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South Dakota

Seasons, Licenses, Regulations

Everything you need to plan your hunting trips, from maps to regulations and beyond.

Known ForRenowned worldwide for pheasant hunting

TerrainFertile great plains with buttes and hills

Government Lands12,313,738 acres

Government Lands %25%

Private Lands37,040,324 acres

Private Lands %75%

South Dakota

Hunting Seasons

Deer

Antelope

Elk

Sheep

Goat

Mountain Lion

Bison

Turkey

Coyote

Bobcat

Pheasant

Grouse

Quail

Duck

Goose

Dove

Upland Bird

Rabbit

Crane

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Deer

Total whitetail deer Boone and Crockett records for South Dakota: 181

Total mule deer Boone and Crockett records for South Dakota: 21

Hunt Units

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Archery Tag

1 any deer.

Resident: $40 | Nonresident: $286

Archery Doe Tag

1 doe tag.

Resident: $20 | Nonresident: $80

Black Hills Tag

1 any deer.

Resident: $40 | Nonresident: $286

Black Hills Whitetail Tag

1 any whitetail.

Resident: $40 | Nonresident: $286

Custer State Park Tag

Any deer.

Resident: $156

Custer State Park Antlerless Tag

Antlerless whitetail.

Resident: $31

East River Tag

Any deer.

Resident: $40 | Nonresident: $286

East River 2 Deer Tag

1 any deer and 1 doe tag.

Resident: $50 | Nonresident: $336

East River Doe Tag

1 doe tag.

Resident: $20 | Nonresident: $80

East River 2 Doe Tag

2 doe tags.

Resident: $30 | Nonresident: $120

West River Tag

1 any deer.

Resident: $40 | Nonresident: $286

West River 2 Deer Tag

1 any deer and 1 doe tag.

Resident: $50 | Nonresident: $336

West River Doe Tag

1 doe tag.

Resident: $20 | Nonresident: $80

West River 2 Doe Tag

2 doe tags.

Resident: $30 | Nonresident: $120

Muzzleloader Tag

1 any deer.

Resident: $40

Muzzleloader 2 Deer Tag

1 any deer and 1 doe tag.

Resident: $50

Muzzleloader Doe Tag

1 doe tag.

Nonresident: $80

Muzzleloader 2 Doe Tag

2 doe tags.

Resident: $30 | Nonresident: $120

National Wildlife Refuge Tag

1 any deer.

Resident: $40 | Nonresident: $286

National Wildlife Refuge 2 Deer Tag

1 any deer and 1 doe tag.

Resident: $50 | Nonresident: $336

National Wildlife Refuge Doe Tag

1 doe tag.

Resident: $20 | Nonresident: $80

National Wildlife Refuge 2 Doe Tag

2 doe tags.

Resident: $30 | Nonresident: $120

Special Buck East River

1 buck tag.

Resident: $175

Special Buck West River

1 buck tag.

Resident: $175

Youth Tag

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Application Fee (Each Season)

Applications must be submitted online. Successful applicants for limited licenses are selected at random by computer lottery. Applicants will be charged only if they are successful in the drawing. Unsuccessful applicants will not be charged and there will be no refund required. Payment for applications submitted online must be made with a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AmEx). Your credit card will not be charged until, and only if you are successful in the drawing. Non-payment in the form of a cancelled credit card will result in your license being withheld and the blocking of any future license purchases until the unpaid fee, along with any penalties, is paid in full.

Resident: $10 | Nonresident: $10

Preference Points

A fee ($5 resident, $10 non resident) is required for all preference points. Purchasing a preference point is optional. Unsuccessful first choice applicants will not receive preference unless the appropriate fee is submitted with the application. Seasons with a limited number of licenses have a preference system for applicants who are unsuccessful on their first choice in the first drawing. One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful. Preference is valid on first choices in the first drawing only.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

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Antelope

Season bag limit: 1

Hunt Units

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Archery Tag

Any antelope.

Resident: $40 | Nonresident: $286

Archery Doe Tag

Doe antelope.

Resident: $20 | Nonresident: $80

Custer State Park Tag

Any antelope.

