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December 12, 2022 - 6:00pm | By Kyle Cornell
(Bismarck, ND) -- As 2022 winds down, North Dakota Hunters are being asked to take notice for what's ahead.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has put out its best estimate for opening dates to help hunters prepare for hunting seasons next year.
Tentative opening dates for 2023 include:
- Spring Turkey - April 8th
- Dove - September 1st
- Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion - September 1st
- Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel - September 9th
- Youth Deer - September 15th
- Youth Waterfowl - September 16th
- Early Resident Waterfowl - September 23rd
- Youth Pheasant, Regular Waterfowl - September 30th
- Pronghorn Gun - October 6th
- Pheasant - October 7th
- Fall Turkey - October 14th
- Mink, Muskrat, Weasel Trapping - October 28th
- Deer Gun - November 10th
- Deer Muzzleloader - December 1st
Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation.
