01-24-2004, 11:05 PM
To help North Dakota hunters prepare for the 2004 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 2004 include: (*depending upon final federal framework) 2004 Tentative Season Dates Season Opening Date Spring Light Goose February 21 Spring Crow March 13 Fishing April 1 Spring Turkey April 10 Paddlefish Snagging May 1 Fall Crow August 14 Deer & Pronghorn Archery September 3 Mourning Dove September 1 Early Canada Goose September 1 Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse & Squirrel September 11 Youth Deer September 17 Sandhill Crane September 18 Youth Waterfowl September 18 Ducks, Geese - ND residents only September 25 Pronghorn Gun October 1 Duck, Goose, Swan* October 2 Fall Turkey October 9 Pheasant October 9 Mink, Muskrat, & Weasel Trapping October 30 Deer Gun November 5 Muzzleloader Deer November 26
Note: The sage grouse season has typically opened the Monday after the sharptail and partridge opener. The department is currently seeking public input regarding opening the season later in the year.
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Dates become official when approved by governor's proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2004 include: (*depending upon final federal framework) 2004 Tentative Season Dates Season Opening Date Spring Light Goose February 21 Spring Crow March 13 Fishing April 1 Spring Turkey April 10 Paddlefish Snagging May 1 Fall Crow August 14 Deer & Pronghorn Archery September 3 Mourning Dove September 1 Early Canada Goose September 1 Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse & Squirrel September 11 Youth Deer September 17 Sandhill Crane September 18 Youth Waterfowl September 18 Ducks, Geese - ND residents only September 25 Pronghorn Gun October 1 Duck, Goose, Swan* October 2 Fall Turkey October 9 Pheasant October 9 Mink, Muskrat, & Weasel Trapping October 30 Deer Gun November 5 Muzzleloader Deer November 26
Note: The sage grouse season has typically opened the Monday after the sharptail and partridge opener. The department is currently seeking public input regarding opening the season later in the year.
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