Resident: $156

Firearm Tag

Any antelope.

Resident: $40 | Nonresident: $286

Firearm Doe Tag

Doe antelope.

Resident: $20 | Nonresident: $80

Application Fee (Each Season)

Applications must be submitted online. Successful applicants for limited licenses are selected at random by computer lottery. Applicants will be charged only if they are successful in the drawing. Unsuccessful applicants will not be charged and there will be no refund required. Payment for applications submitted online must be made with a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AmEx). Your credit card will not be charged until, and only if you are successful in the drawing. Non-payment in the form of a cancelled credit card will result in your license being withheld and the blocking of any future license purchases until the unpaid fee, along with any penalties, is paid in full.

Resident: $10 | Nonresident: $10

Preference Points

A fee ($5 resident, $10 non resident) is required for all preference points. Purchasing a preference point is optional. Unsuccessful first choice applicants will not receive preference unless the appropriate fee is submitted with the application. Seasons with a limited number of licenses have a preference system for applicants who are unsuccessful on their first choice in the first drawing. One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful. Preference is valid on first choices in the first drawing only.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

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Elk

Total elk Boone and Crockett records for South Dakota: 8

Hunt Units

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Archery Tag

1 any elk.

Resident: $185

Black Hills Tag

1 any elk.

Resident: $185

Custer State Park Tag

1 any elk.

Resident: $316

Prairie Tag

1 any elk.

Resident: $185

Application Fee (Each Season)

Applications must be submitted online. Successful applicants for limited licenses are selected at random by computer lottery. Applicants will be charged only if they are successful in the drawing. Unsuccessful applicants will not be charged and there will be no refund required. Payment for applications submitted online must be made with a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AmEx). Your credit card will not be charged until, and only if you are successful in the drawing. Non-payment in the form of a cancelled credit card will result in your license being withheld and the blocking of any future license purchases until the unpaid fee, along with any penalties, is paid in full.

Resident: $10 | Nonresident: $10

Preference Points

A fee ($5 resident, $10 non resident) is required for all preference points. Purchasing a preference point is optional. Unsuccessful first choice applicants will not receive preference unless the appropriate fee is submitted with the application. Seasons with a limited number of licenses have a preference system for applicants who are unsuccessful on their first choice in the first drawing. One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful. Preference is valid on first choices in the first drawing only.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

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Sheep

Total bighorn sheep Boone and Crockett records for South Dakota: 8

Hunt Units

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Bighorn Sheep Tag

Resident: $290

Application Fee (Each Season)

Applications must be submitted online. Successful applicants for limited licenses are selected at random by computer lottery. Applicants will be charged only if they are successful in the drawing. Unsuccessful applicants will not be charged and there will be no refund required. Payment for applications submitted online must be made with a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AmEx). Your credit card will not be charged until, and only if you are successful in the drawing. Non-payment in the form of a cancelled credit card will result in your license being withheld and the blocking of any future license purchases until the unpaid fee, along with any penalties, is paid in full.

Resident: $10 | Nonresident: $10

Preference Points

A fee ($5 resident, $10 non resident) is required for all preference points. Purchasing a preference point is optional. Unsuccessful first choice applicants will not receive preference unless the appropriate fee is submitted with the application. Seasons with a limited number of licenses have a preference system for applicants who are unsuccessful on their first choice in the first drawing. One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful. Preference is valid on first choices in the first drawing only.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

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Goat

Total mountain goat Boone and Crockett records for South Dakota: 3

Hunt Units

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Mountain Goat Tag

Resident: $290

Application Fee (Each Season)

Applications must be submitted online. Successful applicants for limited licenses are selected at random by computer lottery. Applicants will be charged only if they are successful in the drawing. Unsuccessful applicants will not be charged and there will be no refund required. Payment for applications submitted online must be made with a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AmEx). Your credit card will not be charged until, and only if you are successful in the drawing. Non-payment in the form of a cancelled credit card will result in your license being withheld and the blocking of any future license purchases until the unpaid fee, along with any penalties, is paid in full.

