When does deer season start in North Dakota?

No current deer opener is listed for North Dakota yet. Check North Dakota Game & Fish for the latest published dates.

When is North Dakota's firearm deer season?

North Dakota does not have a firearm deer row in the current data set yet. Check North Dakota Game & Fish for firearm, rifle, or general deer season details.

When does spring turkey open in North Dakota?

A current spring turkey opener is not listed for North Dakota yet. Check North Dakota Game & Fish for the latest turkey dates.

Do I need a license to hunt in North Dakota?

Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate North Dakota hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with North Dakota Game & Fish.

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North Dakota Waterfowl Season 2026

North Dakota waterfowl season dates start with opens Aug 15, 2026. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

North Dakota's listed 2026 waterfowl season runs opens Sep 26, 2026.

August Management Take/Early September Season Canada Geese (Early Season) opens Aug 15, 2026.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to North Dakota Game & Fish.

Last verified: June 15, 2026 · Source: North Dakota Game & Fish

Waterfowl

22 listed rows

Canada Geese

Regular - Resident

Closed

—

opens Sep 26, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Missouri River Zone

Canada Geese

Regular - Resident

Closed

—

opens Sep 26, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Western Zone

Canada Geese

Regular - Resident

Closed

—

opens Sep 26, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Eastern Zone

Canada Geese

Regular - Nonresident

Closed

—

opens Oct 5, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Missouri River Zone

Canada Geese

Regular - Nonresident

Closed

—

opens Oct 5, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Eastern Zone

Canada Geese

Regular - Nonresident

Closed

—

opens Oct 5, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Western Zone

Canada Geese (Early Season)

August Management Take/Early September Season

Closed

—

opens Aug 15, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Missouri River Zone

Canada Geese (Early Season)

August Management Take/Early September Season

Closed

—

opens Aug 15, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Eastern Zone

Canada Geese (Early Season)

August Management Take/Early September Season

Closed

—

opens Aug 15, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Western Zone

Ducks (Special Veteran and Active Military Personnel Season)

Veteran/Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Season

Closed

—

opens Sep 19, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Statewide

Ducks (Youth Waterfowl Season)

Youth Waterfowl

Closed

—

opens Sep 19, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Statewide

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Regular - Resident

Closed

—

opens Sep 26, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Low Plains Unit

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Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Bonus Blue-winged Teal

Closed

—

opens Sep 26, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: All Units

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Regular - Resident

Closed

—

opens Sep 26, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: High Plains Unit

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Regular - Nonresident

Closed

—

opens Oct 5, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: High Plains Unit

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Regular - Nonresident

Closed

—

opens Oct 5, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Low Plains Unit

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers

Regular - Resident/Nonresident

Closed

—

opens Dec 12, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: High Plains Unit

Light Geese

Regular - Resident

Closed

—

opens Sep 26, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Statewide

Light Geese

Regular - Nonresident

Closed

—

opens Oct 5, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Statewide

Light Geese (Spring Conservation Order)

Spring Conservation Order

Closed

—

Feb 21-May 10, 2026

Finalized.

Zone: Statewide

White-fronted Geese

Regular - Resident

Closed

—

opens Sep 26, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Statewide

White-fronted Geese

Regular - Nonresident

Closed

—

opens Oct 5, 2026

Tentative. No end date listed.

Zone: Statewide