South Dakota Deer Hunting Information

Antelope Season – Archery (Season closed during firearms season)

Season Dates
Start: Aug 19, 2023
End: Oct 31, 2023
Online Application Dates
Start: Jun 1, 2023
End: Oct 31, 2023

Firearms Antelope

Season Dates
Start: Sep 30, 2023
End: Oct 15, 2023

West River Deer

Season Dates
Start: Nov 11, 2023
End: Nov 26, 2023
Online Application Dates
Start: May 30, 2023
End: Jun 14, 2023

Deer Season – East & West River Antlerless | 2023

Season Dates
Start: Dec 9, 2023
End: Dec 17, 2023
Online Application Dates
Start: May 30, 2023
End: Jun 14, 2023

Turkey Season – Fall Mentored

Season Dates
Start: Nov 1, 2023
End: Jan 31, 2024
Online Application Dates
Start: Aug 22, 2023
End: 

This form is only to be used to request Motel reservations for deer hunting season. Do not submit this form until after you receive your deer hunting license. If we are able to fulfil your request you will be notified by email on or after September 15, 2022