Waterfowl Hunting

Spring Light Goose Season

Most Recent Spring Light Goose Hunting Regulations

2012 season dates: February 18 - May 6.

• Federal duck stamp not required for spring season.
• HIP (Harvest Information Program) registration is required of all migratory bird hunters.

View spring light goose update.

A resident must possess the following licenses:

• Fishing, Hunting, and Furbearer Certificate - $1
• Small Game License - $6
  • (Not required of residents under age 16)
  • Military - Upon presentation of valid leave papers and a valid North Dakota operator's license, a resident who is on leave and is an active duty as a member of the United States armed forces or the United States merchant marine may hunt small game, fish, or trap during the open season without a license.
• General Game and Habitat License - $13, or a Combination License - $32 (includes Small Game, General Game and Habitat, Furbearer, and Fishing licenses).

Note:  Residents may use licenses from the previous fall or for the current year.  Licenses for the current year are available only from the game and fish department, On-Line Licensing, or from Instant Licensing by Telephone at 1-800-406-6409.

A nonresident must possess the following licenses:

• Nonresident Statewide Spring Light Goose License - $50. 
  • This is a separate, special license for the spring season. 
  • Spring season days do not count against the fall nonresident time restriction.   

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.

Waterfowl Identification brochures from USGS

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