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After the Minnesota DNR's aerial elk survey last winter revealed lower than expected elk numbers, we made the decision to reduce elk harvest opportunities for state hunters. For the 2025 elk hunt, the...

As much as we look forward to it each year, early ice season always brings a mix of excitement and concern. The excitement is understandable. For many North Dakotans, there's something about that firs...

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: 2025-12-08 CO Ben Huener (Roseau) finished field training with CO Jayden Frank. Work continues with the muzzleloader season, and ice anglers are starting to hi...

This fall, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources finalized one of its largest land acquisitions in recent history, resulting in the permanent protection of nearly 16,000 acres of forested land...

North Dakota's river otter trapping season is closed. The statewide season's predetermined harvest limit of 30 has been reached. Only North Dakota residents were eligible to participate, with a season...

By Doug Leier What makes darkhouse spearfishing stand out from other types of fishing - especially in the winter? Is it more challenging? Absolutely. Does it bring a unique kind of success and satisfa...

Nonprofit organizations eligible to receive big game hunting licenses in 2026 must have the application submitted to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department no later than Jan. 1. North Dakota state ...

HuntLink is a new, voluntary program designed to help North Dakota landowners easily connect with hunters and trappers. The program offers a simple way to allow managed access for antlerless deer, coy...

CO Emily Douvier (Morris) reports working pheasant- and waterfowl-hunting activity. Waterfowl numbers had not increased in the area, causing a slow and uneventful end to the duck season. Some goose hu...