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What's open to hunt in North Dakota

In short

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in North Dakota on Thursday, October 22, 2026: deer (Statewide), deer (Western Units (Mule Deer)), turkey (Statewide).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
15 days
Firearm/Gun Deer Season · Statewide opens Nov 6
Open todayDeer · StatewideDeer · Western Units (Mule Deer)Turkey · Statewide
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · North Dakota · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGMule deerWESTERN UNITS (MULE DEER)Mule deer · Western Units (Mule Deer) · Sep 4 – Jan 4, 2027 · open nowOPEN · closes JAN 4Mule deer · Western Units (Mule Deer) · Nov 6 – Nov 22, 2026Whitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 4 – Jan 4, 2027 · open nowOPEN · closes JAN 4Whitetail deer · Statewide · Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 6 – Nov 22, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Nov 28 – Jan 4, 2027TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Oct 10 – Jan 4, 2027 · open nowOPEN · closes JAN 4Turkey · Statewide · Apr 11 – May 31, 2027TODAY OCT 22

North Dakota season table·North Dakota regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in North Dakota, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in North Dakota today?

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in North Dakota on Thursday, October 22, 2026: deer (Statewide), deer (Western Units (Mule Deer)), turkey (Statewide).

When is the next hunting season opener in North Dakota?

Firearm/Gun Deer Season (Statewide) opens in 15 days, on Friday, November 6.