North Dakota Bag Limits
Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in North Dakota.
North Dakota Bag Limits
Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in North Dakota. Updated for the current season.
Big Game
5 species
Game Birds
8 species
Fish Species
2 species
Total Species
15
Big Game
5 species in North Dakota
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 1 | - | Per license held | Draw required for gun; archery easier |
| Mule Deer | 1 | - | 1 per year | Western badlands |
| Pronghorn | 1 | - | 1 per year | SW North Dakota |
| Elk | 1 | - | 1 per lifetime | Limited units |
| Moose | 1 | - | 1 per lifetime | Very limited |
Upland Birds
5 species in North Dakota
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | 1 | - | 2 per year | - |
| Pheasant | 3 | 12 | - | - |
| Sharp-tailed Grouse | 3 | 12 | - | - |
| Hungarian Partridge | 3 | 12 | - | - |
| Dove | 15 | 45 | - | - |
Waterfowl
3 species in North Dakota
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks | 6 | 18 | - | Prairie pothole paradise |
| Geese | 8 | 24 | - | High limits |
| Sandhill Crane | 3 | 9 | - | - |
Fish
2 species in North Dakota
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Size Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 5 | - | - | 14" minimum | - |
| Northern Pike | 5 | - | - | 24" minimum | - |
North Dakota Special Notes
North Dakota prairie potholes offer exceptional waterfowl. Non-resident waterfowl caps exist.
North Dakota Regulations Overview
State wildlife agency and regulations information
- Species Covered
- 15 species with regulations
- Big Game Species
-
- White-tailed Deer
- Mule Deer
- Pronghorn
- Elk
- Moose
- Wildlife Agency
- North Dakota Game and Fish Department
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
North Dakota Bag Limits FAQ
Common questions about harvest limits in North Dakota
What is the deer bag limit in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, the daily deer limit is 1 with a season limit of Per license held. Draw required for gun; archery easier
What big game can I hunt in North Dakota?
North Dakota regulates: White-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Elk, Moose. Each species carries its own daily, possession, and (where applicable) season limit on the table above.
What are the headline fishing limits in North Dakota?
Top species in North Dakota: Walleye 5/day (14" minimum); Northern Pike 5/day (24" minimum). Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.
Are there North Dakota-specific regulations to flag?
North Dakota prairie potholes offer exceptional waterfowl. Non-resident waterfowl caps exist.
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