N.D. Admin. Code 89-10-01-32

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

Section 89-10-01-32 - Tree stands

Construction of a permanent tree stand or permanent steps to a tree stand is prohibited on sovereign lands. Portable tree stands, portable steps, screw-in steps, and natural tree stands may be used. Portable tree stands and portable steps are defined as those that are held to the tree with ropes, straps, cables, chains, or bars. Screw-in steps are those that are screwed into the tree by hand without the aid of tools. Ladder-type stands that lean against the tree are portable stands. Natural stands are those crotches, trunks, down trees, etc., where no platform is used. Tree stands do not preempt hunting rights of others in the vicinity of the tree stand. Tree stands and steps may not be put up before August twentieth and must be removed within three days of the close of the archery deer season. Stands and steps not removed within three days of the close of the archery deer season are considered abandoned property and are subject to removal and confiscation by the department. Any person who violates this section must pay a one hundred dollar fee per tree stand.

N.D. Admin Code 89-10-01-32

Effective April 1, 2009.

Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2014-353, July 2014, effective July 1, 2014. .

Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2022-387, January 2023, effective 1/1/2023.

General Authority: NDCC 61-03-13

Law Implemented: NDCC 61-33-02, 61-33-05, 61-33-10