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North DakotaHB 14702025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend and reenact sections 20.1-03-12 and 20.1-03-36.1, subsection 7 of section 20.1-03-37, subsection 4 of section 20.1-03-38, and section 20.1-04-12.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to hunting, fishing, and gun dog activity fees and hunting guide and outfitter licensing requirements.
Sponsored By: Glenn Bosch (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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New fees and tests for guides and outfitters
Hunting guide licenses cost $100 for residents and $400 for nonresidents. Hunting outfitter licenses cost $250 if you use under 10,000 acres, $500 at 10,000 acres or more, and $2,000 for nonresidents. Fishing outfitter licenses cost $250 for residents and $500 for nonresidents, or drop to $125 and $250 if you already paid for a hunting guide or outfitter license that year. A day‑leasing permit costs $200 and you must report last year’s leased acres by county; all outfitter applications must list acres by county and your lessors. To qualify, you must have legally hunted in North Dakota for parts of three years, or get a waiver for out‑of‑state experience if your employer would face undue hardship. You must pass a written or electronic exam on game laws; it is offered at least three times a year, and you must wait 60 days to retest unless your employer shows hardship. Landowners or lessees with bona fide farm use, registered nonprofits, and booking agents are exempt, but not if there was a game or fish conviction in the last three years or a suspended or revoked license; the director publishes exempt acreage and shares liability and training info.
Hunting license prices for residents and visitors
A resident small game license costs $20 if you are 16 or older. A nonresident small game license costs $150. A resident big game license costs $35, or $10 if the licensee is under 16. The Governor may set exceptions by proclamation under existing law.
Gun dog trainers must get permits
Permits are required for pro trainers (resident or nonresident), nonresident amateurs who bring more than four dogs, and field trials using live wild birds. Fees are $20 for a resident professional, $100 for a nonresident professional, and $25 for a nonresident amateur who brings more than four dogs. You must apply on the director’s form, pay the fee, and file an annual report. A professional trainer is someone who trains gun dogs for pay that is their livelihood.
Where your license fees now go
Hunting and fishing fees go to the state treasurer for the game and fish fund. Aquatic nuisance species fees go to the aquatic nuisance species program fund. Also, $45 from each nonresident big game license goes to the private land initiative. This changes where money is kept, not how much you pay.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Glenn Bosch
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Todd Porter
Republican • House
Dale Patten
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 59 nays 32
Yes: 59 • No: 32
Senate vote • 4/2/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 43 nays 3
Yes: 43 • No: 3
House vote • 2/18/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 64 nays 25
Yes: 64 • No: 25
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/16
4/18/2025HouseSent to Governor
4/15/2025HouseSigned by Speaker
4/15/2025HouseSigned by President
4/14/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 59 nays 32
4/9/2025HouseConcurred
4/9/2025HouseReturned to House (12)
4/3/2025HouseSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 43 nays 3
4/2/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/31/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 0 0
3/28/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:30
3/14/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
2/20/2025SenateReceived from House
2/19/2025SenateSecond reading, passed, yeas 64 nays 25
2/18/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/17/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 13 0 0
2/14/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:00
2/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1/17/2025House
Bill Text
Adopted by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Bosch
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