Deer hunters are reminded of a state law that requires hunters to purchase a general game and habitat license before receiving a deer license.
North Dakota Century Code 20.1-03-02 reads “a person may not acquire any resident or nonresident license to hunt, catch, take or kill any small game or big game animal unless that person first obtains an annual general game license.”
Game and Fish will only mail deer licenses after the general game and habitat license is purchased.
The general game and habitat license can be purchased online by visiting My Account at the Game and Fish online.
Hunters are also reminded to locate and check thier deer license for accuracy, making sure the unit and species is what is intended.
Deer hunters who can’t find their deer license and who have already purchased their general game and habitat license, can get a replacement license by printing out a duplicate (replacement) license application from the Game and Fish website. They can also request an application by calling (701)328-6300.
The form must be completed and notarized, and sent back in to the department with the appropriate fee.