Guides · Feral hog laws by state · Checked September 30, 2026
Feral hog laws in North Dakota
In North Dakota, state law bans hunting or trapping feral swine and importing, moving or keeping them alive. Report every sighting to the State Board of Animal Health, 701-328-2655; an owner or occupant who kills one threatening harm or property damage on their land must notify the Board within 24 hours.
The rules at a glance
- Legal status
- State law bans releasing feral swine and aims to prevent activities that promote hunting them. source
- Season
- Individuals should not destroy feral swine unless they meet them on their own property and there is a threat of harm or property damage. source
- License
- Not stated by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture
- Bag limit
- Not stated by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture
- Trapping
- Prohibited. No one may hunt or trap feral swine, or sponsor, promote, assist in or profit from hunting or trapping them. The ban does not apply to state or federal agencies or people they authorize for control or eradication. source
- Moving live hogs
- Importing, transporting or possessing live feral swine is prohibited by state law, with a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation. source
- Night hunting
- Not stated by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture
- Eradication or bounty
- The State Veterinarian's office works with USDA Wildlife Services, USDA Veterinary Services, ND Game and Fish and local authorities to investigate all feral swine reports. source
What makes North Dakota different
The Department of Agriculture says feral swine are known to carry over 30 diseases and 37 parasites transmissible to livestock, people, pets and wildlife.
Where to report hogs
Report any sighting immediately to the State Board of Animal Health, 701-328-2655; after hours, the same number gives the on-call contact. Anyone who destroys a feral swine under the property exception must notify the Board as soon as possible, and always within 24 hours. Board staff arrange to collect the whole carcass.
Every state also has a USDA Wildlife Services office. The federal feral swine program (Squeal on Pigs!) links to yours.
Knowing the rules is half of it
Whether you hunt, trap or call it in, it helps to know what is actually on your land.
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Sources
Checked against these official pages on September 30, 2026. Due for a re-check by September 30, 2027.
Rules next door
This guide is informational. Wildlife and animal-health rules change and can vary by county. Always confirm current rules with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture before acting.