South Dakota

[AKBowman]

Im looking to hunt the north western portion of the state. I have no clue about archry hunting the state so any ideas on what it takes to hunt it. Sounds like a draw situation for deer but I love the country so looking forward to hunting it over th next yr or so.

Anyone hunted in SD? Basic info is appreciated

[Skyvalhunter]

Never put in for that State. Its not considered a trophy deer state.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

Let me know if you figure out South Dakota's hunting system...my father in law lives in Watertown, he's not a big deer hunter, but he'd go if I set something up...There system is not very user friendly.

[Karl Blanchard]

For archery you just walk down to the local walmart and buy a deer tag.  You can actually shoot 2 bucks a year if you want.  The state is basically split in half by the missouri.  You have west river tags and east river tags.  Its been a little while since I looked but I believe you can shoot a deer on each side of the river.  West river tags you can shoot a muley or a whitetail.  Rifle tags you have to apply for and they have gotten harder to draw but not impossible like our state.  They are not considered a trophy mule deer state but it is definetly a sleeper state for muleys.  They shoot some studs and they also have a TON of deer! Also while not being known for muleys they are well known for STUD whitetails!  Freaking cheap too!  Gonna try and do 3 states next year by adding SD to montana and idaho.

[blackveltbowhunter]

   Litterally took the words out of my mouth. Although i havent done this hunt yet, its on the " to do" list. And my research has been very similar to BLR's.  Just lining up the timing with hunting partners schedules is the only issue. May have to do it solo, if I wanna get it done. 

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

So if I read their site right, as a non resident, you have to wait until October to purchase?  And do you have to choose what unit specifically to hunt?