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South Dakota

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

Government Lands: 25%

12,313,738 acres

Private Lands: 75%

37,040,324 acres

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

Choose a Species

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

Muzzleloader Tag

1 any deer.

Resident: $40

Muzzleloader Doe Tag

1 doe tag.

Resident: $20 | Nonresident: $80

National Wildlife Refuge Tag

1 any deer.

Resident: $40 | Nonresident: $286

National Wildlife Refuge Doe Tag

1 doe tag.

Resident: $20 | Nonresident: $80

Special Buck East River

1 buck tag.

Resident: $175

Special Buck West River

1 buck tag.

Resident: $175 | Nonresident: $560

Apprentice 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.

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.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

West River 2 Doe Tag

2 doe tags.

Resident: $30 | Nonresident: $120

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.

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.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

South Dakota Hunting & Trapping Handbook Purchase a License

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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.

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.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

South Dakota Hunting & Trapping Handbook Purchase a License

As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.

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.

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.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

South Dakota Hunting & Trapping Handbook Purchase a License

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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.

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.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

South Dakota Hunting & Trapping Handbook Purchase a License

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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.

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.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Regulations

South Dakota Hunting & Trapping Handbook Purchase a License

As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.

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.

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.

Resident: $5 | Nonresident: $10

Non-Trophy Buffalo Tag

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

Trophy Buffalo Tag

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

Regulations

South Dakota Hunting & Trapping Handbook Purchase a License

As we continue to improve Hunt Central, feel free to provide your feedback.