Tentative 2020 season opening dates
To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2020, 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 2020 include:
April 11-Spring Turkey
September 1 -Dove
September 4 – Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion September 12 – Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel
September 18 – Youth Deer
September 19 – Youth Waterfowl
September 26 – Early Resident Waterfowl
October 2 – Pronghorn Gun
October 3 – Waterfowl, Youth Pheasant
October 10 – Pheasant, Fall Turkey
October 24 – Mink, Muskrat, Weasel Trapping
November 6 – Deer Gun
November 27 – Deer Muzzleloader