This state's classification carries no date range for the species.
What you may take, and when
Take and hours
Licence and outlook
Bag limitAwaiting survey
HIP requiredAwaiting survey
Exceptions posted at the boundary
ND's only prairie-chicken is the greater prairie-chicken (pinnated grouse), which is itself closed for 2026. Lesser prairie-chicken does not occur in North Dakota.
Population outlook
North Dakota 2026
Awaiting survey — North Dakota 2026
Issuing agencyNorth Dakota Game and Fish Departmentgf.nd.govRecord year 2026