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Twelve new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers have completed their training and now occupy previously vacant field stations across the state. The officers, some of whom we...

2026-28 Watercraft Registrations North Dakota watercraft owners should note that 2026 is the first year of a new three-year registration period. Register Your Watercraft The price to register motorboa...

By Doug Leier One of the long-standing goals of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department is to keep hunting and fishing regulations as simple and straightforward as possible, all while ensuring the p...

Each winter, candlelight events inspire people to get outdoors and explore Minnesota state parks and trails at night. Depending on the event location and snow cover, visitors can hike, snowshoe or cro...

Deer hunters can participate in a late-season chronic wasting disease management hunt Friday, Dec. 19, through Sunday, Dec. 21. Deer permit areas open to this CWD management hunt are 605, 642, 643, 64...

District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2025-12-15 CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked muzzleloader hunters and early ice anglers. Fishing on Lake of the Woods was spotty, with some folks doing well, and ...

North Dakota's free ice fishing weekend is Dec. 27-28. Resident anglers may fish those two days without a license. Residents 15 and younger do not need a fishing license at any time of year. All other...

Any fish house left unoccupied on North Dakota waters must be made of materials that allow it to float. In addition, fish houses do not require a license. Other fish house regulations include: Occupie...

Individuals required to possess a valid fishing license (age 16 and older) to darkhouse spearfish must first register online. Darkhouse spearing is allowed for all anglers with a valid fishing license...

The next guide and outfitter written examination is Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck. Preregistration is required no later than Jan. 2 by calling the D...