BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The state Game and Fish Department has set tentative opening dates for next year's hunting seasons in North Dakota.

They'll become official with Gov. Jack Dalrymple's approval.

Tentative opening dates for some major seasons include mountain lions on Sept. 4, waterfowl on Oct. 3, pheasants on Oct. 10 and deer gun on Nov. 6.

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