North Dakota’s 2021 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set, and most season structures are similar to last year, the Game and Fish Department said Monday, Aug. 2.
Noteworthy items include:
Opening day for ducks, geese, coots and mergansers for North Dakota residents is Sept. 25. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North Dakota Oct. 2.
The prairie chicken and sage grouse seasons remain closed because of low populations.
Pre-charged pneumatic air guns are legal for taking beavers, raccoons, bobcats, red fox, gray fox, coyotes and badgers.
The bobcat season is split into two zones.
Harvest limit for otters increased to 25.
In accordance with state law, nonresidents are not allowed to hunt in Game and Fish Department wildlife management areas or Private Land Open To Sportsmen areas from Oct. 9-15. The exception is nonresidents hunting on PLOTS land they own.
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Hunters and trappers can find the North Dakota 2021-22 Hunting and Trapping Guide, which includes upland game, migratory game bird and furbearer/trapping regulations and other information, on the Game and Fish Department's website at gf.nd.gov. Printed guides will be available at vendor locations in mid-August.
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For a complete listing of opening and closing dates, and daily and possession limits, refer to the table on pages 4 and 5 of the guide.
