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Ruffed Grouse

Season Status

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

 ⊘  Lottery - No

 ⊘  ND Resident Only - No

 ⊘  Has Youth Season - No

The dates listed are tentative until the season's proclamation is signed.

Season Dates

Season Dates
Species Season Hunting Units Opens Closes Season Dates Status
Ruffed Grouse Regular Restricted Tentative

Season Notes

The 2025-26 season will be set by proclamation in late July.

Unit Map

Hunting units map

More Hunting Information

Regulations

Regulations

Licensing

General Information
Resident Required Licenses
Nonresident Required Licenses

Residency

Residency Eligibility

Where to Hunt

Hunting Maps and Information

Miscellaneous

Ruffed Grouse Species Information
Wing Survey Envelope Order Form
Be Prepared when Hunting with Dogs