There are 3,785 fall turkey season licenses available to hunters, 125 more than last year. The deadline for applying is Sept. 2.
Unit 47 (Eddy, Foster, Kidder, Sheridan, Stutsman and Wells counties), which has been closed to fall turkey hunting because of low numbers, is open due to an increase in turkeys in the northern part of the unit. Unit 21 (Hettinger and Adams counties) will remain closed because of a low turkey population.
Only North Dakota residents are eligible to apply in the first lottery. Nonresidents can apply for fall turkey licenses available following the first lottery.
The fall wild turkey season runs from Oct. 10 through Jan. 3, 2021.
Fall turkey hunters, including gratis applicants, who are interested in applying for a 2020 license can submit an online application through the Game and Fish Department website.
Applications are also accepted by calling (800)406-6409; a service fee is added for applications made over the phone.