The Sargent County Teller

04/03/2026

The Teller would like to honor Arlin Sandstrom. Arlin passed away on April 1. Mr. Sandstrom served his country in the Army and later in the National Guard. Thank you Mr. Sandstrom for your service. Arlin's full obituary will be in the April 10 edition of The Teller.

03/30/2026

02/06/2026

Free Family Movie Wed.
St. John's Lutheran Church of Britton will host a free, fam-ily-friendly movie night at the Strand Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The faith-filled, G-rated film tells the story of a young North Dakota girl who becomes lost with her younger siblings during a 1920 bliz-zard, highlighting themes of faith, courage and sacrificial love.
Theater doors will open at 6 p.m., with the movie beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase.

02/05/2026

Tentative 2026 Season Opening Dates

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates to help hunters prepare for hunting seasons.

Hunters should note the opening date for the regular waterfowl season is still under discussion.

Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2026 include:

Spring Turkey

April 11

Dove

Sept. 1

Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion

Sept. 4

Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel

Sept. 12

Youth Deer

Sept. 18

Youth Waterfowl

Sept. 19

Early Resident Waterfowl

Sept. 26

Pronghorn Gun

Oct. 2

Youth Pheasant

Oct. 3

Regular Waterfowl

TBD

Pheasant, Fall Turkey

Oct. 10

Mink, Muskrat, Weasel Trapping

Oct. 24

Deer Gun

Nov. 6

Deer Muzzleloader

Nov. 27

02/05/2026

Fish House Regulations

Any fish house left unoccupied on North Dakota waters must be made of materials that allow it to float. In addition, fish houses do not require a license.

Other fish house regulations include:

Occupied structures do not require identification. However, any unoccupied fish house must have an equipment registration number issued by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, or the owner’s name, and either an address or telephone number, displayed on its outside in readily distinguishable characters at least 3 inches high.
Fish houses may not be placed closer than 50 feet in any direction to another house without consent of the occupant of the other fish house.
Beginning March 15, unoccupied fish houses must be off the ice by midnight each day.

02/04/2026

This week's E Edition of The Teller is now available!!

02/02/2026

Looking for my owner or someone who would like to adopt me!

01/16/2026

Due to inclement weather please expect delays in delivery this week. The E Edition is currently available.

01/14/2026

The Teller would like to honor James Olson. James passed away on January 9. Mr. Olson served his country in the National Guard. Thank you Mr. Olson for your service. James' full obituary will be in the January 16 edition of The Teller.