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Game and Fish Lists Tentative 2005 Season Opening Dates 010505


To help North Dakota hunters prepare for the 2005 hunting seasons, 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 2005 include: (*depending upon final federal framework)

Spring Light Goose -- February 19
Spring Crow -- March 12
Fishing -- April 1
Spring Turkey -- April 9
Paddlefish Snagging -- May 1
Fall Crow -- August 13
Mourning Dove -- September 1
Early Canada Goose -- September 1
Deer & Pronghorn Archery -- September 2
Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse & Squirrel -- September 10
Youth Deer -- September 16
Sandhill Crane -- September 17
Youth Waterfowl* -- September 17
Pronghorn Gun -- September 30
Ducks, Geese & Swan* -- October 1
Fall Turkey -- October 8
Pheasant -- October 8
Mink, Muskrat & Weasel Trapping -- October 29
Deer Gun -- November 4
Bobcat Hunting & Trapping -- November 12
Deer Muzzle-loader -- November 25

 

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