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Hunters can apply through Friday, Aug. 15, to be chosen for one of 125 permits for the 2025 Minnesota prairie chicken hunting season. The nine-day prairie chicken season begins Saturday, Sept. 27, and...

  By Doug Leier In my job, I try to consume as much outdoors media as possible. You've got your favorites and so do I. I'll acknowledge my bias with North Dakota OUTDOORS, the Game and Fish Depar...

Hunters applying for a 2025 swan license can submit an online application through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department's website, gf.nd.gov.   North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eli...

Duck brood numbers were up 28% from 2024, but State Game and Fish Department migratory game bird biologists expect a fall flight of ducks similar to last year. The fall flight forecast is based on dat...

District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2025-07-28 CO Tony Hams (Warroad North) spent the week monitoring ATV traffic, checking area anglers, and following up on various complaints. Anglers are repor...

The 2025 pronghorn hunting season is set with 1,310 licenses available in 18 units, an increase of 45 licenses from last year. Licenses are available for all traditional units. Additionally, a new uni...

By Doug Leier Many hunters and anglers understand the work of the Game and Fish Department. From game wardens checking hunting and fishing licenses and keeping everyone outdoors safe, to fisheries bio...

DNR releases survey reports for ruffed grouse and sharp-tailed grouse The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' latest ruffed grouse counts found Minnesota's spring 2025 population is lower state...

Bear hunters: Remember to buy license, check regulations Bear hunters who entered the lottery for bear hunting licenses should watch their mail to see if they were selected for a license. The Minnesot...

More than 1,100 deer licenses are available in four units for North Dakota's 2025 deer gun season, and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Aug. 13 at 8 a.m. Central time. Resi...