Hunting Bag Limits
What Are the Bag Limits for North Dakota Hunting Seasons?
How many bighorn sheep, Canada geese, or deer can you bring home this season? To stay within North Dakota’s legal hunting regulations, it’s essential to follow the bag limits for each species you pursue.
Make sure to check the latest guidelines from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department to ensure you're hunting within the law—and supporting responsible wildlife management.
| Species | Limit |
|---|---|
| Deer | 1 of any type per season (resident bow) 1 of the type noted on the license (non-resident bow) 1 of the type noted on the license (resident gun) 1 white-tail (muzzleloader) |
| Turkey | 1 bearded or male (Spring), Fall TBD |
| Grouse | 3 per day (12 in possession) |
| Pheasant | 3 per day (12 in possession) |
| Tree Squirrel | 4 per day (12 in possession) |
| Canada Geese | 15 per day, 45 in possession (August Management Take/Early September) 8 per day, 24 in possession (Western & Eastern Zones), 5 per day, 15 in possession (Missouri River) |
| White-fronted Geese | 3 per day (9 in possession) |
| Light Geese | 50 per day |
| Sandhill Crane | 3 per day, 9 in possession (Unit 1) 2 per day, 6 in possession (Unit 2) |
| Tundra Swan | 1 per hunter |
| Snipe | 8 per day (24 in possession) |
| Dove | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
| Woodcock | 3 per day (9 in possession) |
| Bighorn Sheep | 1 male |
| Elk | 1 of the type on your license |
| Moose | 1 of the type on your license |
| Pronghorn | TBD |
| Ducks and Mergansers | 6 per day (18 in possession) |
| Coots | 15 per day (45 in possession) |
