• South Dakota Big Game Species

    - BIG GAME SPECIES:
    Deer
    Elk
    Antelope
    Mountain Lion
    Mountain Goat
    Bighorn Sheep

    - SMALL GAME SPECIES:

    - BIRDS:
    Turkey
    Waterfowl
    Duck
    Dove
    Goose
    Snipe
    Coot
    Sandhill Crane
    Crane
    Swan
    Canada Goose
    Tundra Swan

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  • Important Links

    https://www.fws.gov/visit-us

  • South Dakota State Wildlife Office

    South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks
    https://gfp.sd.gov/hunt/
    523 East Capitol Ave
    Pierre, SD 57501
    605-223-7660
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  • South Dakota Hunting Information

    Residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of South Dakota.
    Non-residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of South Dakota.
    Residency requires an individual to have resided within the state of South Dakota for at least 90 consecutive days immediately preceding applying for and obtaining a hunting license, and may make no claim to residency in any other state or country.
    Active duty members of the military who are stationed in South Dakota may claim residency for hunting license purposes.
    A resident must pay an annual small game hunting license fee of $33 or1-day small game hunting license fee of $12.

    A resident must pay an annual trapping license fee of $30.
    Residents only may apply for additional licenses or permits to hunt elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, mountain lion, and Canada goose.
    A non-resident must pay a 10-day small game hunting license fee of $121.
    A non-resident youth must pay an annual small game hunting license fee of $10.
    A non-resident must pay an annual trapping license fee of $275.
    Non-residents are required to obtain a license for hunting on shooting preserves.
    Residents and non-residents are required to obtain additional licenses, permits, and tags for hunting deer, trophy buffalo, antelope, turkey, waterfowl, and tundra swan.
    Residents and non-residents may apply to obtain 1 of 8 available trophy buffalo licenses available in South Dakota each year. Out of the 8 licenses, 2 are exclusively for residents and 6 are available to residents or non-residents.

    "Hunting Laws by State" FindLaw, https://www.findlaw.com/state/state-fish-and-game-laws/hunting-laws-by-state-findlaw.html. Accessed July 15, 2022.

Military, Veterans, Seniors, Disabled, and Children receive significant discounts from liscenses and other fees. Check out South Dakota State Wildlife website for a full breakdown.

2022 Fees

Yearly and Seasonal Base License:

Ownership of a South Dakota hunting lisence may or may not be required to apply, purchase, or earn points for game tags.

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BIG GAME Tag Application Fees

Application fees are non-refundable. The State of South Dakota uses these funds to support wildlife conservation.

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BIG GAME Tags

TAG FEES paid at the time of issuance (if selected):

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*Prices may vary. Please check the South Dakota State Wildlife website for the most up to date information.

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