 Regardless of how safe and cautious boaters are on the water, accidents do happen. If a boating accident involves injury, death, or the disappearance of a person, that accident must be reported and sent to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department within 48 hours of the occurrence. If property damage exceeds $2,000, but no deaths or injuries occur, the boat operator has five days to file a report. Those reporting requirements are mandatory whether it's one or more boats involved.