turkey hunting unit · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Turkey Unit 53
North Dakota, United States
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About Turkey Unit 53
Turkey Unit 53 is a turkey hunting unit in North Dakota, United States, set by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. It covers about 8,916 km² (3,443 mi²). The town of Williston 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 Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- 53
- Area
- 8,916 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,443 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 567 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% 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 | 280 | 3% |
| Omaha | 233 | 3% |
| DIVIDE COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 43 | under 1% |
| Divide County Waterfowl Production Area | 43 | under 1% |
| Williams County Waterfowl Production Area | 18 | under 1% |
| WILLIAMS COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 18 | under 1% |
| Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge | 13 | under 1% |
| LAKE ZAHL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 13 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 5.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Oct 10, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | 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 1
- Mountain Lion Zone 2
- Deer Unit 3A1 (deer hunting unit)
- Deer Unit 3B1 (deer hunting unit)
- Zone 4 Southwest (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Pronghorn Unit 13A (pronghorn hunting unit)
- Elk Unit E5 (elk hunting unit)
- High Plains Unit (duck 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)
What HuntGrid shows for Turkey Unit 53
- 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 Turkey Unit 53 (turkey hunting unit)?
About 8,916 km² (3,443 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Dakota Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey Unit 53?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 567 km² of public or protected land, 6% 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 Turkey Unit 53?
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 Turkey Unit 53?
In the same unit system: Turkey Unit 27, Turkey Unit 31 and Turkey Unit 51.
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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.