License: resident $32.00 · nonresident $140.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 15 | Nov 9 | OTC |
| Youth Firearms | Nov 1 | Nov 2 | Draw |
| General Firearms (West River) | Nov 21 | Nov 29 | Draw |
| General Firearms (East River) | Nov 28 | Dec 6 | Draw |
| Muzzleloader | Dec 7 | Dec 13 | Draw |
| Late Antlerless | Jan 2 | Jan 18 | License |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Prairie | Apr 12 | May 31 | OTC |
| Spring Black Hills | Apr 26 | May 31 | OTC |
| Fall Season | Sep 1 | Jan 1 | OTC |
Elk Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery Elk | Sep 1 | Sep 30 | Draw |
| Rifle Elk | Oct 10 | Oct 25 | Draw |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Youth Season | Sep 26 | Oct 4 | OTC |
| Resident-Only Period | Oct 11 | Oct 17 | OTC |
| Regular Season | Oct 18 | Jan 31 | OTC |
Pronghorn Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Aug 15 | Sep 30 | Draw |
| Rifle | Oct 1 | Oct 15 | Draw |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 4 | Dec 7 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 4 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 15 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with SD Game, Fish and Parks before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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