Resident: $10 | Nonresident: $10

Preference Points

A fee ($5 resident, $10 non resident) is required for all preference points. Purchasing a preference point is optional. Unsuccessful first choice applicants will not receive preference unless the appropriate fee is submitted with the application. Seasons with a limited number of licenses have a preference system for applicants who are unsuccessful on their first choice in the first drawing. One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful. Preference is valid on first choices in the first drawing only.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

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Mountain Lion

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Mountain Lion Tag

Resident: $28

Application Fee (Each Season)

Applications must be submitted online. Successful applicants for limited licenses are selected at random by computer lottery. Applicants will be charged only if they are successful in the drawing. Unsuccessful applicants will not be charged and there will be no refund required. Payment for applications submitted online must be made with a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AmEx). Your credit card will not be charged until, and only if you are successful in the drawing. Non-payment in the form of a cancelled credit card will result in your license being withheld and the blocking of any future license purchases until the unpaid fee, along with any penalties, is paid in full.

Resident: $10 | Nonresident: $10

Preference Points

A fee ($5 resident, $10 non resident) is required for all preference points. Purchasing a preference point is optional. Unsuccessful first choice applicants will not receive preference unless the appropriate fee is submitted with the application. Seasons with a limited number of licenses have a preference system for applicants who are unsuccessful on their first choice in the first drawing. One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful. Preference is valid on first choices in the first drawing only.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

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Bison

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Application Fee (Each Season)

Applications must be submitted online. Successful applicants for limited licenses are selected at random by computer lottery. Applicants will be charged only if they are successful in the drawing. Unsuccessful applicants will not be charged and there will be no refund required. Payment for applications submitted online must be made with a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AmEx). Your credit card will not be charged until, and only if you are successful in the drawing. Non-payment in the form of a cancelled credit card will result in your license being withheld and the blocking of any future license purchases until the unpaid fee, along with any penalties, is paid in full.

Resident: $10 | Nonresident: $10

Preference Points

A fee ($5 resident, $10 non resident) is required for all preference points. Purchasing a preference point is optional. Unsuccessful first choice applicants will not receive preference unless the appropriate fee is submitted with the application. Seasons with a limited number of licenses have a preference system for applicants who are unsuccessful on their first choice in the first drawing. One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful. Preference is valid on first choices in the first drawing only.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Non-Trophy Buffalo Tag

Resident: $3,256 | Nonresident: $3,256

Trophy Buffalo Tag

Resident: $6,506 | Nonresident: $6,506

Regulations

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Turkey

Total NWTF turkey records for South Dakota: 1,190

Hunt Units

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Application Fee (Each Season)

Applications must be submitted online. Successful applicants for limited licenses are selected at random by computer lottery. Applicants will be charged only if they are successful in the drawing. Unsuccessful applicants will not be charged and there will be no refund required. Payment for applications submitted online must be made with a valid credit card (Visa, MasterCard or AmEx). Your credit card will not be charged until, and only if you are successful in the drawing. Non-payment in the form of a cancelled credit card will result in your license being withheld and the blocking of any future license purchases until the unpaid fee, along with any penalties, is paid in full.

Resident: $10 | Nonresident: $10

Preference Points

A fee ($5 resident, $10 non resident) is required for all preference points. Purchasing a preference point is optional. Unsuccessful first choice applicants will not receive preference unless the appropriate fee is submitted with the application. Seasons with a limited number of licenses have a preference system for applicants who are unsuccessful on their first choice in the first drawing. One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful. Preference is valid on first choices in the first drawing only.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Archery Tag

Resident: $25

Black Hills Spring Tag

Resident: $25

Custer State Park Spring Tag

Resident: $25

Prairie Spring Tag

Spring season. 1 make turkey.

Resident: $25 | Nonresident: $100

Prairie Spring 2 Turkey Tag

Spring season. 2 male turkeys.

Resident: $35 | Nonresident: $125

Prairie Fall Tag

Fall season. 1 any turkey.

Resident: $15 | Nonresident: $90

Prairie Fall 2 Turkey Tag

Fall season. 2 any turkeys.

