North Dakota Deer Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded deer windows for North Dakota, including history and unverified dates.
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 4 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 Deer Season Calendar
Find all deer hunting season dates for North Dakota including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
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Nov 6-22, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
All Deer Seasons
4 seasons for North Dakota deer hunting
Nov 6-22, 2026
Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions. 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.
Aug 30, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Extended bow season
Nov 7-23, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Gun season
Dec 5-21, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader season
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Zone-Specific Information
North Dakota has different deer hunting dates by zone. This page shows seasons for: Unit2K2 — private non-PLOTS/nonreservation land, matching antlered white-tailed deer gun license. Check the official state regulations for detailed zone maps and boundaries.
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.
North Dakota Deer Hunting FAQ
Common questions about deer hunting in North Dakota
When is deer season 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.
When does archery deer season start in North Dakota?
Recorded archery deer window: Aug 30, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026. Unverified date record; agency review required. Extended bow season
When is deer rifle/firearms season in North Dakota?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2026-11-06 to 2026-11-22; 2025-11-07 to 2025-11-23. 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 have a muzzleloader deer season?
Recorded muzzleloader deer window: Dec 5, 2025 to Dec 21, 2025. Unverified date record; agency review required. Muzzleloader season
Are there different deer hunting zones in North Dakota?
Yes, North Dakota has zone-specific deer seasons. The zones include: Unit2K2 — private non-PLOTS/nonreservation land, matching antlered white-tailed deer gun license. Check the season calendar above for zone-specific dates.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in North Dakota?
Yes, you need a valid North Dakota hunting license and any required deer tags or permits. Check with the North Dakota wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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