North Dakota Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for North Dakota, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 9 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
North Dakota Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for North Dakota including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Recorded Season Windows
All North Dakota hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 4 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 6-22, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Unit2K2 — private non-PLOTS/nonreservation land, matching antlered white-tailed deer gun license | Opens in 23d | Actual agency-linked2026 guide PDF1 and current proclamation Season Information table: Deer Gun Nov6–22, opens12 noon Central time Nov6; later days30 minutes before sunrise–30 minutes after sunset. Calendar-date subset, not hourly authorization or individual permission. Only Unit2K2 private non-PLOTS/nonreservation legal-antlered white-tailed regular rifle subset under matching species/sex/unit deer gun license reviewed; not individual permission. PDF3 shoulder-fired centerfire rifles .22 caliber or larger, rifle magazine capacity unlimited; fully automatic firearms, nonexpanding full metal jacketed bullets and altered projectiles prohibited. At least one visible antler; check license/tag/bag, boundaries and exact parcel, current firearms/ammunition/orange/hours/tagging/reporting, CWD, local/access/closures/amendments. No other units,4B–4E exception, archery/youth/muzzleloader/herd-reduction/public/PLOTS/tribal/controlled hunts verified; no date bridge. Eight history rows/license metadata unverified; guide informational, not complete laws. | |
| Archery | Aug 30, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Extended bow season | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Nov 7-23, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Gun season | |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 5-21, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Muzzleloader season | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Apr 11 - May 17, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring season | |
Elk 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 5 - Nov 23, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Very limited draw | |
Moose 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 26 - Oct 19, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Draw only | |
Pronghorn 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Oct 3-19, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Draw required | |
Pheasant 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Oct 11, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Regular season | |
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North Dakota Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
- Available Species
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- Deer
- Elk
- Moose
- Pheasant
- Pronghorn
- Turkey
- Hunting Methods
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- Rifle/Firearm
- Archery
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Shotgun
- Wildlife Agency
- North Dakota Game and Fish Department
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for North Dakota
Only Unit2K2 private non-PLOTS/nonreservation legal-antlered white-tailed regular rifle Nov6–22 under matching species/sex/unit gun license reviewed from actual2026 guide and proclamation. Opening12 noon Central time Nov6; date-only range not hourly permission. Other hunts/eight history rows/license metadata unverified. Current licenses/tags, boundaries/bag, firearms/orange/hours/CWD/local/access/reporting rules require checks; not individual permission.
Hunting Method Legend
North Dakota Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in North Dakota
What are the hunting season dates for North Dakota?
Recorded North Dakota entries cover Deer, Elk, Moose, Pheasant, Pronghorn, Turkey. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in North Dakota?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-11-06 to 2026-11-22; 2025-08-30 to 2026-01-05; 2025-11-07 to 2025-11-23; 2025-12-05 to 2025-12-21. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does North Dakota require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current North Dakota agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in North Dakota?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Nov 6, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in North Dakota?
Only Unit2K2 private non-PLOTS/nonreservation legal-antlered white-tailed regular rifle Nov6–22 under matching species/sex/unit gun license reviewed from actual2026 guide and proclamation. Opening12 noon Central time Nov6; date-only range not hourly permission. Other hunts/eight history rows/license metadata unverified. Current licenses/tags, boundaries/bag, firearms/orange/hours/CWD/local/access/reporting rules require checks; not individual permission.
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