North Dakota Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of North Dakota. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to North Dakota state resources.

North Dakota Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery (Statewide)

  • September 4, 2025 – January 1, 2026

Muzzleloader (Statewide)

  • November 8–20, 2025

Youth Firearm Season

  • September 20–21, 2025

Regular Gun Season (Firearms)

  • November 8–30, 2025 (most units; license required)

Late Season

  • December 20, 2025 – January 3, 2026 (antlerless by license; limited units)

North Dakota Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey

  • September 4 – November 30, 2025 (archery); October 1–31, 2025 (gun; permit required)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • April 4–5, 2026

Spring General Turkey

  • April 11 – May 31, 2026 (permit required)

North Dakota Pheasant & Waterfowl

Pheasant Season

  • October 11 – January 1, 2026

Duck Season

  • September 27 – October 5, 2025 (teal); October 4 – December 5, 2025 (regular)

For complete regulations, visit the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

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Interactive North Dakota Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of North Dakota Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated North Dakota state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

North Dakota Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on North Dakota Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the North Dakota DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

North Dakota DNR

100 N. Bismarck Expressway
Bismarck, ND 58501-5095

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