Regulations

Hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities under the authority of the Game and Fish Department are governed by state laws and regulations.

Regulation Types:

• Gubernatorial proclamations set hunting, fishing, and trapping seasons.  When signed by the governor they have force of law.  From these proclamations the Game and Fish Department produces bulletins called guides to provide informal explanations of selected rules, regulations, and state laws.   These guides, unlike the governor's proclamation, are not legal documents and do not have force of law. 
• The Game and Fish Administrative Code allows the Department to regulate certain activities such as boating and management of state wildlife areas.  View the North Dakota Administrative Code here.

Current Regulation Guides

Note:  These are the most current regulations available.  Those that are outdated are included here to give sportsmen a general idea of what to expect for upcoming seasons.

• How seasons and regulations are set
• Boat and water safety regulations guide - 2008-2010
• Fishing regulations guide - 2008-2010
• Furbearer regulations guide - 2007
• Waterfowl regulations guide - 2007
• Deer regulations guide - 2008
• Moose, Elk, and Bighorn Sheep Hunting Regulations - 2008
• Small game regulations guide - 2007
• Fall turkey regulations guide - 2008
• Spring turkey regulations guide - 2008
• Pronghorn regulations guide - 2008
• Spring light goose regulations guide - 2008
• Chronic wasting disease (CWD) proclamation
• Wildlife management area regulations
• Guide and outfitter regulations

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