Blog · October 14, 2026 · North Dakota
Stark County Hunting Map (North Dakota)
Owner lookups, public ground and permission tips for hunters around Belfield.
Main page: Stark County, ND GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Stark County facts and neighboring maps).
Platbookmapper is an Amazon Associate. If you buy through an Amazon link on this page, we earn a commission. The link is a product, not the county map.
Scouting Stark County hunting map from a desk saves a lot of driving around Gladstone and Richardton. The Stark County, ND parcel map does that for free, with no login.
This guide goes from the Stark County parcel map to a polite permission request for ground near Richardton, with notes on public land and regulations.
Scouting Stark County hunting map on the parcel map
The Stark County ArcGIS parcel map is the free tool for Stark County hunting map scouting: imagery lists cover and water, parcel lines show who owns each block near Zenith. Note which Stark County tracts touch a road; landlocked ground near Zenith needs the owner's route in, not just permission.
Finding the tract on the Stark County map
Stark County publishes its parcels on the Stark County ArcGIS parcel map, which runs on an Esri ArcGIS web map, free to use for a lot in Gladstone or a piece of ground near Dickinson. Most people find their Stark County tract fastest by searching an address in Dickinson, then clicking the outline. For a backup route to the map covering Dickinson, our Stark County directory entry keeps the link current.
Public land, private land and the rules in North Dakota
Around South Heart, the hunting map is mostly private parcels, which makes the titleholder field on the county record your main tool. Regulations change every year, so confirm Stark County seasons and public access with North Dakota Game and Fish Department well before you go.
Asking a Stark County landowner for permission
Owners near Richardton get plenty of requests; a clear one listing the county parcel ID and an offer to help with chores stands out. Once an owner near South Heart agrees, ask about lines, gates and other hunters on the county tract.
Picking tracts to ask about near Dickinson
Mid-sized tracts close to Dickinson with mixed timber and fields are where many Stark County hunters focus first. A thank-you card and some of the harvest go a long way with county owners near Gladstone.
What Stark County owners want to hear
Terrain around Mountain Time Zone changes how Stark County tracts lay out, and steep or wet ground near Dickinson frequently stays in large wooded parcels. Some Stark County owners prefer one trusted hunter over many, so ask about exclusive access for the piece of ground near Taylor.
The Stark County economy in brief
Stark County's 2022 business count was 1,201 establishments, with retail trade, construction, and other services the largest groups. Compared with national shares, Stark County leans toward support activities for mining and drilling and oil and gas extraction, which shapes demand for land near Dickinson.
Getting oriented in Stark County, ND
From Dickinson, the seat of the county, the map spreads out to Belfield, Gladstone, Richardton, and South Heart. Smaller places such as Lefor and Zenith appear on the county map as little clusters of lots. Census Bureau estimates put Stark County at about 33,001 residents in 2023 on about 1,335 square miles of land. Beyond the town lots in South Heart, expect big rural parcels across the county. Landforms such as the Mountain Time Zone shape where roads and homesites fall in Stark County.
In the field near Richardton
Phone GPS near Richardton can drift, especially under timber, so give the line a buffer when you set a stand.
Stark County, ND: common questions
How do I find who owns hunting land in Stark County?
Click the tract on the Stark County ArcGIS parcel map; the Stark County record lists the titleholder of record and a mailing address.
How do hunting leases work near South Heart?
A lease on county ground near Belfield is a private deal; write down dates, game, guests and insurance.
Is there public hunting land in Stark County?
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department publishes public-land maps covering Stark County; confirm boundaries before hunting near Belfield.
How do I write a hunting permission letter to a Stark County landowner?
Short works best near Zenith: your name, the county tract, the season and a promise to follow the rules.
Do I need permission to hunt land near South Heart that isn't posted?
Trespass rules differ by state, so check North Dakota law; asking the Stark County owner first avoids the question.
Will the Stark County map show which land near Belfield is open to hunt?
The parcel layer near Belfield only tells you who holds the land, and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department covers public areas.
Open the official Stark County, ND parcel map Stark 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.