South Dakota Deer Hunting Information
Antelope Season – Archery (Season closed during firearms season) | 2025
| Season Dates Start: Aug 16, 2025 End: Oct 31, 2025 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jun 10, 2025 End: Oct 31, 2025 |
Antelope Season – Firearms | 2025
| Season Dates Start: Oct 4, 2025 End: Oct 19, 2025 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jul 22, 2025 End: Aug 12, 2025 |
Deer Season – West River | 2025
| Season Dates Start: Nov 15, 2025 End: Nov 30, 2025 |
Online Application Dates Start: May 22, 2025 End: Jun 17, 2025 |
Turkey Season – Fall Mentored | 2025
| Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2025 End: Jan 31, 2026 |
Online Application Dates Start: Aug 19, 2025 End: Jan 31, 2026 |
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, 2025