Turkey Hunting

Has Youth Season

Yes

ND Resident Only

See Regulations

Lottery

Yes

The 2022 spring wild turkey lottery has been held and 642 licenses remain in seven units. Remaining licenses are issued on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 8 a.m. Central Time on March 16. Those licenses may be purchased online at that time.

Hunters are allowed two licenses for the spring season.

Season Dates

Season Dates
Season	Hunting Units	Opens	Closes	Season Dates Status
Spring Regular	All open units	04/09/2022	05/15/2022	Finalized
Spring - Youth	All open units	04/09/2022	05/15/2022	Finalized
Fall - Regular	All open units	10/08/2022		Tentative

Fall Unit Map

Spring Unit Map

Lottery Information

Application Deadline: Wed, 02/16/2022 (Date Finalized)

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