BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s free ice fishing weekend is scheduled this upcoming weekend.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says resident anglers may fish that weekend without a license. All other ice fishing regulations apply.

Those interested in darkhouse spearfishing must register with the department before the free weekend. Registration is available on the department website, www.gf.nd.gov , or through any Game and Fish office. Northern pike and non-game species are legal for spearfishing.