ND Turkey Hunting

North Dakota Turkey Season Dates 2026

Turkey season in North Dakota runs Oct 11 – May 18 across 38 Units.

76 Seasons1 Weapon Types

Shotgun

UnitTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Deer Unit 1SpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 1FallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2ASpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2AFallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2BSpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2BFallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2CSpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2CFallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2DSpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2DFallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2ESpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2EFallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2F1SpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2F1FallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2F2SpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2F2FallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2GSpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2GFallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2G1SpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2G1FallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2G2SpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2G2FallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2HSpringApr 12May 18
Deer Unit 2HFallOct 11Jan 4
Deer Unit 2ISpringApr 12May 18

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Turkey in North Dakota: FAQ

When is turkey season in North Dakota?

Turkey season in North Dakota currently runs Oct 11 to May 18, across 76 season rows and 38 Units, split by weapon (Shotgun).

Where is the best place to hunt turkey in North Dakota?

The best Units for turkey in North Dakota depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Unit above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Turkey hunt in North Dakota

View Unit boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see North Dakota seasons, public land, and license.

Turkey seasons in North Dakota — offline