Tag: North Dakota Game and Fish

Eastern North Dakota coyote population increases, fishing season slower than usual

Over the last couple decades, the Eastern North Dakota coyote population has taken off, causing the North Dakota Game and Fish to promote hunting opportunities for them. North Dakota Game and Fish Game Warden Drew Johnson says this year’s population seemed higher than normal, but participation in the season is higher.  Johnson said the fur…
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March 24, 2025 0

North Dakota Game and Fish Update 

After a slower winter season, North Dakota Game and Fish is gearing up for what’s expected to be a great spring for hunting and fishing. Game and Fish Warden Drew Johnson tells us what seasons are coming up soon.  North Dakota also has a number of hunting seasons where you can only get a license…
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March 21, 2025 0

North Dakota Deer Season Preview 

The North Dakota Deer Rifle Season is set to kick off on Friday, and the North Dakota Game and Fish (NDG&F) is asking that hunters do their part in making sure the season is safe, and lawful for all. NDG&F Game Warden Drew Johnson goes over the dates for this year’s deer gun season, and…
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November 4, 2024 0

North Dakota Fire Danger

Casey Anderson, chief of the wildlife division of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, tells R&J News about the risk of wildfires in east central North Dakota. Anderson also points out that hunting season will start this weekend and if you’re going hunting, you should be prepared. Anderson says it’s a hunter’s responsibility to…
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October 9, 2024 0

Turn in all poachers 

The North Dakota Fall Hunting Season is upon us, and while most hunters are good sports, and follow the rules, there are instances of hunters not following the proper bag limits. Drew Johnson of North Dakota Game and Fish encourages you to do your part and turn in suspected poachers.  However, if you do observe…
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September 3, 2024 0

Summer Fishing Season coming to an end 

As we get deeper into August North Dakota Game and Fish will be shifting their focus to the fall fishing and hunting seasons. ND Game and Fish Game Warden Drew Johnson recaps the Summer and Spring fishing seasons, and how fishermen in his region of Steele, Traill, and Griggs county have fared.  Johnson also highlighted…
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August 19, 2024 0

North Dakota Game and Fish Fall Hunting Season Preview 

August is here, and that means that the North Dakota Fall Hunting Season is approaching quickly. North Dakota Game and Fish Game Warden Drew Johnson gives a preview into what hunters can expect when it comes to wildlife population.  Johnson also gives a preview of what hunting seasons are coming up starting with the Canada…
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August 15, 2024 0

ND Early Canada Goose Season Begins Soon

The dates for North Dakota’s early Canada Goose season have been set….with bag limits and licensing requirements the same as last year.  Opening day will be August 15 in all three zones. Closing dates are September 7 in the Missouri River zone, September 15 in the western zone and September 20 in the eastern zone. …
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August 8, 2024 0

Recommendation To Remove Ice Houses

In North Dakota, the deadline to remove fish houses from area lakes is March 15.  But it’s being recommended you remove them sooner, rather than later. The North Dakota State Game and Fish Department is advising people with permanent fish houses to consider removing them early in areas of the state where ice conditions are…
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February 21, 2024 0

North Dakota Spring Turkey application due Wednesday 

The North Dakota Game and Fish Reminds area hunters that applications for the Spring turkey season are due by the end of the day on Wednesday, February 14. Applications can be done online on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov. Spring turkey licenses are available only to North Dakota residents. The…
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February 13, 2024 0