North Dakota is a premier waterfowl and upland bird hunting destination with vast prairie pothole habitat, along with solid white-tailed deer and mule deer opportunities in the badlands and river breaks.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Unit 1 | Archery | Aug 29 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Deer Unit 1 | Rifle | Nov 7 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| Deer Unit 1 | Muzzleloader | Nov 28 — Dec 14 | — | — |
| Deer Unit 2A | Archery | Aug 29 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Deer Unit 2A | Rifle | Nov 7 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| Deer Unit 2A | Muzzleloader | Nov 28 — Dec 14 | — | — |
+ 108 more Deer seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Unit 1 | Shotgun | Apr 12 — May 18 | — | — |
| Deer Unit 1 | Shotgun | Oct 11 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Deer Unit 2A | Shotgun | Apr 12 — May 18 | — | — |
| Deer Unit 2A | Shotgun | Oct 11 — Jan 4 | — | — |
| Deer Unit 2B | Shotgun | Apr 12 — May 18 | — | — |
| Deer Unit 2B | Shotgun | Oct 11 — Jan 4 | — | — |
+ 70 more Turkey seasons
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
North Dakota Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for North Dakota on our interactive hunting map.
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