Setting the stage for 2024 North Dakota deer season

  • The 2024 spring index for mule deer in the badlands was 1% higher than 2023, but 4% below the long-term average. Photo courtesy of NDGF.
    The 2024 spring index for mule deer in the badlands was 1% higher than 2023, but 4% below the long-term average. Photo courtesy of NDGF.
  • Setting the stage for 2024 North Dakota deer season
    Setting the stage for 2024 North Dakota deer season

    Not to catch you off guard, but North Dakota deer season began at the end of August this year – if you’re an archery hunter, that is. Have I got your attention?

    Not to scare you, but if the regular deer gun season has snuck up on you let’s get you upto speed.

    2024 North Dakota deer gun season

    Regular deer gun season opens at noon on Friday Nov. 8 and runs through Sunday Nov 24. If you drew a muzzlelo…