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2026-2027

North Dakota Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

North Dakota publishes finalized date windows, but regular gun and muzzleloader opportunity depends on the issued species-, sex- and unit-specific license.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: North Dakota Game and Fish Department 6 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Bow — nonresident Archery
Statewide with nonresident restrictions Varies by bow license
Regular deer season Firearm
All deer units subject to issued license Varies by unit and license
View details Official source Official table
Muzzleloader deer season Muzzleloader
Statewide subject to issued muzzleloader license White-tailed Deer Only
View details Official source Official table

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Bow — resident Varies by bow license Resident
Statewide statewide

The official proclamation and license restrictions apply.

Official source
Bow — nonresident Varies by bow license Nonresident
Statewide with nonresident restrictions statewide

Nonresident restrictions and license rules apply.

Official source

Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Regular deer season Varies by unit and license General hunters Check official table
All deer units subject to issued license deer_unit

A lottery or other valid unit-specific license controls species, sex and unit; the date is a finalized statewide framework.

Official source

Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Muzzleloader deer season White-tailed Deer Only General hunters Check official table
Statewide subject to issued muzzleloader license statewide

White-tailed deer only; license issuance and harvest restrictions apply.

Official source

Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Bow — resident youth Varies by youth bow license Resident Youth
Statewide statewide

Resident youth bow-license rules apply.

Official source
Youth deer season Varies by youth license Eligible Youth
Statewide statewide

Species, sex and unit restrictions printed on the license apply.

Official source