North Dakota’s waterfowl season opened for residents on Saturday, while nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl Saturday, Sept. 28.

The season for swans opens Sept. 28 for both residents and nonresidents who have purchased a swan license.

Shooting hours for all geese are one-half hour before sunrise to 2 p.m. each day.

Extended shooting hours for all geese are permitted from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset on Saturdays and Wednesdays through the end of each season. Starting Sunday, Dec. 1, all day hunting is also allowed on Sundays through the end of each season.

A federal duck stamp is required for waterfowl hunters 16 and older. As a result of the Duck Stamp Modernization Act, the electronic stamp is now valid for the entire waterfowl hunting season. A physical stamp will be mailed in March 2025 to individuals who purchased the e-stamp.

Contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for information.