South Dakota Hunting Resources
Updated: August 9, 2026
Source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
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In Season Now
- Antelope (Archery) — Archerythru Oct 31
Opening Soon
- Deer (Archery) — Archeryopens Sep 1
- Dove — Firearmopens Sep 1
- Rabbit — Firearmopens Sep 1
- Squirrel — Firearmopens Sep 1
- Deer (Youth/Mentored) — Firearmopens Sep 12
- Grouse (Prairie) — Firearmopens Sep 19
- Pheasant (Youth) — Firearmopens Sep 26
- Antelope (Firearms) — Firearmopens Oct 3
Ending Soon
Nothing closing in the next 14 days.
Deer (Archery)
Deer (Youth/Mentored)
Deer (Black Hills)
Deer (Custer State Park)
Deer (West River)
Deer (East River)
Deer (Muzzleloader)
Antelope (Archery)
Antelope (Firearms)
Turkey (Spring Prairie)
Turkey (Fall Prairie)
Pheasant (Youth)
Pheasant (Traditional)
Grouse (Prairie)
Dove
Rabbit
Squirrel
Furbearers (Mink and Weasel)
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