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Fish and Wildlife Department
ATTENTION HUNTERS:
FISHING LICENSES HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR PURCHASE AS OF JUNE 2, 2010. TRIBAL FISHING LICENSES CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE SPIRIT LAKE MARINA OR AT OUR OFFICE. EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2009, HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND GUIDING ON SPIRIT LAKE NATION WILL REMAIN RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS OF SPIRIT LAKE TRIBE ONLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
To report poachers, please call 701-766-1243 or 701-351-3724.
License Fees
Determine your hunter status using the table below.
| Hunter Status | Definition |
Requirement for Obtaining a License |
Spirit Lake Nation Tribal Member |
This category applies to enrolled members of the Spirit Lake Tribe. |
Spirit Lake tribal enrollment number |
Spirit Lake Reservation Resident |
This category applies to persons residing on the Spirit Lake Reservation, but are not members of the Spirit Lake Tribe. |
ND driver's license establishing residency on SLN |
North Dakota Resident |
This category applies to persons residing in North Dakota and who are not members of the Spirit Lake Tribe. |
ND driver's license |
Out-of-State Resident |
This category applies to persons not residing in North Dakota and who are not members of the Spirit Lake Tribe. |
A valid driver's license |
The following table includes a list of available licenses and their associated costs.
License |
Spirit Lake Nation Tribal Member |
Spirit Lake Reservation Resident |
North Dakota Resident |
Out-of-State Resident |
Certificate 1 |
FREE |
$4.00 |
$4.00 |
$4.00 |
Fishing |
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Single (16 yrs & over) |
FREE |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
Husband & Wife |
FREE |
$14.00 |
$14.00 |
$14.00 |
55 Years & Older |
FREE |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
Handicapped/Disabled |
FREE |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
Upland Game |
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Grouse/ Partridge |
FREE |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
Pheasant |
FREE |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
Turkey |
FREE |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
Waterfowl |
FREE |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
$165.00 |
Upland Game Combination 2 |
FREE |
$115.00 |
$115.00 |
$115.00 |
Furbearer |
FREE |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
$50.00 |
Big Game |
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White-tailed Deer |
FREE |
$50.00 |
$250.00 |
$350.00 |
1 A certificate is required for all licenses. Certificates expire March 31 every year. New certificates may be purchased on April 1 every year.
2 The upland game combination license includes the Grouse/Partridge, Pheasant, and Turkey licenses.
The following tables describe the licenses available through our office.
| Fishing | ||||
Hunter Status: |
Tribal Member |
Reservation Resident |
ND Resident |
Out-of-State Resident |
Effective Dates: |
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Limitations: |
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License Availability: |
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| Upland Game (Grouse/Partridge, Pheasant, Turkey, Waterfowl, and Furbearer) | ||||
Hunter Status: |
Tribal Member |
Reservation Resident |
ND Resident |
Out-of-State Resident |
Effective Dates: |
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Grouse/Partridge |
Year-round |
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Pheasant |
Year-round |
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Turkey |
Year-round |
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Waterfowl |
Year-round |
Dec 6, 2009 |
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Furbearer |
Year-round |
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Limitations: |
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Grouse/Partridge |
Unlimited |
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Pheasant |
Unlimited |
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Turkey |
Unlimited |
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Waterfowl |
Unlimited |
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Furbearer |
Unlimited |
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License Availability: |
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| Big Game (White-tailed Deer) | ||||
Hunter |
Tribal Member |
Reservation Resident |
ND Resident |
Out-of-State Resident |
Effective |
Oct 1, 2009 - |
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Limitations: |
Unlimited |
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License |
Unlimited |
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**The Spirit Lake Nation Fish and Wildlife Department office can only accept a check or money order as a method of payment for purchasing a hunting and/or fishing license. However, fishing licenses can be purchased via other payment methods at the Spirit Lake Marina.