities, and offer other outdoor recreational and ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual aerial pronghorn survey will begin Monday, July 1, and is scheduled to be completed within two weeks. During the survey period, small airplanes will sometimes fly low over parts of western North Dakota. The survey determines pronghorn ...

The number of roosters heard crowing during the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 2024 spring pheasant crowing count survey was up 37% statewide from last year. The primary regions holding pheasants showed 28.8 crows per stop in the southwest, up from 19.5 in 2023; 21.5 crows per stop ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department encourages boaters to plan accordingly when launching and loading a boat. Here are a few simple reminders to ensure a fluent transition at the ramp. Launching – Don’t pull onto the ramp until your boat is ready to launch. – Prepare for ...

The next guide and outfitter written examination is Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m. at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck. Preregistration is required no later than Friday, Aug. 9, by calling the department’s enforcement office. In addition to passing a written exam, ...