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#NDGF 2026-28 Fishing Regulations Set
North Dakota's 2026-28 fishing proclamation is set, with regulations effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028. New fishing licenses are required April 1. Anglers can find the North Dakota 2026-...
Sports/Outdoors Mar 16, 2026 NDGF Fishing

Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-March 16, 2026
Weekly CO report District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2026-03-16 CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked walleye and Pike anglers on Lake of the woods. Tip up angling is slow for most folks, with mostly sm...
Sports/Outdoors Mar 16, 2026 MN DNR K9 Conservation Officer

South Dakota GFP Seeking Public Comment on Elk Action Plan
GFP Seeking Public Comment on Elk Action Plan Pierre, S.D. - During the March South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission meeting, the department provided information on the draft revisi...
Sports/Outdoors Mar 16, 2026 elk SD GFP

#NDGF 2026-27 Licenses Needed April 1
North Dakota anglers, hunters and trappers should note that new licenses are required beginning April 1. Licenses can be purchased online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website,...
Sports/Outdoors Mar 16, 2026

The changing patterns of fish and wildlife
By Doug Leier Whether you go by the calendar or conditions on the ground, winter in North Dakota is always a season of transition. Officially, the books say it starts Dec. 21 and wraps up March 21. Fo...
Sports/Outdoors Mar 10, 2026 ice house NDGF

Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-March 10, 2026
Weekly CO report District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2026-03-10 CO Nick Bruesewitz (Karlstad) patrolled the area trails for snowmobile activity. Time was spent providing the laws and ethics talk ...
Sports/Outdoors Mar 10, 2026

Gitchi-Gami State Trail nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award; fans can vote daily
USA Today 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards has nominated Minnesota's Gitchi-Gami State Trail for Best Recreational Trail. Nominations are selected by a panel of experts and USA Today 10BEST editors. This...
Sports/Outdoors Mar 09, 2026 Minnesota DNR Gitchi-Gami State Trail

Minnesota DNR shares tips for planning this summer's camping trips
Camping and lodging reservations for Minnesota state parks and recreation areas are available 120 days in advance, meaning reservations for early July are now open. For those who plan to camp this sum...
Sports/Outdoors Mar 09, 2026

2026 #NDGF Game Wardens Association Offers Scholarships
The North Dakota Game Wardens Association is sponsoring scholarships for the fall semester for higher education students interested in majoring in wildlife law enforcement or a related field. Applicat...
Sports/Outdoors Mar 09, 2026 NDGF photo Ashley Peterson (Game Warden)

2026 #NDGF Deadline to Remove Fish Houses
Unoccupied fish houses must be removed from all waters beginning March 15. Fish houses may be used after March 15 if they are removed daily. In addition, anglers are encouraged to look around and clea...
Sports/Outdoors Mar 09, 2026
