North Dakota Unit M5 Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
North Dakota Unit M5
Updated Jul 2, 2026
At a Glance
1,716Square Miles
2.3%Public Land
1,400 - 2,300Elevation Range
Quick Tips
This area is dominated by private property. Spend some time in the area well before hunting season so you have plenty of time to request permission
The rivers in this area all provide excellent habitat and are surrounded by farmland that moose feed on = This would be a good place to focus your efforts
GOHUNT maps is essential if you're hunting public access
In the far northeastern portion of the state, Unit M5 comprises primarily private farm land across the entire unit. However, there are some public access areas scattered throughout the unit that will provide the public access hunter with moose hunting opportunities. Regardless of the species you are hunting, you should not leave the shotgun at home when you visit this unit, as it provides excellent opportunities for both ducks and geese.
Unit M5 boasts numerous public-access opportunities to harvest a moose. Utilizing GOHUNT maps to find landowners with nuisance moose is a good approach and most landowners will often allow access on private property.
