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Mule deer buck

White-Tailed and Mule Deer Hunting

General Information


Lottery - Yes   |   ND Resident Only - No   |   Has Youth Season - Yes

Lottery - Yes

ND Resident Only - No

Has Youth Season - Yes


Season Dates

Season Dates
Season Hunting Units Opens Closes Season Dates Status
Deer, Mule and White-tailed Bow Statewide Finalized
Deer, Mule and White-tailed Regular All Units Finalized
Deer, Mule and White-tailed Muzzleloader Statewide Finalized
Deer, Mule and White-tailed (Youth Season) Youth Season Statewide Finalized

Lottery Information

Application Deadline: (Date Finalized)

Unit Map

Deer hunting units map

Season Notes

  • Seasons open at noon CT on the opening day.

  • Landowners interested in a 2023 deer gratis license may apply online. The deadline for applying is June 7.

  • Online lottery applications for the gun seasons are generally made available in early May.

  • Special Allocation Lottery Applications are accepted between October 1 and January 1 each year. NOTE: Applications submitted prior to October 1 will not be accepted.

  • Nonresident Any Deer Archery online lottery applications are available between March 15 and April 15 each year. Hunters can apply online during that time period.

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