North Dakota Deer Season 2026-27
North Dakota deer season dates start with Sep 4, 2026-Jan 3, 2027. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
North Dakota's listed 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Nov 6-22, 2026.
Archery - Nonresident Deer, Mule and White-tailed opens Sep 4, 2026 and closes Jan 3, 2027.
Bow (Resident) Deer, Mule and White-tailed opens Sep 4, 2026 and closes Jan 3, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to North Dakota Game & Fish.
Deer
Deer, Mule and White-tailed
Archery - Nonresident
Finalized.
Zone: Statewide (see restrictions)
Deer, Mule and White-tailed
Bow (Resident)
Finalized.
Zone: Statewide
Deer, Mule and White-tailed
Archery - Resident Youth
Finalized.
Zone: Statewide
Deer, Mule and White-tailed
Archery - Resident
Finalized.
Zone: Statewide
Deer, Mule and White-tailed
Bow (Resident Youth)
Finalized.
Zone: Statewide
Deer, Mule and White-tailed
Bow (Nonresident)
Finalized.
Zone: Statewide (see restrictions)
Deer, Mule and White-tailed
Regular (Firearm)
Finalized. Lottery app deadline Wed, 06/03/2026.
Zone: All Units
Deer, Mule and White-tailed
Regular
Finalized. Lottery app deadline Wed, 06/03/2026.
Zone: All Units
Deer, Mule and White-tailed (Youth Season)
Youth Season
Finalized. Lottery app deadline Wed, 06/03/2026.
Zone: Statewide
Deer, White-tailed only
Muzzleloader
Finalized. Lottery app deadline Wed, 06/03/2026.
Zone: Statewide
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North Dakota Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in North Dakota?
September 4, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in North Dakota — archery - nonresident deer, mule and white-tailed runs Sep 4, 2026-Jan 3, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with North Dakota Game & Fish.
What are the 2026-27 deer season dates in North Dakota?
North Dakota lists 10 deer season windows: Archery - Nonresident Deer, Mule and White-tailed (Sep 4, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Bow (Resident) Deer, Mule and White-tailed (Sep 4, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Archery - Resident Youth Deer, Mule and White-tailed (Sep 4, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Archery - Resident Deer, Mule and White-tailed (Sep 4, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Bow (Resident Youth) Deer, Mule and White-tailed (Sep 4, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Bow (Nonresident) Deer, Mule and White-tailed (Sep 4, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Regular (Firearm) Deer, Mule and White-tailed (Nov 6-22, 2026); Regular Deer, Mule and White-tailed (Nov 6-22, 2026); and more. Always verify against North Dakota Game & Fish before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in North Dakota?
Yes — North Dakota lists separate deer seasons for Archery - Nonresident Deer, Mule and White-tailed, Bow (Resident) Deer, Mule and White-tailed, Archery - Resident Youth Deer, Mule and White-tailed, Archery - Resident Deer, Mule and White-tailed, Bow (Resident Youth) Deer, Mule and White-tailed, Bow (Nonresident) Deer, Mule and White-tailed. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and North Dakota Game & Fish.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with North Dakota Game & Fish.