License: resident $35.00 · nonresident $350.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery (Statewide) | Aug 29 | Jan 4 | OTC |
| Youth Season | Sep 19 | Sep 28 | Draw |
| Rifle/Gun Season | Nov 6 | Nov 22 | Draw |
| Muzzleloader (Whitetail Only) | Nov 28 | Dec 14 | Draw |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Season | Apr 12 | May 18 | Draw |
| Fall Season | (verify) | (verify) | Draw |
Elk Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Elk (Resident Draw) | (verify) | (verify) | Draw |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Oct 30 | HIP |
Mule Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 1 | Sep 30 | OTC |
| Rifle (General) | Oct 1 | Nov 15 | Draw |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Youth Season | Oct 4 | Oct 5 | OTC |
| Regular Season | Oct 11 | Jan 4 | OTC |
Pronghorn Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Aug 15 | Sep 30 | Draw |
| Rifle | Oct 1 | Oct 15 | Draw |
Sandhill Crane Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Central Flyway Zone | Sep 1 | Nov 30 | OTC |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Sep 27 | Dec 1 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Sep 27 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 15 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with ND Game and Fish Dept before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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