Late-Season Hunting Opportunities End Soon

Late-Season Hunting Opportunities End Soon
Late-season hunters still have time to get out in the field and enjoy North Dakota’s deer, waterfowl, upland game, turkey, small game and furbearer opportunities.

The season for Canada geese closes Dec. 24, except the Missouri River Zone closes Jan. 1, 2010. High plains duck hunting continues through Jan. 3, 2010.

Archery deer, sharp-tailed and ruffed grouse, partridge, pheasant and tree squirrel hunting seasons continue through Jan. 3, 2010.

The fall wild turkey season closes Jan. 10, 2010.

Bobcat, mink and weasel hunting and trapping, and muskrat trapping are open through March 14, 2010. The muskrat hunting season closes May 9, 2010.

The mountain lion season in Zone 2 is open through March 31, 2010. The mountain lion season in Zone 1 closed Dec. 11 after the predetermined quota of eight was filled.

Fox, coyote, raccoon, badger and beaver hunting and trapping are open year-round.

Tentative 2010 Season Opening Dates
To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2010, 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 2010 include:

Spring Crow	March 13
Spring Turkey	April 10
Fall Crow	August 21
Dove	September 1
Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion	September 3
Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel	September 11
Youth Deer	September 17
Youth Waterfowl, Sandhill Crane	September 18
Early Resident Waterfowl	September 25
Pronghorn Gun	October 1
Youth Pheasant, Regular Waterfowl	October 2
Pheasant, Fall Turkey	October 9
Deer Gun	November 5
Deer Muzzleloader	November 26