North Dakota Wildlife Federation

10/19/2026

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has issued deer season changes in southwestern and south-central North Dakota due to an EHD outbreak. Learn more about this and how it affects you in their new News Release.

State officials announce several conservative strategies in southwestern and south-central North Dakota in response to a recent epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak in white-tailed deer to safeguard an already slow-to-rebound population.

10/16/2026

Report All Poachers line: 701-328-9921

The program started as a cooperative effort in the early 1980s.

10/13/2026

Several partners recently collaborated to assist Trish and Donnie Feiring with reintroducing beavers to their ranch north of Beach, ND. Through the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Feirings enrolled in a Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), which included constructing three Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs).

The project is situated on Dry Creek—a tributary to Beaver Creek that empties into the Little Missouri River—where the Feirings manage approximately 2 miles of the stream.

Trish and Donnie's goals for the project include:

- Restoring historical beaver populations to the area
- Improving local hydrology on their managed land
- Enhancing fire protection to the west through increased water retention from beaver activity

To support these goals, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) utilized its Beaver Conflict Resolution Program, partnering with the Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) to implement low-tech solutions like BDAs. Additionally, Cara Greger, Western Conservation Coordinator for the North Dakota Wildlife Federation (NDWF), brought together key partners including NWF, NRCS, Pheasants Forever (PF), Dakota Prairie Grasslands USFS, and North Dakota Game and Fish (NDGF).

This collaborative effort involved several key contributions:

- Willow switches were harvested from a local Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
- Donnie provided straw bales and dirt for construction.
- NRCS assisted with permitting and CSP administration.
- MCC constructed the BDAs, supported by leadership and NFWF grant funding from NWF.
- PF participated in a workday, documenting site conditions to establish a baseline for future monitoring.

We will continue to monitor the project to assess its long-term impacts on stream and rangeland health.

10/05/2026

🚨 ACTION ALERT: One Day Left

This is what's at stake!

North Dakota’s remaining roadless public lands matter.

They provide important wildlife habitat and opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and other outdoor recreation.

The U.S. Forest Service is considering changes to the Roadless Rule that could open currently protected roadless areas to new road construction and development.

Roadless does not mean unmanaged. These lands are managed for wildlife, habitat, grazing, recreation, fire management and other multiple uses.

The North Dakota Wildlife Federation believes we can support responsible energy development, working lands, grazing and public access without putting roads into every roadless area.

📢 Now is the time to speak up.

The comment deadline is OCTOBER 6, 2026.

👉 Submit your comments today (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16965/special-areas-roadless-area-conservation) and tell the Forest Service to maintain thoughtful, science-based protections for North Dakota’s remaining roadless lands.

Protect wildlife. Protect habitat. Protect access.

09/30/2026

ICYMI: Last week NDWF celebrated the dedication of the Bosh and Shirek Wildlife Management Areas (East of Lawton). This project opens up 542 NEW acres of public land for sportsmen and women to enjoy.


A huge thank you to the landowners Dennis and Beverly Bosh, along with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, American Foundation for Wildlife, and the other project partners, for their dedication to wildlife conservation and habitat preservation.

09/22/2026

The predictions from North Dakota Ducks Unlimited for the upcoming Resident and Non-Resident Waterfowl Openers are looking promising.

By Nick SimonsonWith the Youth Waterfowl Opener on Sat. Sep. 19, the approaching Resident WaterfowlOpener set for Sat. Sep 26, and the Non-Resident Waterfowl Opener slated for Mon.Oct. 5, Ducks Unlimited Biologist Dane Buysse sees good things on the horizon forduck hunters in North Dakota as the sta...

09/17/2026

Plant a tree to celebrate Trees for Wildlife Month!

Many different types of wildlife depend on native trees for food, water, cover, or places to raise their young.

When you plant a native tree, you help to provide the habitat essentials that wildlife needs to survive and thrive.

For the month of September, you can get 25% off all native tree purchases of $50 or more
from Garden for Wildlife Inc. using the code TREES25

September is a great time to native plant trees and shrubs as temperatures begin to cool in many parts of the country. These plants can be amazing sources of shelter, food, and even places for wildlife to raise their young. Use the exclusive Trees for Wildlife Month promo code TREES25 to receive 25%...

09/12/2026

Doug Leier By Doug Leier  The Report All Poachers call I received when I was a game warden was from an elderly lady who watched a young man intentionally run over a couple of squirrels. Doesn’…

09/08/2026

Were you able to get out dove hunting this weekend? Not sure what to do with your meat? Try this recipe! Bring it to your next tailgating event or backyard BBQ and be the talk of the town.

09/01/2026

Do you want to see more wildlife in your yard, on your balcony, or out your window?
You can make it happen!