North Dakota’s Tentative 2013 Season Opening Dates

North Dakota Game and Fish Department 11.26.12

To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2013, 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 2013 include:

Spring Crow	March 9
Spring Turkey	April 13
Fall Crow	August 10
Early Canada Goose	August 15
Deer Bow, Mountain Lion	August 30
Dove	September 1
Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel	September 14
Youth Waterfowl, Sandhill Crane	September 14
Youth Deer	September 20
Early Resident Waterfowl	September 21
Regular Waterfowl	September 28
Youth Pheasant	October 5
Pheasant, Fall Turkey	October 12
Mink, Muskrat, Weasel Trapping	October 26
Deer Gun	November 8
Deer Muzzleloader	November 29

North Dakota Game and Fish Department

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department – Headed by the Director, the department oversees the state's game and fish industry, regulates hunting and fishing licenses, and educates the public on safety relating to the outdoors.