deer hunting unit · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Deer Unit 3B1
North Dakota, United States
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About Deer Unit 3B1
Deer Unit 3B1 is a deer hunting unit in North Dakota, United States, set by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. It covers about 5,648 km² (2,181 mi²). The town of New Town 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
- 3B1
- Area
- 5,648 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,181 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 971 km² of public or protected land inside it, 17% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 596 | 11% |
| Unknown | 278 | 5% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 175 | 3% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 7.2 | under 1% |
| Mountrail County Waterfowl Production Area | 1.7 | under 1% |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 1.7 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 0.7 | under 1% |
| City of Williston, ND | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.0 | 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 |
| Mule deer | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlered, firearm, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 6, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlerless, 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
- Sandhill Crane Unit 1
- Mountain Lion Zone 1
- Zone 1 Northwest (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Pronghorn Unit 1D (pronghorn hunting unit)
- Mountain Lion Zone 2
- Zone 4 Southwest (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Pronghorn Unit 10A (pronghorn hunting unit)
- Pronghorn Unit 13A (pronghorn hunting unit)
- Turkey Unit 27 (turkey hunting unit)
- Turkey Unit 31 (turkey hunting unit)
- Turkey Unit 53 (turkey hunting unit)
- Bighorn Sheep Unit B4 (bighorn sheep hunting unit)
- Elk Unit E2 (elk hunting unit)
- Elk Unit E5 (elk hunting unit)
- High Plains Unit (duck hunting unit)
- Moose Unit M11 (moose hunting unit)
- Western Canada Goose Zone (early Canada goose zone)
- Bobcat Zone 1 (bobcat harvest zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Unit 3B1
- 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 3B1 (deer hunting unit)?
About 5,648 km² (2,181 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Dakota Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Unit 3B1?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 971 km² of public or protected land, 17% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Omaha. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer Unit 3B1?
This page lists 4 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 3B1?
In the same unit system: Deer Unit 3A1, Deer Unit 3A3, Deer Unit 3B2, Deer Unit 4A and Deer Unit 4B.
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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.