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, and outlines one-time funding for specific projects, including $5,000,000 for wildlife habitat and access on private lands.

Additionally, the bill allows for the transfer of up to $2,000,000 in appropriation authority between certain line items, providing flexibility for the Game and Fish Department in managing its budget. It also establishes parameters for midterm conservation agreements with private landowners, allowing the department to spend up to $2,777,778 for these agreements, which can last up to thirty years with buyback provisions. The bill emphasizes the importance of reporting to the legislative assembly regarding the use of one-time funding and includes provisions for handling grants related to surface damage from mineral activities.