NDG&F Dept. Press Release
To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2018, 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 2018 are as follows:
| Spring Turkey | April 14 |
| Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion | August 31 |
| Dove | September 1 |
| Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel | September 8 |
| Youth Deer | September 14 |
| Youth Waterfowl | September 15 |
| Early Resident Waterfowl | September 22 |
| Regular Waterfowl, Youth Pheasant | September 29 |
| Pronghorn Gun | October 5 |
| Pheasant | October 6 |
| Fall Turkey | October 13 |
| Mink, Muskrat, Weasel Trapping | October 27 |
| Deer Gun | November 9 |
| Deer Muzzleloader | November 30 |
(Featured Photo: Pending herd counts, Pronghorn gun season will open on Oct. 5, 2018. NDG&F Photo)
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