Archery License

North Dakota Archery
License 2026

Complete guide to archery hunting in North Dakota - stamp and license requirements, crossbow rules, draw weight and broadhead specifications, and archery deer and elk season dates. North Dakota offers archery seasons for deer, antelope, and elk. Crossbows are legal for all hunters during archery season. Tags are draw-based for most species. No separate archery stamp required.

Crossbow Allowed Min. Draw Weight: 40 lbs

2026 Archery License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$18.00

License fee

Nonresident Fee

$90.00

NR license fee

Min. Draw Weight

40 lbs

Minimum for legal archery hunting

Crossbow

Allowed

Crossbows are legal for all hunters during archery seasons with no additional permit.

License & Stamp Details

North Dakota Archery License Requirements

Review all archery license and stamp requirements before your hunt. Regulations change annually.

Requirement	Details
Archery Stamp Required	No - included with hunting license
Resident License Fee	$18.00
Nonresident License Fee	$90.00
Standalone Archery License	Requires base hunting license
Sunday Hunting	Allowed

Equipment Rules

North Dakota Archery Equipment Specifications

Legal archery equipment requirements in North Dakota. Using non-compliant equipment during archery season can result in citation and license revocation.

Draw Weight

40 lbs min.

Minimum draw weight required for big game archery hunting in North Dakota.

Arrow Length

No minimum arrow length specified. Standard hunting arrows (26"–32") are typical.

Broadhead Requirement

Broadheads are required for big game hunting. Both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads are generally accepted.

Other Equipment Rules

Lighted nocks: Allowed
Rangefinder: Allowed
Minimum 40 lb draw weight. Broadheads required.

Crossbow Regulations

North Dakota Crossbow Rules for Archery Season

Crossbows are permitted during archery season in North Dakota. Crossbows are legal for all hunters during archery seasons with no additional permit.

Season Dates

North Dakota Archery Season Dates

Approximate archery season dates for 2026. Season dates may vary by zone or wildlife management unit - always confirm with North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

Archery Deer Season

Sep 1

Through Oct 31

Archery Elk Season

Sep 1

Through Sep 30

Important Notes

North Dakota-Specific Archery Rules

North Dakota has excellent deer hunting in the Missouri Coteau and Badlands regions. Nonresident deer tags are limited by quota. Elk tags are extremely limited-entry for both residents and nonresidents.

Source: North Dakota Game and Fish Department (gf.nd.gov). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees, equipment specs, and season dates directly with the agency before hunting.

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