Resident: $20 | Nonresident: $100

Regulations

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Coyote

Season bag limit: no limit

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Small Game License

Residents age 19 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot.

Resident: $33

1 Day Small Game License

Residents age 16 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel for a one-day period and take only one daily limit per species. In addition, this license allows you to hunt all species which may be taken with the Predator/Varmint License, including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot for the entire license year.

Resident: $12

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Resident youth under age 16 may hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Partridge, Quail, Cottontail Rabbit, Squirrel, Opossum, Mink, Weasel, Beaver, Muskrat, Bobcat, Coyote, Fox, Skunk, Racoon, Badger, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Porcupine, Marmot, and anything on a shooting preserve. No license is required for youth under 16 to hunt Predator/Varmints or trap Furbearers.

Resident: $5

Predator & Varmint License

Hunting (but not trapping) coyote, red fox, grey fox, skunk, prairie dog, jackrabbit, gopher, ground squirrel, crow, porcupine, marmot. No license is required for youth under 16 to exercise these privileges.

Resident: $5

10 Day Small Game License ((2) 5-day periods)

Non resident hunting of Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including Coyote, Red and Gray Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel (gopher), Crow, Jackrabbit, Porcupine and Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $121

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Non residents under age 16 to hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel AND Coyote, Red Fox, Grey Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Porcupine, Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $10

Predator & Varmint License

Non resident hunting (but not trapping) of coyote, red fox, grey fox, skunk, prairie dog, jackrabbit, gopher, ground squirrel, crow, porcupine, marmot.

Nonresident: $40

Regulations

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Bobcat

West river season limit: unrestricted

East river season limit: 1

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Small Game License

Residents age 19 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot.

Resident: $33

1 Day Small Game License

Residents age 16 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel for a one-day period and take only one daily limit per species. In addition, this license allows you to hunt all species which may be taken with the Predator/Varmint License, including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot for the entire license year.

Resident: $12

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Resident youth under age 16 may hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Partridge, Quail, Cottontail Rabbit, Squirrel, Opossum, Mink, Weasel, Beaver, Muskrat, Bobcat, Coyote, Fox, Skunk, Racoon, Badger, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Porcupine, Marmot, and anything on a shooting preserve. No license is required for youth under 16 to hunt Predator/Varmints or trap Furbearers.

Resident: $5

Predator & Varmint License

Hunting (but not trapping) coyote, red fox, grey fox, skunk, prairie dog, jackrabbit, gopher, ground squirrel, crow, porcupine, marmot. No license is required for youth under 16 to exercise these privileges.

Resident: $5

10 Day Small Game License ((2) 5-day periods)

Non resident hunting of Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including Coyote, Red and Gray Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel (gopher), Crow, Jackrabbit, Porcupine and Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $121

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Non residents under age 16 to hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel AND Coyote, Red Fox, Grey Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Porcupine, Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $10

Predator & Varmint License

Non resident hunting (but not trapping) of coyote, red fox, grey fox, skunk, prairie dog, jackrabbit, gopher, ground squirrel, crow, porcupine, marmot.

Nonresident: $40

Regulations

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Pheasant

Daily bag limit for roosters: 3

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Small Game License

Residents age 19 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot.

Resident: $33

1 Day Small Game License

Residents age 16 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel for a one-day period and take only one daily limit per species. In addition, this license allows you to hunt all species which may be taken with the Predator/Varmint License, including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot for the entire license year.

Resident: $12

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Resident youth under age 16 may hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Partridge, Quail, Cottontail Rabbit, Squirrel, Opossum, Mink, Weasel, Beaver, Muskrat, Bobcat, Coyote, Fox, Skunk, Racoon, Badger, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Porcupine, Marmot, and anything on a shooting preserve. No license is required for youth under 16 to hunt Predator/Varmints or trap Furbearers.

Resident: $5

10 Day Small Game License ((2) 5-day periods)

Non resident hunting of Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including Coyote, Red and Gray Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel (gopher), Crow, Jackrabbit, Porcupine and Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $121

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Non residents under age 16 to hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel AND Coyote, Red Fox, Grey Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Porcupine, Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $10

Regulations

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Grouse

Daily bag limit: 3

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Small Game License

Residents age 19 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot.

