Hunting is a year-round sport in South Dakota. Hunters have access to nearly 5 million acres of public land.
Upland game,
waterfowl,
small game and
big game dominate the fall hunting seasons. Predator hunting fills the winter months, while spring signals the start of
turkey hunting and the second season for
light geese.
Throughout the off-season, shooting enthusiasts assist landowners with prairie dog management. When planning your outing, refer to the current Game, Fish and Parks Hunting Handbook (PDF) for rules, regulations and specific season dates.
Throughout the off-season, shooting enthusiasts assist landowners with prairie dog management. When planning your outing, refer to the current Game, Fish and Parks Hunting Handbook (PDF) for rules, regulations and specific season dates.
