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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – As 2016 winds down, hunters are already preparing for the 2017 hunting season.

The North Dakota Game & Fish Department has released the schedule of dates for openers in the state. The annual estimate for upcoming dates will become official once approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates in 2017 include:

Spring Turkey – April 8

Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Dove, Mountain Lion – September 1

Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel – September 9

Youth Deer – September 15

Youth Waterfowl – September 16

Early Resident Waterfowl – September 23

Regular Waterfowl – September 30

Pronghorn Gun – October 6

Youth Pheasant – October 7

Pheasant, Fall Turkey – October 14

Mink, Muskrat, Weasel Trapping – October 28

Deer Gun – November 10

Deer Muzzleloader – December 1