north dakota is better than most would think for deer hunting. the problem is drawing for resident rifle tags. you can buy bow tags over the counter. if you like the meat, you can basically buy as many doe tags as you want. there is some state land, mostly in the western half of the state. also bating is legal. hope all this helps.
the odds aren't exactly good but north dakota also has drawings for moose, elk, antelope, and muleys. its great for upland game birds, there are also a few mountin lions killed there yearly