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North Dakota Waterfowl Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
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North Dakota Waterfowl Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Canada Goose License | — | Ages 0–15; 15 and younger | $10.00 |
| Early Canada Goose License | — | Ages 16+; 16 and older | $10.00 |
| Sandhill Crane Permit | — | Ages 0–15; 15 and younger | $10.00 |
| Sandhill Crane Permit | — | Ages 16+; 16 and older | $10.00 |
| Small Game License | — | 16 or older | $20.00 |
| Swan License | Draw | Ages 0–15; 15 and younger | $10.00 |
| Swan License | Draw | Ages 16+; 16 and older | $10.00 |
Tundra swan licenses are issued by lottery. | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Canada Goose | — | Ages 0–15; Ages 15 and younger | $10.00 |
Waterfowl Restoration Stamp $5. | |||
| Early Canada Goose | — | Ages 16+; Ages 16 and older | $50.00 |
Federal Waterfowl Stamp $29; Waterfowl Restoration Stamp $5. Early Canada goose license does not count against the 14-day regular season nonresident license. | |||
| Sandhill Crane Permit | — | Ages 0–15; Ages 15 and younger | $10.00 |
HIP registration is required. | |||
| Sandhill Crane Permit | — | Ages 16+; Ages 16 and older | $30.00 |
Requires Small Game License ($150) or Waterfowl License ($153). HIP registration is required. | |||
| Small Game | — | Ages 16+; Ages 16 and older | $150.00 |
A nonresident must choose between a 14-consecutive-day or two 7-consecutive-day license periods and may purchase more than one license per year. | |||
| Spring Light Goose Conservation Order | — | Ages 16+; Ages 16 and older | $50.00 |
Waterfowl Restoration Stamp $5. A Federal Waterfowl Stamp is not required. Spring light goose license does not count against the 14-day regular season license. | |||
| Swan | Draw | Ages 0–15; Ages 15 and younger | $50.00 |
Waterfowl Restoration Stamp $5. HIP registration is required. | |||
| Swan | Draw | Ages 16+; Ages 16 and older | $50.00 |
Requires Waterfowl License $153; Federal Waterfowl Stamp $29; Waterfowl Restoration Stamp $5. HIP registration is required. | |||
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Waterfowl Stamp (Duck Stamp) | — | — | $25.00 |
Required of all hunters ages 16 and older to hunt ducks, geese, swans, mergansers and coot. Not required to hunt during spring light goose conservation season. Stamps cost $25 + $4 mailing. | |||
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