Bill > SB2216

This bill creates a new waterfowl habitat improvement fund in the North Dakota state treasury and establishes a mandatory electronic stamp for waterfowl hunting. Specifically, both resident and nonresident hunters will be required to purchase a $5 waterfowl habitat restoration electronic stamp before hunting waterfowl in the state. All revenue generated from these stamp fees will be deposited directly into a newly created special fund, which can be used for improving or restoring waterfowl habitat and supporting youth hunting programs. The fund can also potentially be used to match federal funding obtained by the state department. This approach provides a dedicated funding mechanism to support wildlife conservation efforts and youth engagement in hunting, with a clear, transparent process for collecting and allocating resources specifically aimed at waterfowl habitat preservation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2216.html