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Behind the Badge

Cow elk

When Illegal Becomes too Illegal

In this week's Behind the Badge, warden Jonathan Tofteland recalls a case where honest mistake and intentional misconduct intermix.

Badlands

Stewards of the Land

In this week's Behind the Badge, warden Joshua Hedstrom gives some simple tips for being a conscientious steward of the land.

Snare

Things Are Not Always as They Appear

So what do you do when that foolproof plan to find a lawbreaker turns out to be rather less than foolproof? You improvise. Read one such story in this week's Behind the Badge by warden Corey Erckā€¦

Contact a Warden

Report All Poachers: 701-328-9921


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Annual Reports

Each February in the North Dakota Outdoors magazine, the Department publishes a summary of violations and enforcement activities for the preceding year. Those reports are available online below.

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Enforcement Careers

A career as a game warden can be both challenging and highly rewarding. This career is ideal for many self-motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public and have a knowledge of and appreciation for natural resources.