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Sharptails on fence

Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting

General Information


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

Lottery - No

ND Resident Only - No

Has Youth Season - No


Season Dates

Season Dates
Season Hunting Units Opens Closes Season Dates Status
Sharp-tailed Grouse Regular Statewide (see exceptions) Finalized
The dates listed are tentative until the season's proclamation is signed.

Unit Map

Hunting units map

Season Notes


Sharp-tailed grouse (left), greater prairie-chicken (right)

Sharp-Tailed Grouse or Greater Prairie-Chicken?

Sharp-tailed grouse are very similar to greater prairie-chicken which are not legal to hunt.

Learn how to differentiate the two species before going into the field.

See the Differences



More Hunting Information