HUNTING/FISHING

As avid hunters and fishermen may know, Central North Dakota is populated with a wide range of birds, wildlife, lakes and waterholes. From waterfowl (Geese, Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, Swan) to Small/Upland Game (Grouse, Dove, Crane, Pheasant, Snipe, Woodcock, Squirrel, Hungarian Partridge) to Big Game (Deer, Pronghorn, Moose, Elk, Bighorn Sheep) and Wild Turkey, North Dakota is a wonderful hunting destination. In recent years, hunting has even included mountain lion. Fox and coyote season is year round. Steele and surrounding communities offer a wide variety of lodging and restaurants and storage for hunters and their gear.

When fishing North Dakota you may find walleye, perch (Devils Lake's perch fishery is know nationwide for catches of 1 pound-plus fish), paddlefish, Chinook Salmon (Lake Sakakawea is home to this species), catfish, Northern Pike, bass, bluegill, crappie, muskellunge, sauger, and trout.

For information about hunting and fishing licensing, lottery, and seasons in North Dakota, please visit the ND Game and Fish Department website.

Other information is available on a number of sites. Two of our favorites include Nodak Outdoors and Hunt North Dakota. We also hope that your experience is not like this (click to watch a funny fishing video)!