South Dakota Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of South Dakota. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to South Dakota state resources.

South Dakota Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery (Statewide)

  • September 1 – December 31, 2025

Muzzleloader (East River)

  • September 27 – October 12, 2025

Youth Deer Season

  • October 4–5, 2025

East River Regular Firearm

  • November 15–30, 2025

West River Regular Firearm

  • November 15–30, 2025

Black Hills Regular Firearm

  • November 22 – December 7, 2025

Antlerless (Late)

  • December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (selected units)

South Dakota Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey (Archery)

  • September 1 – December 31, 2025

Fall Turkey (Gun)

  • October 1 – December 31, 2025 (permit required; limited units)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • April 11 – May 31, 2026 (prairie); April 25 – May 31, 2026 (Black Hills)

Spring General Turkey

  • April 11 – May 31, 2026 (prairie); April 25 – May 31, 2026 (Black Hills)

South Dakota Pheasant

Pheasant Season

  • October 18, 2025 – January 4, 2026

For complete regulations, visit the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.

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Interactive South Dakota Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of South Dakota Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated South Dakota state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

South Dakota Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on South Dakota Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the South Dakota DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

South Dakota DNR

20641 SD Highway 1806
Fort Pierre, SD 57532

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