North Dakota’s waterfowl season opens for residents Saturday, Sept. 27, while nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl Saturday, Oct. 4.

The season for swans opens Oct. 4 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 Friday, Nov. 28, all day hunting is also allowed on Fridays and Sundays through the end of each season.

A waterfowl habitat restoration stamp is required for all waterfowl hunters, regardless of age, and a federal duck stamp is required for hunters 16 and older. Contact N.D. Game and Fish Department for details.