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Turkey Unit 98
North Dakota, United States
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About Turkey Unit 98
Turkey Unit 98 is a turkey hunting unit in North Dakota, United States, set by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. It covers about 14,383 km² (5,553 mi²). Towns inside it include Bismarck and Lincoln.
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
- 98
- Area
- 14,383 km²
- Area (miles)
- 5,553 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,306 km² of public or protected land inside it, 9% 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 | 795 | 6% |
| Unknown | 432 | 3% |
| Mclean County Waterfowl Production Area | 51 | under 1% |
| MCLEAN COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 51 | under 1% |
| Burleigh County Waterfowl Production Area | 48 | under 1% |
| BURLEIGH COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 48 | under 1% |
| Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 41 | under 1% |
| LONG LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 41 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 94 | 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
- Turkey Unit 13
- Turkey Unit 19
- Turkey Unit 25
- Turkey Unit 30
- Turkey Unit 31
- Turkey Unit 37
- Turkey Unit 47
- Turkey Unit 51
- Turkey Unit 99
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sandhill Crane Unit 1
- Zone 1 Northwest (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Mountain Lion Zone 2
- Zone 2 North-Central (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Deer Unit 2I (deer hunting unit)
- Deer Unit 2J1 (deer hunting unit)
- Deer Unit 2K1 (deer hunting unit)
- Deer Unit 3A3 (deer hunting unit)
- Deer Unit 3B3 (deer hunting unit)
- Deer Unit 3C (deer hunting unit)
- Zone 4 Southwest (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Zone 5 South-Central (nonresident waterfowl zone)
- Pronghorn Unit 17A (pronghorn hunting unit)
- Elk Unit E5 (elk 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 M11 (moose hunting unit)
- Missouri River Canada Goose Zone (early Canada goose zone)
- Western Canada Goose Zone (early Canada goose zone)
- Bobcat Zone 1 (bobcat harvest zone)
- Bobcat Zone 2 (bobcat harvest zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Turkey Unit 98
- 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 98 (turkey hunting unit)?
About 14,383 km² (5,553 mi²), as HuntGrid maps North Dakota Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey Unit 98?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,306 km² of public or protected land, 9% 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 Turkey Unit 98?
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 98?
In the same unit system: Turkey Unit 13, Turkey Unit 19, Turkey Unit 25, Turkey Unit 30, Turkey Unit 31, Turkey Unit 37, Turkey Unit 47, Turkey Unit 51 and Turkey Unit 99.
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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.