North Dakota

General Game Stamps

These stamps were required to hunt waterfowl in North Dakota starting in 1983. Separate stamps were printed for residents and non-residents. In 1983 the stamps for both classifications were non-pictorial. The resident stamp was issued in booklet panes of five (1x5) with a tab at the top. The panes were rouletted in color (black) between the stamps and between the stamps and the tab. Individual stamps measure 53 mm x 35 mm (see Figure ND8). For 1983 and 1984-85, the non resident stamp was a die-cut self-adhesive that measure 43 mm x 35 mm, and was issued se-tenant with the non-resident small game and non-resident waterfowl stamps on a piece of backing paper (see Figure ND9).

From 1984 through 1992, the resident stamp only was pictorial. The pictorial general game stamps were issued in two different formats. Stamps printed for issue to hunters remained in the booklet pane format (1x5) and measure 51 mm x 35 mm (see Figure ND10). Stamps printed for sale to stamp collectors were issued in sheets of thirty (5x6) with selvage on all four sides. The perforated stamps are slightly larger and measure 52 mm x 36mm.

Starting with the 1985-86 issue, the (non-pictorial) non-resident general game stamp measured approximately 52 mm x 35 mm, featured dry gum and was issued se-tenant with the non-resident small game and non-resident waterfowl stamps in the non-resident waterfowl stamp packs (see Figure ND 12). This format was continued through 1995-96. Starting by 1986-87, hunters could also purchase the non-resident general game stamp separately (this was probably the case in 1985-86, however, no examples have been recorded). In this second format, the stamps were issued in booklet panes of five (1x5) with a tab at the top. The stamps were rouletted in color (black) between the stamp and between the stamp and the tab. Two panes were stapled together between printed card stock covers to form a booklet. The most distinctive thing about the booklet type non-resident stamps is the fact that they were printed on orange paper stock (the back of the stamp is orange), as opposed to white paper for the se-tenant stamps. The booklet type stamps measure 52 mm x 35 mm (see Figure ND11).

Starting in 1989, a habitat fee was incorporated into both the (pictorial) resident and (non-pictorial) non-resident general game stamps (see Figure ND13). Prior to this time, the habitat fee had been incorporated into the small game stamps. After 1992, stamps for both classifications were once again non-pictorial. The resident stamps were now only issued in the booklet pane format (1x5) and measure 52 mm x 35 mm. With a couple of (white) exceptions, all further resident general game stamps were printed on paper stock that was a shade of gray (see Figure ND14).

The supply of regular 1992-93 non-resident general game stamps was exhausted before the end of the season. 1990-91 remainders were changed to 1992-93 with a ball point pen and put into use. In 1994-95 and 1995-96 only, the non-resident general game stamp was also issued in the mini-pack formal, se-tenant with the non-resident small game stamp. Such stamps were plain rouletted (uncolored) on the right side only. After 1995-96, both the resident and non-resident general game stamps were only printed in the booklet pane format. Through 1999-2000, serial numbers for both series were printed in black ink. Starting with the 2000-2001 issues, serial numbers for both series were printed in red ink (see Figures ND15 and ND16). Both series were discontinued following the 2015-16 seasons.