North Dakota’s swan lottery has been held and more than 450 licenses remain. Only hunters who do not have a swan license for the 2010 season can apply, as regulations limit hunters to one license per year.
First-come, first-served licenses can be purchased online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Hunters may also request an application by calling the department’s Bismarck office at (701) 328-6300.
The statewide tundra swan hunting season is Oct. 2 – Jan. 2, 2011. North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply. The fee is $5 for residents and $25 for nonresidents.