Where to see a North American Porcupine in North Dakota

The North American Porcupine is recorded in the counties of 17 North Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Sheep Creek Dam State Recreation Area
2. Fort Ransom State Park
3. Sheyenne River State Forest
4. Mouse River State Forest North Unit
5. Mouse River State Forest South Unit
6. Lewis and Clark State Park
7. Cross Ranch State Park
8. Lake Sakakawea State Park
9. Fort Stevenson State Park
10. Molander State Park
11. Indian Hills State Recreation Area and Resort
12. Lake Metigoshe State Park
13. Homen State Forest
14. Turtle Mountain State Forest
15. Pelican Point State Recreation Area
16. Butte Saint Paul State Recreation Area
17. Rough Rider State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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