North Dakota Hunting

Overview

Known For

North Dakota is part of the Central Flyway and offers some of the best waterfowl hunting in the country. Millions of breeding ducks settle in North Dakota each season. Additionally, upland bird hunting, especially for pheasant, is unparalleled here. Add on all the major big game and North Dakota is off the charts for a hunting experience.

Terrain

North Dakota’s grasslands are central to its geographic identity. The state is home to the Prairie Pothole region, which is the core of what once was the largest grassland expanse in the world. Over 10,000 years ago, when glaciers receded, there were small prairie potholes left that filled with water and became wetlands.

North Dakota Hunting Seasons

North Dakota Licenses, Permits, and Regulations

North Dakota hunting licenses, permits, and regulations for resident and non-resident hunters can be purchased on the official website of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Click below to view the website.

Hunting Layers

ND Private Lands

Over 380,000 parcels mapped by the onX team, this layer helps you know who the property owners are in North Dakota. Tap any parcel to learn more info about the owner and acreage.

ND Gov Lands

onX has the most accurate public lands maps with over 4,400,000 acres in North Dakota to help you plan your next adventure. Tap any public land parcel to learn more.

ND Possible Access

onX has mapped 16,000 acres of possible access lands in North Dakota including timber and land conservation groups. Research rules on these private lands before recreating.

SUBLAYERS (16)

ND GMUs

North Dakota Game Management Units. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt.

Includes 16 Sublayers

• Bighorn Sheep Hunt Units
• Bobcat Hunt Units
• Deer Hunt Units
• Elk Hunt Units
• Fisher Hunt Units
• Goose Hunt Zones
• Moose Hunt Units
• Mountain Lion Hunt Units
• Non-Residential Waterfowl Hunt Units
• Pheasant Hunt Zone
• Pronghorn Hunt Units
• Ruffed Grouse Hunt Units
• Sharp-tailed Grouse Hunt Units
• Sandhill Crane Hunt Units
• Turkey (Fall) Hunt Units
• Turkey (Spring) Hunt Units

ND PLOTS

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department Private Land Open to Sportsmen. All hunters are expected to know the rules of the program.

SUBLAYERS (10)

ND Species Range and Habitat

North Dakota Various Species Range and Habitat locations

Includes 10 Sublayers

• Bighorn Sheep
• Elk
• Greater Prairie Chicken
• Moose
• Mountain Lion
• Mule Deer
• Pronghorn
• Sage Grouse
• Turkey
• Whitetail Deer

ND Electronically Posted Land

ND Electronically Posted Land, Land that has been posted by land owner as No Hunting. Land can still be posted with signs on the ground so double check when at the location.

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