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