Governor may vary statutory open and closed season by order or proclamation
N.D. Cent. Code § 20.1-08-02
in effect20.1-08-02. Governor may vary statutory open and closed season by order or
proclamation.
Whenever the governor, after investigation and recommendation by the director, finds:
1. That any species of wildlife for which an open season is provided, are in danger of
depletion or extinction, or when necessary for proper protection during the propagating
period, the governor may, by order, provide protection for that species additional to
that provided by law.
2. That any species of wildlife have become sufficient in numbers to warrant an open
season, or to be detrimental, or a nuisance to the farmers of the state, the governor
may, by order, declare an open season thereon, or may extend the open season
provided by law.
3. That any species of fur-bearing animals have become sufficient in numbers to warrant
an open season or have become a menace to other species of wildlife in the state, the
governor may, by order, declare an open season thereon, or may extend the open
season provided by law.
4. That due to climatic conditions a hunting season may create a fire hazard, the
governor may, by order, close or postpone, and reopen, any hunting season in areas
where these conditions exist, upon reasonable notice through the media. The
emergency closing or postponement and reopening can be accomplished without
complying with section 20.1-08-05.
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