The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has announced its tentative opening dates for 2021 hunting seasons. The department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates to help hunters prepare for the various seasons.
Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2021 are as follows:
Spring turkey: April 10.
Dove: Sept. 1.
Deer and Pronghorn bow, Mountain lion: Sept. 3.
Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed grouse, Squirrel: Sept. 11.
Youth deer: Sept. 17.
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Youth waterfowl: Sept. 18.
Early resident waterfowl: Sept. 25.
Pronghorn gun: Oct. 1.
Regular waterfowl, Youth pheasant: Oct. 2.
Pheasant, Fall turkey: Oct. 9.
Mink, Muskrat, Weasel trapping: Oct. 23.
Deer gun: Nov. 5.
Deer muzzleloader: Nov. 26.
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