North Dakota Pheasant Hunting

North Dakota gratefully acknowledges the contribution of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Much of the text for this publication was originally published in "The Ring-necked Pheasant in Nebraska" by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission under funding by Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, Project W-15-R. Lowell Tripp, Oakes, North Dakota Game and Fish Department upland game biologist, contributed heavily to this document by adapting appropriate North Dakota information. ... [Read More]

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) scattered across the three county area provide a wide variety of hunting opportunity. Dove hunting which begins annually on September 1, is the first fall hunting opportunity afforded sportsmen. While each of the 77 WPAs in the Wetland Management District have unique characteristics, excellent dove hunting opportunities can be found on most of the units. Sharp-tailed grouse hunting is excellent on most units due to the native and tamegrass cover. All units have excellent waterfowl hunting opportunities, with some of the WPAs including larger, deeper wetlands more favorable for diving ducks, and others with shallow, smaller wetlands more favorable for dabbling ducks. Many of the WPAs have ‘passes’ where hunters sit in wait of passing ducks. These areas also provide hunting opportunities for jump shooters and for the more traditional decoy and boat/dog type waterfowl hunting. Several units are large enough to attract and hold sandhill cran ... [Read More]

North Dakota Waterfowl Report: 10/20/2004
Nearly all National Wildlife Refuges in North Dakota are closed to waterfowl hunting, but all 1,100 Waterfowl Production Areas(WPA) are open, and have signs saying they’re open. However, all-terrain vehicles and other motor vehicles are not allowed on WPAs. Also, anyone hunting pheasants on WPAs is reminded they are required to use nontoxic shot. ...

The 6-inch snowfall in parts of northwestern North Dakota early this week concentrated the ducks in larger groups on bigger wetlands. Tim Kessler of the Crosby Wetland Management District says the snow also drove some waterfowl out of the area, and will make hunting difficult. He notes that virtually no new birds have moved in from the north, and the Canada goose population in the area is lower than a week ago, although a few groups of up to 200 birds remain on the larger wetlands. Kessler adds that the majority of snow geese are holding out in flooded grain fields in Canada, although scattered flocks of up to 1,000 are still being occasionally seen. He says low pheasant populations and unharvested grain fields have combined to make upland bird hunting difficult. ... [Read More]

North Dakota Waterfowl Report: 10/27/2004
Audubon National Wildlife Refuge near Coleharbor is holding up to 8,000 Canada geese, plus 100 or so white-fronted geese, a few sandhill cranes and hardly any snow geese. Project leader Mike McEnroe believes the surrounding area has lost both ducks and geese, while tundra swan numbers have increased, and the Goodrich area has quite a few sandhill cranes. He reports fairly heavy hunting pressure, but low success rates. McEnroe reminds hunters that road rights-of-way, where the land is posted, are also closed to hunting, and the refuge is closed to pheasant hunting until the special late season opens. ... [Read More]

Kulm Wetland Management District: Links
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department prides itself in maintaining some of the most varied hunting and fishing in the nation. From just about anywhere in the state, hunters and anglers can find a multitude of hunting and fishing choices. ...

Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. ... [Read More]

Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Complex: Links
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department prides itself in maintaining some of the most varied hunting and fishing in the nation. From just about anywhere in the state, hunters and anglers can find a multitude of hunting and fishing choices. ...

Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. ... [Read More]

Tewaukon National Widlife Refuge Fall Winter Brochure
. Nontoxic shot is required when hunting pheasants on the Refuge and waterfowl, upland birds, and small game on all Waterfowl Production Areas. ...

· Waterfowl hunting, including the 2004 Canada goose September season, is not permitted on the Refuge. ...

· All Refuge lands are open to hunting except the closed areas marked on the map. ... [Read More]

Recreation.gov
Audubon NWR also provides habitat for wildlife that make the prairies their year-round home including white-tailed deer, coyote, red fox, sharp-tailed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, and gray partridge. ...

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recreation
Upland Game Hunting : is permitted within specific areas of the refuge ( see upland game regulations and map ).  Legal species are ring-necked pheasants and sharp-tailed grouse.  A South Dakota state hunting license is required and may be purchased from local vendors.  In addition, hunters must sign in and out daily at one of three designated registration stations, and obtain a free refuge upland game hunting permit and area map . ...

Lacreek NWR supports a variety of recreational uses.  Publichunting is allowed for white-tailed deer, mule deer, ring-necked pheasant andsharp-tailed grouse.  Public fishing is allowed on selected pools with specialrestrictions to manage the fishery in support of waterfowl production.  Birdwatching is a favored activity throughout the year and species diversity ishigh.  Many visitors come in the winter to see migrating waterfowl andtrumpeter swans.  During the spring, shorebirdsand neo-tropical migrants are numerous as well as broods of ducks and geese. Recreation opportunities at the Little White River Recreation Area includeswimming, boating, water skiing, picnicking, camping, fishing, and hunting. ... [Read More]

Crosby Wetland Visitor Opportunities
All Waterfowl Production Areas are open to hunting and trapping; and by permit for wildlife observation, photography, and environmental study. You are encouraged to explore the prairie world of the WPA's. Please remember, all motorized vehicles are restricted to section line roads or trails. Camping is not permitted on the WPA's and there are few opportunities for fishing. ... [Read More]