Whitetail Deer

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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.

License Costs

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

New, notes, and alerts

  • 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

Highlights

  • 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

Boone and Crockett entries: Typical

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.

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

*Several counties with 1, 2, or 3 entries respectively

Boone and Crockett entries: Nontypical

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.

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

*4 more counties with 2 entries each. Several more with 1 entry.

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