Several North Dakota hunting seasons start later this week

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Several North Dakota hunting seasons open later this week.

The deer and pronghorn bow seasons begin at noon on Friday, and continues through Jan. 6.

The mountain lion season also opens on Friday.

The dove season opens on Saturday. The Game and Fish Department is reminding hunters to register with the Harvest Information Program before heading to the field.

The agency also is reminding waterfowl hunters age 16 and older that a federal duck stamp is required beginning Saturday.