deer hunting unit · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Deer Unit 2A
North Dakota, United States
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About Deer Unit 2A
Deer Unit 2A is a deer hunting unit in North Dakota, United States, set by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. It covers about 2,948 km² (1,138 mi²). The town of Wahpeton is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from North Dakota Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer and Mule deer.
- Unit code
- 2A
- Area
- 2,948 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,138 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 39 km² of public or protected land inside it, 1% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County Waterfowl Production Area | 21 | under 1% |
| RICHLAND COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 21 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 12 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 5.5 | under 1% |
| CITY OF WAHPETON | 0.5 | under 1% |
| WAHPETON BD OF PARK COMMISSION | 0.0 | under 1% |
| WAHPETON PARK BOARD | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against North Dakota Game and Fish Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlered, firearm, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlered, firearm, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Mountain Lion Zone 2
- Sandhill Crane Unit 2
- Zone 6 Southeast (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Turkey Unit 37 (turkey hunting unit)
- Elk Unit E5 (elk hunting unit)
- Eastern Canada Goose Zone (early Canada goose zone)
- Low Plains Unit (duck hunting unit)
- Moose Unit M6 (moose hunting unit)
- Bobcat Zone 2 (bobcat harvest zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Unit 2A
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Deer Unit 2A (deer hunting unit)?
About 2,948 km² (1,138 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Dakota Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Unit 2A?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 39 km² of public or protected land, 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Richland County Waterfowl Production Area. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer Unit 2A?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against North Dakota Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Deer Unit 2A?
In the same unit system: Deer Unit 2B, Deer Unit 2G1 and Deer Unit 2G2.
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Sources
Unit boundary: North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Licence: North Dakota Game and Fish Department via the ND GIS Hub (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.