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District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2026-01-20 CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked trapping, snowmobiling, and angling activity. Fishing on LotW has been spotty. Some people are finding large numbers ...

During this three-day weekend, any Minnesota resident can go fishing for free if fishing with a child 15 years old or younger. Minnesotans 15 years old or younger don't need fishing licenses any time ...

By Doug Leier The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's hunter education program passed a milestone last year, graduating roughly 250,000 students since its inception in 1979, which is a remarkable ...

New rules would also clarify the regulations for anglers on border waters Minnesota anglers would be able to keep four walleyes instead of six in a proposal by the Minnesota Department of Natural Reso...

Hunters are reminded that tree stands, blinds, steps and other personal items such as cameras, must be removed from all North Dakota Game and Fish Department wildlife management areas by Jan. 31. Item...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's annual Earth Day Patch Contest is an effort to heighten awareness about the environment. Students who participate will develop a patch design using five col...

District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2026-01-05 CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods. The bite seems to have slowed. Heavy pressure is being seen on the lake already. Violat...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates to help hunters prepare for hunting seasons. Hunters should note the opening date for the regular waterf...

Hunters contribute nearly 14,000 samples for CWD testing Hunters harvested 186,203 deer during the 2025 hunting season, which is a statewide 9% increase from the 2024 hunting season, according to prel...

By Doug Leier If you're an optimist, it's worth looking ahead to 2026. If you're a pessimist, you may figure there's worse news coming as we turn the calendar. I've never thought much about whether hu...