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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)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 7 costs, 1 mixed.
Frog and clam license fees removed
The law removes listed resident and nonresident commercial frog license fees, plus resident individual and husband-and-wife frog license fees. It also removes listed resident and nonresident commercial clam license fees and commercial clam dealer permit fees. Clam dealer permit applicants no longer have to submit a $2,000 surety bond.
Anglers pay more for fishing licenses
Resident fishing licenses rise from $16 to $25, and nonresident licenses rise from $45 to $60. The reduced resident fee rises from $5 to $10 for people 65 or older, totally or permanently disabled residents, and qualifying disabled veterans. Husband-and-wife licenses rise from $22 to $40 for residents and from $60 to $100 for nonresidents. Nonresident three-day licenses rise from $25 to $40, and ten-day licenses rise from $35 to $50. Paddlefish tags rise from $10 to $15 for residents and from $25.50 to $35 for nonresidents.
Higher boat and net fishing fees
Motorboat certificate and license fees rise from $18 to $30 for boats under 16 feet and motor-powered canoes. Motor-powered canoes use that rate regardless of length. Fees rise from $36 to $45 for boats at least 16 but under 20 feet. Boats at least 20 feet pay $60, up from $45. Taking undesirable fish costs $30 instead of $15 per hoop net, trap, or 50 feet of seine, including partial lengths.
Hunters pay higher license fees
North Dakota resident small-game fees rise from $10 to $20, big-game from $30 to $35, and fur-bearer from $15 to $20. Resident big-game licenses stay $10 for children under 16. Nonresident small-game fees rise from $100 to $150; big-game and bow fees rise from $250 to $350. Nonresident nongame fees rise from $15 to $25, and fur-bearer fees rise from $40 to $50. Turkey permits rise from $15 to $20 for residents and from $80 to $100 for nonresidents. Combination licenses rise from $50 to $60; resident disabled-veteran combined licenses rise from $3 to $10. Resident early Canada goose licenses rise from $5 to $10. Nonresident swan licenses rise from $30 to $50; resident swan licenses stay $10. White-tailed deer licenses supplied to nonresidents by certified guides or outfitters rise from $250 to $350. The listed $50 nonresident deer-lottery fee and $5 nonresident big-game lottery application fee remain unchanged.
Bait sellers face higher license fees
Annual resident wholesale live-bait licenses rise from $50 to $70. Resident retail licenses rise from $15 to $20, or from $75 to $100 when sellers offer white suckers. Nonresident wholesale licenses rise from $250 to $400 for class B and from $500 to $750 for class A. Annual private fish hatchery licenses rise from $75 to $100.
Fishing outfitters pay higher annual fees
Annual fishing outfitter licenses rise from $100 to $250 for residents and from $400 to $500 for nonresidents. Applicants pay a reduced fee after paying for a hunting guide or outfitter license for the same year. That reduced fee rises from $50 to $125 for residents and from $200 to $250 for nonresidents.
Gun dog trainers face permit charges
Resident professional gun dog trainers pay $20 per permit for training or field trials, up from $10. Nonresident professional trainers pay $100; nonresident amateurs pay $100 when bringing more than four gun dogs into North Dakota. Professional trainers earn their livelihood from paid gun dog training. The Game and Fish director sets permit terms, and permit holders must submit annual reports.
Taxidermy licenses and certificates cost more
The annual taxidermy license rises from $25 to $40. Resident certificates rise from $1 to $2, and nonresident certificates rise from $2 to $5. Agents still cannot charge a service fee to issue either certificate.
Hunting guides get revised licensing paths
Hunting guide and outfitter applicants can count hunting experience from outside North Dakota. They must have legally hunted during part of each of any three years, directly building their guide skills. The law removes the department's authority to waive that experience rule based on out-of-state hunting and an employer's hardship. Applicants must show proficiency in state and federal hunting laws through a written or electronic exam. Written exams must be offered at least three times yearly, up from twice, with a 60-day wait between attempts instead of 90. The wait does not apply when an employing outfitter would suffer undue hardship.
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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