When does deer season open in North Dakota?

The earliest deer season in North Dakota for 2026-2027 opens on September 4, 2026.

When does turkey season open in North Dakota?

The earliest turkey season in North Dakota for 2026-2027 opens on October 10, 2026.

North DakotaDeer & Turkey Season Dates

2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for North Dakota.

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Whitetail Deer

Season	Dates	Weapon
Archery/Bow Deer Season	Sep 4, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027	archery
Youth Deer Season	Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026	any
Firearm/Gun Deer Season	Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026	firearms
Muzzleloader Deer Season	Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027	muzzleloader

Archery/Bow Deer Season: TENTATIVE — pending governor's proclamation. Opens at noon on opening day. Based on confirmed tentative announcement from ND GFP.

Youth Deer Season: TENTATIVE — Youth deer season. Verify at gf.nd.gov before season.

Firearm/Gun Deer Season: TENTATIVE — Firearm season. Opens at noon Nov 6. Based on tentative ND GFP announcement. Verify at gf.nd.gov.

Muzzleloader Deer Season: TENTATIVE — Muzzleloader season estimated from prior-year pattern. Verify official dates at gf.nd.gov.

Whitetail Deer source: gf.nd.gov, gf.nd.gov, gf.nd.gov

Turkey

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Fall Turkey Season	Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027	any
Spring Turkey Season	Apr 11, 2027 – May 31, 2027	shotgun

Fall Turkey Season: TENTATIVE — Fall turkey concurrent with pheasant opener (Oct 10). Extended fall season runs into early January. Verify at gf.nd.gov.

Spring Turkey Season: RESIDENT ONLY. Non-residents not eligible for spring turkey. Lottery application deadline was approx Feb 11, 2026. bearded turkey only

Turkey source: gf.nd.gov, gf.nd.gov

Mule Deer

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Mule Deer Archery Season	Sep 4, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027	archery
Mule Deer Firearms Season	Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026	firearms

Mule Deer Archery Season: TENTATIVE — Western ND mule deer archery concurrent with whitetail bow season. Unit permits required.

Mule Deer Firearms Season: TENTATIVE — Western ND mule deer firearm season. Unit-specific permits. Verify at gf.nd.gov.

Mule Deer source: gf.nd.gov

Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the North Dakota state wildlife agency before you hunt.

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