Big Game Hunting

Hunter Education Requirements and Who is Exempt
Persons born after 1961 must complete a certified hunter education course and show proof of certification when buying or applying for hunting licenses (official courses offered by other states and Canadian provinces meet these requirements).  Exceptions: Persons under age 12 who hunt only with their parent or legal guardian; persons who hunt exclusively on land of which they are the record title owner or operator; and those who obtain an Apprentice Hunting License. 

Deer

• Deer Hunting Regulations
  • 2010 Deer Population Information and Unit Goals for North Dakota
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • Apprentice Hunting License
  • Deer Licensing FAQs
  • Deer Hunting FAQs
  • Antlerless White-Tailed Deer Season for Resident Youth Ages 12 and 13 - Questions and Answers
• Species Distribution Maps
  • White-tailed Deer
  • Mule Deer
• Seasons
  • Deer Archery
  • Deer Gun
  • Deer Muzzleloader
  • Youth Deer for Residents Ages 14 and 15
  • Antlerless White-tailed Deer for Residents Ages 12 and 13
  • Gratis (Resident) & Nonresident Landowner Deer

Pronghorn

Note:   Pronghorn seasons are closed in 2011 because of low populations. 

• Pronghorn Hunting Regulations
• Species Distribution Map
• Seasons
  • Pronghorn Archery
  • Pronghorn Gun - Residents Only
  • Pronghorn Gratis - Residents Only

Moose, Elk, and Bighorn Sheep

• Moose, Elk, and Bighorn Sheep Hunting Regulations
• Species Distribution Maps
  • Moose
  • Elk
  • Bighorn Sheep
• Moose Seasons
• Elk Seasons
• Bighorn Sheep Seasons

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