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North Dakota closes four deer hunting units due to EHD outbreak, refunds offered in 13 others

Updated Oct 20, 12:09 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

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North Dakota Game and Fish announced Monday it is closing four hunting units to antlerless whitetail harvest ahead of the 2026 deer gun season. [Bismarck Tribune]
The closure affects roughly 350 hunters and is in response to an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, a virus often deadly to deer. [KFYR-TV]
The four closed units are 3E1, 3E2, 3F2, and 3C, while 13 additional units are eligible for license refunds. [KX News]
EHD is spread by a small biting midge that affects deer in areas of drinking water during hot and dry weather. [KX News]
Deer gun season opens Friday, November 6th, and hunters must return tags before that date to receive refunds. [KX News]

How long will these closures remain in place, or are they only for the 2026 season?
What is the total economic impact on affected hunters or Game and Fish revenue?
What preventive measures or monitoring are being implemented heading into next year?

Bismarck Community Buzz (public group): Brief video announcement of the upcoming discussion between Armstrong and Williams about season changes. Read it →
Bismarck Tribune: Straightforward factual reporting of the four-unit closure announcement. Read it → · Paywall
KFYR-TV: In-depth coverage emphasizing official justification for conservation measures and featuring local hunter support, including comparison to the more severe 2021 EHD outbreak. Read it → · Ads
KX News: Practical guidance with specific unit numbers, refund procedures, explanation of disease transmission, and details about the November 6th deadline. Read it → · Ads

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