NDGF Electronic Posting
By Doug Leier
In a perfect world everyone would get a buck tag and a stringer full of walleyes. But as much as
we nod and smile we acknowledge not everyone wants a buck tag and there are some anglers
who would take a few nice crappie, perch or (gasp) pike.
There is no one size fits all.
The legal requirements for posting and electronic posting aren’t perfect for everyone. No one
ever said it would be. When hunters mumble about electronic posting, I remind them many
landowners would still opt for a full trespass law where all land is considered posted unless
otherwise.
Landowners are reminded many hunters help reduce canada goose, turkey, coyote and deer
populations, which can create depredation issues. There’s a mutual benefit for hunters and
landowners.
Since electronic posting came online four years ago, we’ve seen growth and use from
landowners. In 2024, around 12 million acres were electronically posted. Physical posting does
not require information beyond the name of the person posting and placement requirements to
meet the definition of “posted land.” With electronic posting, it’s important to point out just under
60% of landowners choose to provide a means of contact via email or phone.
While electronic posting remains new to some, for those who’ve used it in the past, one change
will allow opting in to allow communication and notification via the official Game and Fish
Department app. Landowners remain in control of their information and are able to disable the
option.
Electronic posting is an option but not the only choice. Similarly, even if a landowner chooses to
electronically post their land they can still “double post” by posting both physically and
electronically.
The first step for landowners interested in posting private land electronically for the 2025–26
hunting season is to log into My Account on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department
website, gf.nd.gov. Landowners who enrolled land electronically last year can renew, add or
modify posting designations during the enrollment period. Others posting for the first time might
need to create a profile. To post land, proceed to the “Land Parcels/Electronic Posting” section
at the bottom of the page and click “Search/Renew Land parcels.” The electronic posting
system is linked to land descriptions based on county tax parcel information.
Landowners who missed the deadline last year or did not electronically post their land last year
can still physically post their land at any time. It’s an important and sometimes overlooked
aspect of the electronic posting of land in North Dakota.
The Game and Fish website has complete instructions for landowners, along with frequently
asked questions for both landowners and hunters.
Here’s a few:
Q: If I purchase land after the signup deadline, can I use the electronic posting system?
A: No. Landowners who wish to post land after the deadline would need to use physical posting
methods.
Q: Can nonresidents post lands electronically?
A: Yes. You must upload a copy of your drivers license and wait for it to be validated.
Q: Can I post land electronically that I rent?
A: Yes. An individual authorized by the landowner may post lands electronically.
Q: Can I change my posting designation after submitting electronically posted land records?
A: Yes. Posting designations may be changed up to the deadline of July 1.
Q: What information is available when I post electronically?
A: Current law requires the name of the individual that posted the land. The electronic posting
system offer options to include email, phone number and/or alternate point of contact.
The deadline for landowners to digitally post land is July 1, which enables Game and Fish to
produce print material and digital content prior to hunting seasons that begin in August. For a full
list of frequently asked questions, go to gf.nd.gov/electronic–posting/faq.
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