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December 15, 2008

Tentative 2009 Season Opening Dates Announced

To help North Dakota hunters and anglers prepare for 2009, 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 2009 include:

Tentative Season Opening Dates

Season	Tentative Opening Date
Spring Crow	March 14
Fishing (new license required)	April 1
Spring Turkey	April 11
Paddlefish Snagging	May 1
Fall Crow	August 15
Dove	September 1
Deer and Pronghorn Bow	September 4
Mountain Lion	September 4
Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel	September 12
Youth Deer	September 18
Youth Waterfowl, Sandhill Crane	September 19
Early Resident Waterfowl	September 26
Pronghorn Gun	October 2
Youth Pheasant, Regular Waterfowl	October 3
Pheasant, Fall Turkey	October 10
Deer Gun	November 6
Deer Muzzleloader	November 27
Darkhouse Spearfishing	December 1

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