JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – North Dakota’s fall turkey season is set with 3,785 licenses available to hunters, 125 more than last year.

North Dakota Game & Fish Wildlife Biologist Doug Leier says the deadline to register is fast approaching.

Leier added that Unit 47, which has typically been closed to fall turkey hunting due to low numbers, is open this fall.

Leier says residents who want a turkey license in the area may have more opportunity in surrounding units too.

Fall turkey hunters, including gratis applicants, who are interested in applying for a 2020 license can submit an online application through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov.

Applications are also accepted by calling 800-406-6409. A service fee is added for license applications made over the phone. The deadline for applying is Sept. 2.

Only North Dakota residents are eligible to apply in the first lottery. Nonresidents can apply for fall turkey licenses that are still available following the first lottery.

The fall wild turkey season runs from Oct. 10 through Jan. 3, 2021.