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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Hunters will be able to mark their new 2018 calendars with the tentative season opening dates next year.

The North Dakota Game & Fish Department has set their tentative 2018 schedule of opening dates for hunters in the state. The Game & Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates and will become official when approved by a governor’s proclamation.

Tentative dates include:

Spring Turkey – April 14

Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion – August 31

Dove – September 1

Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel – September 8

Youth Deer – September 14

Youth Waterfowl – September 15

Early Resident Waterfowl – September 22

Regular Waterfowl, Youth Pheasant – September 29

Pronghorn Gun – October 5

Pheasant – October 6

Fall Turkey – October 13

Mink, Muskrat, Weasel Trapping – October 27

Deer Gun – November 9

Deer Muzzleloader – November 30

For more information, visit gf.nd.gov.