I will be working on a North DAkota Q/A page. If things go well I will get something for South Dakota also. This page will be on going with things I think of and things that you email me with. So here goes....

1. How many pheasant can you shoot in a day?

        a. 3 pheasants a day. 12 in possession, make sure you have 4 days in before you have your 12 pheasants.

2. What's wrong with cleaning pheasants in the field?

        a. this is the fastest way for a hunter to get land owners upset! NOT A GOOD IDEA!

3. What to use if your dog gets sprayed by a skunk?

        a. The only thing I found so far is Skunk Off it really works.

4. Where to clean pheasants at your Lodge?

        a. Please clean pheasants, ducks and geese in the garage. I have a table and a bucket, use a garbage bag in the bucket to throw the feathers and guts in.

5. 2010 North Dakota Hunting Dates.

         a. 2010 Season Opening Dates: 

Crow: Spring Season: March 13, 2010 - April 25, 2010.Fall Season: August 21 - October 31 - (tentative).

Early Canada Goose: August 15 - September 15 - Also requires a  federal migratory bird hunting (duck) stamp for those older than age 16.  Although Canada geese are not upland game they are included here because early Canada goose season regulations are contained in the small game hunting regulations.

Mourning Dove: September 1 - October 30 - (tentative).

Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse & Squirrel: September 11 - January 2, 2011 - (tentative).

Sandhill Crane: Special permit required - See ** below. Unit 1: September 18 - November 14 - (tentative).Unit 2: September 18 - October 24 - (tentative).

Youth Pheasant Season: October 2 and 3 - (tentative).

Pheasant: October 9 - January 2, 2011 - (tentative).

Fall Wild Turkey: October 10 - January 10, 2011 - (tentative) - special permit required - get more information about fall wild turkey hunting

A nonresident must possess the following licenses:Fishing, Hunting, Furbearer Certificate - $2General Game and Habitat License - $13Nonresident Small Game License - $85 (good for two 7-day periods or one 14-day period). Nonresident small game and waterfowl licenses are issued only through the Department's Bismarck office, Online Services, and by calling instant licensing at 1-800-406-6409 (Note: for instant licensing on the telephone, a service charge of $4 is assessed for each transaction under $70 and $10 for transactions of $70 or more). More than one license may be purchased per season. There are no nonresident zone restrictions for small game hunting. ** See below for sandhill crane permit details.A Nonresident May Not Hunt G&F Lands October 9-15In accordance with state law, nonresidents are not allowed to hunt on Game and Fish Department wildlife management areas or conservation PLOTS (Private Land Open To Sportsmen) areas from October 9-15, 2010.

Nonresidents can change their 7 or 14 day periods for small game by calling the 1-800-406-6409 licensing number prior to the start of the period. It costs $4 per license to do so. ( I change mine online for free!)