Small game, waterfowl, furbearer regulations set

North Dakota’s 2023 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set, and most season structures are similar to last year.

Noteworthy items include:

• Opening day for ducks, geese, coots and mergansers for North Dakota residents is Sept. 23. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North Dakota Sept. 30.

• The prairie chicken and sage grouse seasons remain closed due to low populations....