Blog · October 14, 2026 · North Dakota
The McKenzie County Hunting Map: a North Dakota guide
Scouting private and public ground in McKenzie County with the official parcel map, starting near Alexander.
Main page: McKenzie County, ND GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, McKenzie County facts and neighboring maps).
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Hunters looking at McKenzie County hunting map generally want two things: where the public ground is, and who owns the private tracts next to it near Alexander. The McKenzie County, ND parcel map does that for free, with no login.
This guide goes from the McKenzie County parcel map to a polite permission request for ground near Arnegard, with notes on public land and regulations.
Scouting McKenzie County hunting map on the parcel map
Open the McKenzie County parcel viewer, turn on aerial imagery, and pan the timber and field edges around Arnegard; click a tract to see the landowner and acreage. Big ownership blocks near Watford City mean fewer letters to write; small splits mean more neighbors to ask.
Step one: the free McKenzie County viewer
For land around Alexander, open the McKenzie County parcel viewer; it is the map McKenzie County itself publishes. Use the search box for an address in Arnegard or a parcel number, or simply zoom in and click a tract close to Alexander. Our McKenzie County, ND page keeps the official link and the maps next door to Alexander in one place.
Public and private ground in McKenzie County
Look for Little Missouri National Grassland and Theodore Roosevelt National Park on the county map; the private parcels that border public land near Watford City get a lot of attention from hunters. North Dakota Game and Fish Department publishes the season dates, license rules and public-land maps that apply around Arnegard.
Asking a McKenzie County landowner for permission
Offer the landowner near Charbonneau something useful: a copy of your license, proof of insurance if you lease, and a promise to report problems you see. Trespass rules vary by state, so check North Dakota law before assuming unposted land near Watford City is open.
Keeping track of McKenzie County landowners
Look for travel corridors that cross several owners near Charbonneau; permission from two neighbors can make a small tract hunt bigger. Owners near Watford City change, so recheck the county record before each season's letters.
Reading the land around Arnegard
Terrain around Mountain Time Zone changes how McKenzie County tracts lay out, and steep or wet ground near Arnegard often stays in large wooded parcels. Liability worries stop some owners near Arnegard; a signed release or proof of insurance can ease that, and North Dakota recreational-use law is worth a read.
The McKenzie County economy in brief
McKenzie County's 2022 business count was 573 establishments, with transportation and warehousing, mining, quarrying and oil and gas, and construction the largest groups. Compared with national shares, McKenzie County leans toward pipeline transportation and support activities for mining and drilling, which shapes demand for land near Arnegard.
McKenzie County at a glance
From Watford City, the seat of the county, the map spreads out to Alexander and Arnegard. Unincorporated communities in McKenzie County, including East Fairview, Four Bears Village, and Mandaree, show up as small groups of parcels along the roads. Census Bureau estimates put McKenzie County at about 14,252 residents in 2023 on approximately 2,760 square miles of land. Beyond the town lots in Arnegard, expect big rural parcels across the county.
Near the McKenzie County line
Near the edge of the county, check the next map over: Richland County, MT, Roosevelt County, MT, Wibaux County, MT, Billings County, and Dunn County all border it. Every map bordering McKenzie County is listed on our North Dakota directory.
Staying on the right side of the line
The McKenzie County parcel lines are approximate; where a fence or posted signs near Charbonneau disagree with the map, stay on the safe side.
McKenzie County, ND: common questions
How do hunting leases work near Watford City?
A lease on county ground near Alexander is a private deal; write down dates, game, guests and insurance.
Will the McKenzie County map show which land near Alexander is open to hunt?
No; the McKenzie County map lists owners, not hunting rights, so ask well before you go.
Is there public hunting land in McKenzie County?
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department publishes public-land maps covering McKenzie County; confirm boundaries before hunting near Alexander.
Do I need permission to hunt land near Watford City that isn't posted?
Always get permission; posting rules vary in North Dakota, and the landowner of land near Watford City decides who hunts.
What should I say when asking to hunt land near Charbonneau?
Short works best near Charbonneau: your name, the county tract, the season and a promise to follow the rules.
Open the official McKenzie County, ND parcel map McKenzie County in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.