To help North Dakota hunters
prepare for hunting seasons in 2017, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department
annually provides its best estimate for opening dates for the coming year.
Dates become official when
approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2017 include:
Spring Turkey - April 8
Deer and Pronghorn Bow,
Dove, Mountain Lion - September 1
Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed
Grouse, Squirrel - September 9
Youth Deer - September
15
Youth Waterfowl
- September 16
Early Resident Waterfowl
- September 23
Regular Waterfowl
- September 30
Pronghorn Gun - October
6
Youth Pheasant
- October 7
Pheasant, Fall Turkey
- October 14
Mink, Muskrat, Weasel
Trapping - October 28
Deer Gun - November 10
Deer Muzzleloader
- December 1
