White-tailed and Mule Deer Hunting

Lottery

Note: Seasons open at 12 noon on opening days.

NOTE: Youth deer - Ages 13 (who qualify), 14 and 15. Licenses are issued only through the Department’s Bismarck office. The deadline for submitting a restricted youth antlered mule deer lottery application is June 7, 2017. The deadline for submitting a regular youth season application is September 1, 2017.

Season: Bow

Hunting Units: Statewide Opens: Fri, 09/01/2017 Closes : Sun, 01/07/2018 Season Dates Status: Finalized

Season: Youth

Hunting Units: Statewide Opens: Fri, 09/15/2017 Closes : Sun, 09/24/2017 Season Dates Status: FinalizedLottery Deadline: Wed, 06/07/2017 Lottery Deadline Date Status: Finalized

Season: Gun

Hunting Units: All Units Opens: Fri, 11/10/2017 Closes : Sun, 11/26/2017 Season Dates Status: FinalizedLottery Deadline: Wed, 06/07/2017 Lottery Deadline Date Status: Finalized

Season: Muzzleloader

Hunting Units: Statewide Opens: Fri, 12/01/2017 Closes : Sun, 12/17/2017 Season Dates Status: FinalizedLottery Deadline: Wed, 06/07/2017 Lottery Deadline Date Status: Finalized

Chronic Wasting Disease - Testing Sites and General Information

License Availability

Species Information - Mule Deer

Species Information - White-tailed Deer

Deer Hunting FAQ

Previous Season License Stats