North Dakota is home to a great diversity of hunting opportunities.  From waterfowl and wild turkey to big game including deer, moose, elk, big horn sheep and predators, North Dakota hunting provides something for every type of hunter.  Hunters from around the country visit North Dakota in search of fantastic hunting year round. 

Waterfowl including geese, ducks, coots, mergansers and swan can be hunting in North Dakota. The central, north and south east sections of the state tend to provide the best habitat for waterfowl hunting.  In the fall there is a spring light goose hunting season.  Each fall there is a hunting season for duck, geese, coots, mergansers, and swan.  Become a North Dakota resident and you'll experience a longer season.

Small and upland game such as grouse, crane, dove, squirrel, partridge and pheasant are abundant in North Dakota.  The open season tends to be in the fall and varies dependent on the type of small game.

In North Dakota you'll find great wild turkey hunting.  In the spring there is a residents only wild turkey season.  Each fall there is a second season that is residents only for the first lottery followed by a nonresident lottery.    Prefer hunting for rabbit, skunk, gopher or porcupine? These are open year round with residents not needing a license to take these species.  Nonresidents however must procure the appropriate licenses.

Looking for big game hunting?  You've come to the right place.  In North Dakota you'll find great deer, pronghorn , moose, elk and bighorn sheep hunting.  Hunting seasons vary based on the the type of animal, the type of hunting tool (archery, gun, muzzle loader) and the type of land (private or public).  Extend your hunting season by purchasing your own North Dakota hunting property. 

Fox and coyote seasons are open year round.  The primary range of fox is in the north, north east  and south east sections of the state.  The  coyote on the other hand favors the western side of the state.  Mountain lion hunting is available to North Dakota residents only and has a higher than average degree of requirements. 

Visit the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website  for more detail regarding North Dakota hunting including seasons, permit requirements and safety.  Also, consider purchasing a recreational property in North Dakota and enjoy all that North Dakota hunting has to offer.