North Dakota Bird Hunting

Seasons Span September 9 – January 7, 2024

Resident License Fees:

$30 (Small Game with habitat stamp)

Non-Resident License Fees:

$122 (14-day total with habitat stamp)
$100 for each additional 14-day period

State Drought Monitor – Upland hunting conditions are often highly dependent upon moisture for both habitat production and bird survival.

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*prior to hunting, always verify all local rules and regulations with the appropriate state agencies because these laws are continually changing and are often area specific



Ruffed Grouse

North Dakota Ruffed Grouse Season

September 9 – January 7, 2024

Limits: 3 per day, 12 possession


Sharptail Grouse

North Dakota Sharp-Tailed Grouse Season

September 9 – January 7, 2024

Limits: 3 per day, 12 possession


Hungarian Partridge

North Dakota Hungarian Partridge Season

September 9 – January 7, 2024

Limits: 3 per day, 12 possession


Ring-Necked Pheasant

North Dakota Ring-Necked Pheasant Season

October 7 – January 7, 2024

Limits: 3 per day, 12 possession


Prairie Chicken

North Dakota Prairie Chicken Season

Closed in 2016 due to low populations


Woodcock

North Dakota Woodcock Season

September 23 – November 6, 2023

 Limits: 3 per day, 9 possession