Turkey

Turkey Hunting

Has Youth Season

Yes

ND Resident Only

See Regulations

Lottery

Yes
The dates listed below are tentative until the season's proclamation is signed. Closing dates will be posted after the proclamation is signed and dates are finalized.

Season Dates

Season Hunting Units Opens Closes Season Dates Status
Spring Regular All open units Finalized
Spring - Youth All open units Finalized
Fall - Regular All Open Units Tentative

Lottery Information

Application Deadline: (Date Tentative)
Date Applications Available: Mid-August

License Requirements

Wild Turkey - Spring

Residents must possess the following licenses:

  • Fishing, Hunting, Furbearer Certificate
  • Small Game License (Not required of residents under age 16) and General Game and Habitat License
    or
    Combination License (includes Small Game, General Game and Habitat, Furbearer, and Fishing licenses)
  • Spring Wild Turkey License

Nonresidents: Open only to North Dakota residents.

Wild Turkey - Fall

Residents must possess the following licenses:

  • Fishing, Hunting, Furbearer Certificate
  • Small Game License (Not required of residents under age 16) and General Game and Habitat License
    or
    Combination License (includes Small Game, General Game and Habitat, Furbearer, and Fishing licenses)
  • Fall Wild Turkey License

Nonresidents must possess the following licenses:

  • Fishing, Hunting, Furbearer Certificate
  • General Game and Habitat License
  • Nonresident Fall Wild Turkey License