Amendment Number One to the 2025-2026 Small Game, Waterfowl and Furbearer Proclamation
Regulations Index
Proclamation Sections
- 4 - Hours of Hunting
- 5 - Traps, Firearms, Archery Equipment nad Ammunition
- 10 - Licenses or Special Permits
- 39 - Geese
- 43 - Electronic and Recorded Calls
Additional Regulations
Century and Administrative Code
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NOTE: The following is a copy of the text from the 2026 Spring Light Goose Conservation Order. It includes regulations specific to spring goose.
2026 Spring Light Goose Conservation Order
The following sections of the 2025-2026 Small Game, Waterfowl and Furbearer Proclamation dated July 31, 2025 are amended for the 2026 Spring Light Goose Conservation Order to read as follows.
4. HOURS OF HUNTING. Shooting hours for the 2026 Spring Light Goose Conservation Order shall be from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset each day.
5. TRAPS, FIREARMS, ARCHERY EQUIPMENT AND AMMUNITION.
Light Geese: Shotguns capable of holding in excess of 3 shells may be used to take light geese during the 2026 Spring Light Goose Conservation Order.
10. LICENSES OR SPECIAL PERMITS.
Resident hunters must possess a valid current hunting certificate, a small game license for ages 16 and older, a general game and habitat license (or a combination license) and a waterfowl restoration electronic stamp. 2025-2026 licenses expire on March 31, 2026.
Non-resident hunters need a 2026 non-resident spring light goose license and a waterfowl restoration electronic stamp.
A Federal Duck Stamp is not required.
All migratory game bird hunters must be certified through the Harvest Information Program (HIP) issued by ND for 2026.
39. GEESE. Light geese include snow geese (white and blue phase) and Ross’s geese. Light geese may be taken statewide from February 21, 2026 - May 10, 2026. There shall be no daily or possession limit on light geese.
43. ELECTRONIC AND RECORDED CALLS. Electronic and recorded calls may be used to take light geese during the 2026 Spring Light Goose Conservation Order.