This bill appropriates funds for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The total appropriation amounts to $114,864,690, which includes base level enhancements for salaries, operating expenses, capital assets, and various grants. Notably, the bill introduces a new line item for the Aquatic Nuisance Species Program, allocating $2,885,507 to this initiative. Additionally, it outlines one-time funding for specific projects, including $5,000,000 for wildlife habitat and access on private lands, and mandates that the department report on the use of these funds to the appropriations committees of the seventieth legislative assembly.

The bill also includes provisions for the management of new and vacant full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, allowing the Game and Fish Department to request fund transfers from the new and vacant FTE pool to other salary-related line items. Furthermore, it allows for the transfer of up to $2,000,000 between certain line items without adhering to standard regulations, provided the department notifies the legislative council of any such transfers. The bill establishes guidelines for midterm conservation agreements with private landowners, ensuring buyback provisions at specified intervals, and includes a provision for grants related to surface damage from mineral activities.