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Resident deer license |
$30 |
Nonresident deer license |
$255 |
Resident Youth deer license |
$10 |
Resident deer license | $30 |
Nonresident deer license | $255 |
Resident Youth deer license | $10 |
County |
Entries |
Units within county |
Ward |
6 |
2K1, 3A2, 3A3, 3A4 |
McHenry |
5 |
2K1, 2K2, 3A4 |
Dunn |
4 |
3B2, 3D1, 3D2, 4A |
Mclean |
4 |
2J1, 2K1, 3A3, 3B3 |
Mckenzie |
4 |
3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C |
Richland |
4 |
2A, 2G1, 2G2 |
Stuttman |
4 |
2F2, 2G, 2I, 2J1 |
Wells |
4 |
2J1, 2J2, 2K2 |
County | Entries | Units within county |
Ward | 6 | 2K1, 3A2, 3A3, 3A4 |
McHenry | 5 | 2K1, 2K2, 3A4 |
Dunn | 4 | 3B2, 3D1, 3D2, 4A |
Mclean | 4 | 2J1, 2K1, 3A3, 3B3 |
Mckenzie | 4 | 3B1, 3B2, 4A, 4B, 4C |
Richland | 4 | 2A, 2G1, 2G2 |
Stuttman | 4 | 2F2, 2G, 2I, 2J1 |
Wells | 4 | 2J1, 2J2, 2K2 |
County |
Entries |
Units within county |
Grand Forks |
4 |
2B, 2C |
Wells |
4 |
2J1, 2J2, 2K2 |
Morton |
3 |
3B3, 3C, 3D2, 3E1, 3E2, 3F1 |
Billings |
2 |
3D1, 4B, 4C, 4D |
Cavalier |
2 |
2C, 2D, 2E |
Dickey |
2 |
2G1, 2H |
Mchenry |
2 |
2K1, 2K2, 3A4 |
Mclean |
2 |
2J1, 2K1, 3A3, 3B3 |
County | Entries | Units within county |
Grand Forks | 4 | 2B, 2C |
Wells | 4 | 2J1, 2J2, 2K2 |
Morton | 3 | 3B3, 3C, 3D2, 3E1, 3E2, 3F1 |
Billings | 2 | 3D1, 4B, 4C, 4D |
Cavalier | 2 | 2C, 2D, 2E |
Dickey | 2 | 2G1, 2H |
Mchenry | 2 | 2K1, 2K2, 3A4 |
Mclean | 2 | 2J1, 2K1, 3A3, 3B3 |
Whitetails are found scattered throughout the state of North Dakota and exist in great numbers. Whitetail inhabits a wide array of terrain types within the state but the besthunting opportunities, and trophy potentials, are generally found in areas on or near agricultural crops. Most of North Dakota is comprised of private lands but publicopportunities can be found for hunters willing to put in the work. Overall, trophy potential is great for whitetails in North Dakota and anyone holding a tag could find the buckof a lifetime anywhere in the state. Certain parts of the state definitely stand out more than others but the adaptability of the species lends itself to great huntingstatewide.Over-the-counter archery tags are available along with draw licenses for both muzzleloader and rifle seasons for both residents and nonresidents.
Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if any part of the unit is found within the county.
*Several counties with 1, 2, or 3 entries respectively
Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if any part of the unit is found within the county.
*4 more counties with 2 entries each. Several more with 1 entry.
The long archery season includes the peak of the rut in November
Unsuccessful applicants in the draw receive a bonus point
An applicant loses bonus points by failing to apply for two consecutive years
The maximum party application size for deer is 5
Group points default to the lowest point value present in the party
Whitetail deer are found throughout the state, particularly in areas with agricultural crops
Over-the-counter archery tags are available
Rifle and muzzleloader tags distrubtged through the drawing