North Dakota Unit M9 Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
North Dakota Unit M9
Updated Jul 2, 2026
At a Glance
9,610Square Miles
4.6%Public Land
1,400 - 2,200Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Sunflower and corn have become a favorite food source of moose
The recent opening of the J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge to moose hunting has created great public land hunting opportunities
Minot has a large variety of gun shops and sporting goods stores
State Trust Lands may be closed to hunting if livestock are present
There have been many moose sightings on Lonetree WMA
Unit M9 is part of North Dakota’s Northern Coteau region known for its rolling, grassy hills and rocky soils. This unit is part of one of North America’s premier waterfowl nesting areas. The US Fish and Wildlife Agency manages many waterfowl production areas in this unit. The excellent soil in this area allows for production of a variety of crops. The emergence of corn and sunflowers in the area have created an alternative food source that moose seem to enjoy. It’s thought that these new food sources contribute to moose migrating from their traditional ranges near the Turtle Mountains and Pembina Hills into the prairies and rolling hills.
With the recent opening of J. Clark Salyer Wildlife Refuge for moose hunting, and common moose sightings on Lonetree WMA, a hunt on public access land is a great option in M9