Resident: $33

1 Day Small Game License

Residents age 16 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel for a one-day period and take only one daily limit per species. In addition, this license allows you to hunt all species which may be taken with the Predator/Varmint License, including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot for the entire license year.

Resident: $12

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Resident youth under age 16 may hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Partridge, Quail, Cottontail Rabbit, Squirrel, Opossum, Mink, Weasel, Beaver, Muskrat, Bobcat, Coyote, Fox, Skunk, Racoon, Badger, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Porcupine, Marmot, and anything on a shooting preserve. No license is required for youth under 16 to hunt Predator/Varmints or trap Furbearers.

Resident: $5

10 Day Small Game License ((2) 5-day periods)

Non resident hunting of Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including Coyote, Red and Gray Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel (gopher), Crow, Jackrabbit, Porcupine and Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $121

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Non residents under age 16 to hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel AND Coyote, Red Fox, Grey Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Porcupine, Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $10

Regulations

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Quail

Daily bag limit: 5

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

Small Game License

Residents age 19 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot.

Resident: $33

1 Day Small Game License

Residents age 16 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel for a one-day period and take only one daily limit per species. In addition, this license allows you to hunt all species which may be taken with the Predator/Varmint License, including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot for the entire license year.

Resident: $12

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Resident youth under age 16 may hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Partridge, Quail, Cottontail Rabbit, Squirrel, Opossum, Mink, Weasel, Beaver, Muskrat, Bobcat, Coyote, Fox, Skunk, Racoon, Badger, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Porcupine, Marmot, and anything on a shooting preserve. No license is required for youth under 16 to hunt Predator/Varmints or trap Furbearers.

Resident: $5

10 Day Small Game License ((2) 5-day periods)

Non resident hunting of Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including Coyote, Red and Gray Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel (gopher), Crow, Jackrabbit, Porcupine and Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $121

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Non residents under age 16 to hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel AND Coyote, Red Fox, Grey Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Porcupine, Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $10

Regulations

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Duck

Daily bag limit: 6

Hunt Units

Seasons

Licenses & Permits

3 Day Fall Non resident Waterfowl

Nonresident: $86

1 Day Fall Non resident Waterfowl

Nonresident: $121

Small Game License

Residents age 19 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot.

Resident: $33

1 Day Small Game License

Residents age 16 or older may hunt pheasant, grouse, partridge, quail, cottontail rabbit, and tree squirrel for a one-day period and take only one daily limit per species. In addition, this license allows you to hunt all species which may be taken with the Predator/Varmint License, including coyote, red and gray fox, skunk, raccoon, badger, prairie dog, ground squirrel (gopher), crow, jackrabbit, porcupine and marmot for the entire license year.

Resident: $12

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Resident youth under age 16 may hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Partridge, Quail, Cottontail Rabbit, Squirrel, Opossum, Mink, Weasel, Beaver, Muskrat, Bobcat, Coyote, Fox, Skunk, Racoon, Badger, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Porcupine, Marmot, and anything on a shooting preserve. No license is required for youth under 16 to hunt Predator/Varmints or trap Furbearers.

Resident: $5

Migratory Bird Certification

Migratory birds that require this certification for hunting include ducks, geese, tundra swan, Sandhill crane, mourning, snipe and coot.

Resident: $5

10 Day Small Game License ((2) 5-day periods)

Non resident hunting of Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel. You may also hunt all species allowed with a Predator/Varmint License including Coyote, Red and Gray Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Ground Squirrel (gopher), Crow, Jackrabbit, Porcupine and Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $121

Youth Small Game License (ages 12-15)

Non residents under age 16 to hunt Pheasant, Grouse, Gray Partridge, Quail, Sandhill Crane, Cottontail, Squirrel AND Coyote, Red Fox, Grey Fox, Skunk, Prairie Dog, Jackrabbit, Gopher, Ground Squirrel, Crow, Porcupine, Marmot. This license includes the privileges of the Predator/Varmint License and the Shooting Preserve License.

Nonresident: $10

Regulations

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