![]() The accompanying adult family member or legal guardian does not have to be licensed. * HB 1409: A nonresident youth who is less than 16 years of age may purchase a resident general game hunting license and may hunt small game and waterfowl, except swans and wild turkeys, during the entire regular small game and waterfowl seasons. A life preserver must be on board the towing vessel for an individual barefoot skiing or surfing. * HB 1366: Allows an individual engaged in barefoot skiing or surfing to wear a wet suit. To be eligible for this license, a landowner cannot charge a fee for elk hunting and must allow reasonable public access as determined by the director. In addition, allows the Game and Fish director to issue special antlerless elk depredation management licenses to landowners upon payment of the fee required for a resident big game license. * HB 1260: Develops agreements to compensate private landowners for the development of habitat on private property for addressing fish and wildlife populations. * HB 1233: Allows a 11-, 12- and 13-year-old antlerless white-tailed deer youth hunter to also hunt during the regular deer gun season. The dog handler cannot use the handgun to assist in the recovery of the animal and must have permission from the landowner or individual authorized by the landowner before entering private land for the recovery of a big game animal. Always pack proper gear for any eventuality as it can go from +50F to -20F overnight during the hunting seasons.* HB 1224: Allows a dog handler to carry a handgun in the recovery of a big game animal while in the presence of a dog. SPECIAL NOTE: Weather on the National Grasslands can change in minutes. Maps are available on this website or at the Sheyenne Ranger District and Grand River Ranger District offices. Motor-vehicle use maps are available for the Sheyenne, Grand, and Cedar River National Grasslands, and Denbigh Experimental Forest & Souris Unit. Established motorcycle trails are not suitable for four-wheeled types of vehicles. Game and livestock trails are not suitable pathways for motorcycles.Vehicles of any kind may not drive on two-track trails that are narrower than the vehicle.ATVs may drive within a two-track road or trail, if the road is wider than the vehicle.Vehicles may travel on existing routes where plants grow in obvious wheel depressions. ![]() A two-track trail with bare dirt in the wheel tracks and grass in the middle.Guidelines in determining an existing trail under the new travel policy include: The current policy on the Little Missouri National Grassland confines motorized vehicles (except snowmobiles) to existing roads and trails only. Please be aware that motorized vehicle use (except snowmobiles) on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands is allowed on approved roads and trails only - off-trail/cross-country driving is not allowed, except for limited administrative or management purposes. This includes the Little Missouri, Sheyenne, Grand River and Cedar River National Grasslands, and Denbigh Experimental Forest. Baits include, but are not limited to, grains, minerals, salts, fruits, vegetables, hay, or other natural or manufactured foods. Hunting over bait is defined as the placement and/or use of bait(s) for attracting big game and other wildlife to a specific location for the purpose of hunting. Hunting over bait on National Forest System lands is prohibited.Tree stands left unattended on national Forest System Lands require an identification tag displaying the owner's name, address and telephone number. Stands and steps not removed by January 31st are considered abandoned property and are subject to removal and confiscation by USDA Forest Service. However, trees must not be damaged by nailing, cutting of limbs, or use of screw in steps or spikes. Tree stands are allowed and may be placed for durations consistent with the time Periods provided in the ND Game and Fish Deer Hunting Guide.National Grasslands are open for public hunting under the North Dakota Game and Fish or the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks regulations. Please select a grassland for more information about hunting in that area. Whether you like to hunt waterfowl over decoys in the wetlands of the Sheyenne, deer and elk in the badlands of the Little Missouri, or watch your dog pointing a sharptail grouse in the rolling prairies of the Grand River and Cedar River National Grasslands, endless opportunities await you. The vast prairies of the Dakota Prairie Grasslands are open for public hunting under state rules and regulations. Choose from the following to find a site:
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