North Dakota Hunting & Fishing

North Dakota is a Northern Plains powerhouse for waterfowl and upland birds, sitting squarely in the prairie pothole region that produces a huge share of the continent's ducks. Hunting guides in North Dakota run field hunts for mallards, Canada geese, and the spectacular spring snow goose migration, plus pheasant and sharp-tailed grouse across the grasslands. The Badlands of the west add mule deer, pronghorn, and elk hunting.

Fishing in North Dakota is anchored by big water. Lake Sakakawea and Devils Lake are among the best walleye fisheries in the country, drawing guides and anglers from across the region, while the Missouri River system adds salmon, northern pike, and bass. With abundant public land, a generous walk-in access program, and accessible tags, North Dakota is one of the most welcoming states for traveling hunters and anglers.