Though the majority of land is privately owned, if you make the necessary contacts several weeks before the season opens, you will generally be given permission to hunt their land. There are also thousands of acres of public lands surrounding Williston. The Williston region also attracts avid Hungarian Partridge and sharptail grouse hunters. The season runs from mid-September and continues through the same dates as the pheasant season. Waterfowl hunting is also excellent, especially for giant Canada Geese and duck.
Large game is also a big draw for both bow and gun hunters.
Whitetail deer and antelope abound. The number of hunting permits is limited and units in the Williston region are consistently the most requested by license applicants statewide, so obtaining a permit may be difficult.