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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
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Posted On: 12/14/2009 09:45 AM
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Tags: hunting, opportunities, late-season, deer, turkey, waterfowl, game, north, dakota, hunters
More Tags: Canada, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Governor, Missouri, North Dakota, Environment
Region: North Dakota

Categories: Hunting > Deer Hunting
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