North DakotaSB 23092025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 20.1-03-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to youth deer hunting permits.

Sponsored By: Justin Gerhardt (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

More youth deer and antelope permits

Youth who turn 11, 12, or 13 in the same year as a youth deer season can get an antlerless deer permit. It may be a statewide white‑tailed antlerless permit or another antlerless permit the Governor names by proclamation. Youth who turn 12 or 13 in the same year as the antelope season can apply for an antelope permit.

Age 14 rule and adult supervision

No one gets a big game license unless they turn 14 or older in the same calendar year as that season. This age rule does not apply to bow‑and‑arrow big game licenses. Youth hunting under the special deer or antelope rules must be with a parent, guardian, or an adult they authorize. "Accompanied" means within sight and able to talk without devices.

License and locking seal required

You must have a big game license and a matching locking seal issued with the license to hunt big game. The seal must show a number that matches the license or stamp. Each breach of these rules is a separate offense.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Justin Gerhardt

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ty Dressler

    Republican • House

  • Dori Hauck

    Republican • House

  • Karen M. Rohr

    Republican • House

  • Keith Boehm

    Republican • Senate

  • Dean Rummel

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 138 • No: 1

House vote • 3/10/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1

Yes: 91 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/12/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 03/18

    3/20/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 03/17

    3/18/2025Senate
  3. Sent to Governor

    3/14/2025Senate
  4. Signed by President

    3/14/2025Senate
  5. Signed by Speaker

    3/14/2025House
  6. Returned to Senate

    3/11/2025Senate
  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 91 nays 1

    3/10/2025House
  8. Reported back, do pass, placed on consent calendar 13 0 0

    3/7/2025House
  9. Committee Hearing 08:30

    3/7/2025House
  10. Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee

    2/18/2025House
  11. Received from Senate

    2/13/2025House
  12. Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0

    2/12/2025Senate
  13. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 6 0 1

    2/10/2025Senate
  14. Committee Hearing 09:15

    2/6/2025Senate
  15. Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee

    1/20/2025Senate

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