North Dakota Fishing & Hunting

✓ Verified against official sources · August 18, 2026

License requirements, seasons, bag limits, reciprocity. 1 state-level rule for North Dakota, each linked to its official government source.

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North Dakota Fishing & Hunting License

North Dakota requires license for both. PLOTS provides private land access. Deer and pronghorn by draw. Waterfowl hunting excellent.

FISHING: License required age 16+ ($27 resident, $68 non-resident). HUNTING: License required ($20 resident, $110 non-resident). Deer/pronghorn licenses by draw - highly competitive for non-residents. Waterfowl hunting excellent - flyway state. PLOTS Program provides millions of acres of private land access for walk-in hunting. Turkey: spring and fall by draw. Hunter education required. NDCC §20.1.

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