Every spring, as the ice recedes and the water warms, North Dakota’s walleye get to work — and so do the biologists. On Lake Sakakawea, the annual walleye spawn is more than a natural event; it’s the backbone of the state’s fishing[...]
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From Ice to Open Water
It was March 7 when my old friend and game warden Cory Erck called on a Friday afternoon. While I was working indoors at a sport show, he was out patrolling his district. After the usual pleasantries, we compared notes—from the boat[...]
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Game and Fish Spring Advisory Board Meetings (Today in Velva for our Region)
Every spring and fall, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department hits the road for a series of public advisory meetings across the state. It’s a chance for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts to ask questions, share feedback, and hear updates on[...]
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Get a fishing license on the app
If you haven’t purchased your new fishing license, it was due April 1. I’d encourage you to give it a try on the Game and Fish app. Last year I did it for the first time exclusively on the app. I did[...]
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2025 Lake Sakakawea Fishing Preview
Whether you’re chasing walleye or just out for a day on the water, Lake Sakakawea’s 2025 season is shaping up to offer plenty to look forward to. From snowpack levels that feed the lake, to ramp access and healthy fish numbers, the[...]
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Flatanger Fiskegryte, a taste of Trøndelag
There’s something grounding about a recipe that comes with a coastline. This fish casserole, shared straight from a family cabin in Norway’s Flatanger archipelago, is more than comfort food—it’s a slice of place. With cod caught in the winter winds and vegetables[...]
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After a Career in the Field, a Game Warden Has Stories
Like many growing up hunting, fishing and trapping, my memories of our North Dakota game wardens were my first exposure to natural resource law enforcement. In LaMoure, it was Harold Bellin. In Valley City, Delbert Tibke. Before becoming a game warden myself,[...]
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Federal hatcheries play a crucial role in North Dakota fishing
Years ago in grade school, we took a field trip to Valley City National Fish Hatchery. Even now, I don’t think I fully appreciated what was right in our own backyard. I know back then I certainly didn’t. What I did know[...]
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ND House Passes Bill Revising Hunting, Fishing License Fees
The North Dakota House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1470 with a vote of 64-25-5, advancing it to the Senate for consideration. This legislation proposes adjustments to various hunting, fishing, and related activity fees within the state. Key changes outlined in[...]
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Watch: Cayla’s Kitchen: Pike Chowder
After a day spent on the ice, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of chowder to bring comfort. R3 Coordinator Cayla Bendel shares an easy and flavorful pike chowder recipe that highlights simple ingredients and straightforward steps. With the rich blend[...]
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Watch: 2024 Game and Fish Violation Trends
In this week’s NDO News, learn about the game and fish violations seen across the state in 2024. Watch below. [...]Read More... from Watch: 2024 Game and Fish Violation Trends
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Outdoors Notebook: Manitoba to ban live baitfish, leeches beginning in April 2027
If you visit a fish camp in Manitoba, changes are coming. Starting in 2027, the province will ban the use of baitfish and leeches to protect its waters from invasive species and fish diseases. While the move is part of a broader[...]
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Waterfowl Survey, Record Breaking Burbot, and Other Game & Fish News
North Dakota Game & Fish has a couple quick hit stories this week. Among them are the early results of the midwinter waterfowl survey. You can watch news on results below. And in other Game & Fish News: A Minot Fisherman Caught[...]
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How old are the Walleye in Lake Sakakawea? And what can we learn from knowing?
Have you wondered how old the fish are in Lake Sakakwea? Would you like to know why it matters? If so, Mike Anderson with North Dakota Game & Fish has you covered. The video below gives you a quick primer on how[...]
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Study: Freshwater fish contain concerning levels of ‘forever chemical’
The currently named culprit is Scotchgard; it’s the commercial name for a stain-resistant chemical known as perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS for short. It’s part of a larger group of chemicals called PFAS, and the problem is these chemicals persist in the[...]