elk hunting unit · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Elk Unit E5
North Dakota, United States
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About Elk Unit E5
Elk Unit E5 is a elk hunting unit in North Dakota, United States, set by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. It covers about 134,823 km² (52,056 mi²). Towns inside it include Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, West Fargo, Williston and Dickinson.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from North Dakota Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- E5
- Area
- 134,823 km²
- Area (miles)
- 52,056 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,624 km² of public or protected land inside it, 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 2,570 | 2% |
| Omaha | 1,664 | 1% |
| Unknown | 470 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 313 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 161 | under 1% |
| UPPER SOURIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 128 | under 1% |
| Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge | 128 | under 1% |
| STUTSMAN COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 115 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2,798 | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 4, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | firearm, residents, 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
- Zone 1 Northwest (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Mountain Lion Zone 2
- Sandhill Crane Unit 2
- Zone 2 North-Central (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Turkey Unit 02 (turkey hunting unit)
- Zone 3 Northeast (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Zone 4 Southwest (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Zone 5 South-Central (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Zone 6 Southeast (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Pronghorn Unit 13A (pronghorn hunting unit)
- Turkey Unit 37 (turkey hunting unit)
- Turkey Unit 47 (turkey hunting unit)
- Turkey Unit 98 (turkey hunting unit)
- Eastern Canada Goose Zone (early Canada goose zone)
- High Plains Unit (duck hunting unit)
- Low Plains Unit (duck hunting unit)
- Moose Unit M6 (moose hunting unit)
- Moose Unit M9 (moose hunting unit)
- Moose Unit M10 (moose hunting unit)
- Moose Unit M11 (moose hunting unit)
- Western Canada Goose Zone (early Canada goose zone)
- Bobcat Zone 1 (bobcat harvest zone)
- Bobcat Zone 2 (bobcat harvest zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Unit E5
- 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 Elk Unit E5 (elk hunting unit)?
About 134,823 km² (52,056 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Dakota Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Unit E5?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 6,624 km² of public or protected land, 5% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk Unit E5?
This page lists 1 season 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 Elk Unit E5?
In the same unit system: Elk Unit E1E, Elk Unit E1W, Elk Unit E2, Elk Unit E3, Elk Unit E6 and Elk Unit E7.
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Sources
Unit boundary: North Dakota Game and Fish Department. 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.