To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2020, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates for the coming year.
Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2020 include:
Spring Turkey
April 11
Dove
September 1
Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion
September 4
Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel
September 12
Youth Deer
September 18
Youth Waterfowl
September 19
Early Resident Waterfowl
September 26
Pronghorn Gun
October 2
Waterfowl, Youth Pheasant
October 3
Pheasant, Fall Turkey
October 10
Mink, Muskrat, Weasel Trapping
October 24
Deer Gun
November 6
Deer Muzzleloader
November 27
