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Bonus Small Game Hunting

Quail Hunting

Traditional Season

Southeastern areas: Mid-October to December.

Small Game Seasons (GFP)

Range and Habitat

South Dakota lies on the northern-most edge of the bobwhite quail’s range. The southeastern counties of Bon Homme, Charles Mix, Clay, Gregory, Lincoln, Tripp, Union and Yankton make up the quail hunting unit in South Dakota. Quail offer an upland opportunity in addition to the other species found in the region.