Section 20.1-08-02 - Governor may vary statutory open and closed season by order or proclamationWhenever the governor, after investigation and recommendation by the director, finds:
1. That any species of wildlife for which an open season is provided, are in danger of depletion or extinction, or when necessary for proper protection during the propagating period, the governor may, by order, provide protection for that species additional to that provided by law.2. That any species of wildlife have become sufficient in numbers to warrant an open season, or to be detrimental, or a nuisance to the farmers of the state, the governor may, by order, declare an open season thereon, or may extend the open season provided by law.3. That any species of fur-bearing animals have become sufficient in numbers to warrant an open season or have become a menace to other species of wildlife in the state, the governor may, by order, declare an open season thereon, or may extend the open season provided by law.4. That due to climatic conditions a hunting season may create a fire hazard, the governor may, by order, close or postpone, and reopen, any hunting season in areas where these conditions exist, upon reasonable notice through the media. The emergency closing or postponement and reopening can be accomplished without complying with section 20.1-08-05.