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PLOTS Maps Legend

(Last updated August 2024)


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Lands


North Dakota Game and Fish Private Land Open To Sportsmen


PLOTS lands - mustard yellow

Marks the boundary of Private Land Open To Sportsmen for walk-in hunting opportunities. Nontoxic shot is not required for upland game.


North Dakota Game and Fish Wildlife Management Areas


Wildlife Management Areas - bright red

Marks the boundary of lands open to hunting and fishing in accordance with state regulations. Nontoxic shot is not required for upland game.


Private Land
Electronically Posted


Private Land - Electronically Posted - orange crosshatch

Marks the boundary of private lands electronically posted "closed to hunting". Requires landowner permission.


North Dakota Department of Trust Lands School Trust Lands


State school lands - light grey/blue

Marks the boundary of lands open to walk-in hunting unless otherwise posted with official Department of Trust Lands signs. Nontoxic shot is not required for upland game.


North Dakota State Forest Service


ND state forest service lands - light grey/blue with black hashlines

Marks the boundary of lands open to walk-in hunting unless otherwise posted with official State Forest Service signs. Nontoxic shot is not required for upland game.


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges


USFWS wildife refuges - green with black hashlines

Marks the boundary of national wildlife refuges. Consult refuge manager for specific regulations.


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Production Areas


USFWS waterfowl production areas - olive green

Marks the boundary of lands open to hunting and fishing in accordance with state regulations. Nontoxic shot is required when hunting on these areas.


U.S. Forest Service National Grassland


US Forest Service grasslands - very light gray-green

Marks the boundary of lands open to hunting and fishing in accordance with state regulations. Nontoxic shot is not required for upland game.


U.S. Forest Service National Grasslands Nonmotorized


US Forest Service grasslands nonmotorized - tan

Marks the boundary of nonmotorized, semi-primitive recreation lands open to hunting and fishing in accordance with state regulations. Nontoxic shot is not required for upland game.


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers


US Army Corps of Engineers Lands - bright purple

Marks the boundary of lands open to walk-in hunting unless otherwise posted as closed. Nontoxic shot is not required for upland game.


U.S. Bureau of Reclamation


US Bureau of Reclamation Lands - lavendar

Marks the boundary of lands open to hunting and fishing in accordance with state regulations. Nontoxic shot is not required for upland game.


U.S. Bureau of Land Management


US Bureau of Land Management Lands - soft yellow with brown border

Marks the boundary of lands open to hunting and fishing in accordance with state regulations. Nontoxic shot is not required for upland game.


Waterfowl Rest Areas


Waterfowl Rest Areas - light brown with hashlines

Consult waterfowl proclamation for specific regulations.


Ducks Unlimited


Ducks Unlimited lands - light yellow with blue border

Marks the boundary of Ducks Unlimited property open for walk-in hunting opportunities. Nontoxic shot is not required for upland game.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department compiled these maps according to conventional cartographic standards, using the most reliable information available. The Department does not guarantee freedom from errors or inaccuracies and disclaims any legal responsibility or liability for interpretations made from these maps, or decisions based thereon. The colors of land features may look slightly different when covered by water.