North Dakota Hunting Seasons, 2023-2024




Northern Dakota is known for beautiful great plains, river valleys and the Badlands. All of these landscapes add to the state’s beauty as well as its prosperous hunting. Taking time to hunting in North Dakota will allow you to take in the scenery, as well as bag game worth taking home.

North Dakota hunters know the state has a great selection of game, including bighorn sheep, elk, moose, pronghorns and deer. Small game hunting seasons are also bountiful.

Before heading out on your North Dakota hunt, be sure to visit the Game and Fish Department website for more details regarding licenses, regulations and permits.

North Dakota Bighorn Sheep Seasons

General SeasonNov. 3-Dec. 31

Bighorn sheep hunting is only available by permit lottery.

North Dakota Elk Seasons

Archery/BowSept. 1-24
General SeasonSept. 1-Jan. 7**

Elk hunting is only available by permit lottery, and dates may vary by region.

North Dakota Moose Seasons

Archery/BowSept. 1-24
General SeasonOct. 13-Nov. 5

Moose hunting is only available by permit lottery, and hunting may be limited to specific regions.

North Dakota Pronghorn Seasons

Archery/BowSept. 1-24
General SeasonOct. 6-22

Pronghorn hunting is only available by permit lottery and may be limited by region.


North Dakota White-Tailed and Mule Deer Seasons

Archery/BowSept. 1-Jan. 7
Youth SeasonSept. 15-24
FirearmsNov. 10-26
MuzzleloaderDec. 1-17

Deer hunting is only available by permit lottery.

North Dakota Turkey Seasons

Fall General SeasonOct. 14-Jan. 7
Spring General SeasonTBD

Turkey hunting is only available by permit lottery.

North Dakota Small Game Seasons

Tree SquirrelSept. 9-Feb. 29
Hungarian PartridgeSept. 9-Jan. 7
PheasantOct. 7-Jan. 7
Ruffed and Sharp-tailed GrouseSept. 9-Jan. 7

Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for North Dakota hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. For more information on obtaining licenses, permits and regulations, visit the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website.