No resident of this state, except as provided in section 20.1-03-04, may:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 20.1-03-03

  • Big game: means deer, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and antelope. See North Dakota Code 20.1-01-02
  • Resident: means any person who has actually lived within this state or maintained that person's residence therein for at least six months immediately preceding the date that residence is to be determined. See North Dakota Code 20.1-01-02
  • Small game: includes all game birds and tree squirrels. See North Dakota Code 20.1-01-02
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    Hunt, catch, take, or kill any small game without having a resident small game license.

2.    Trap, catch, attempt to catch, take, or kill any protected fur-bearing animal without having a resident fur-bearer license.

3.    Catch, attempt to catch, take, or kill any fish without having a resident fishing license.

4.    Hunt, catch, take, or kill any big game animal without having the respective resident big game license.

Each violation of this section constitutes a distinct and separate offense.