moose hunting unit · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Moose Unit M5
North Dakota, United States
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About Moose Unit M5
Moose Unit M5 is a moose hunting unit in North Dakota, United States, set by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. It covers about 10,319 km² (3,984 mi²). The town of Grafton 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 Moose (Eurasian elk).
- Unit code
- M5
- Area
- 10,319 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,984 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 148 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 88 | under 1% |
| Grand Forks County Waterfowl Production Area | 28 | under 1% |
| GRAND FORKS COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 28 | under 1% |
| Pembina County Waterfowl Production Area | 9.0 | under 1% |
| PEMBINA COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 9.0 | under 1% |
| WALSH COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 7.2 | under 1% |
| Walsh County Waterfowl Production Area | 7.2 | under 1% |
| Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge | 3.3 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moose (Eurasian elk) | Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | 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
- Mountain Lion Zone 2
- Sandhill Crane Unit 2
- Deer Unit 2C (deer hunting unit)
- Deer Unit 2D (deer hunting unit)
- Zone 3 Northeast (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Turkey Unit 50 (turkey hunting unit)
- Elk Unit E1E (elk hunting unit)
- Eastern Canada Goose Zone (early Canada goose zone)
- Low Plains Unit (duck hunting unit)
- Bobcat Zone 2 (bobcat harvest zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Moose Unit M5
- 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 Moose Unit M5 (moose hunting unit)?
About 10,319 km² (3,984 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Dakota Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Moose Unit M5?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 148 km² of public or protected land, 1% 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 Moose Unit M5?
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 Moose Unit M5?
In the same unit system: Moose Unit M6, Moose Unit M8 and Moose Unit M9.
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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.