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South Dakota
public hunting land.

Explore 377 public hunting destinations in South Dakota, with agency resources to take your planning further.

SD377PLACES TO BEGIN
A STARTING POINT, NOT AN INVENTORY OF EVERY ACRE

Hunting land at a glance.

This directory includes 367 wildlife areas, 5 public lands, 4 national refuges, 1 national forest in South Dakota. Some properties include separate tracts or public-access agreements. Confirm each destination’s current boundaries and rules with its managing agency.

Listed destinations
377
Land designations
4
Listings with species tags
10
RESEARCH YOUR PURSUIT

Hunting species in the directory.

  • Deer9
  • Upland birds6
  • Waterfowl2
  • Turkey1

Counts refer to tagged listings, not animals or currently open hunts. 367 listings need an agency check for species information.

A SENSE OF THE COUNTRY

Landscapes in the collection.

  • Badlands & open prairie
  • Missouri River woodland
  • Ponderosa forest & granite ridges
  • Prairie & river breaks
  • Prairie lakes & woodlands
  • Prairie wetlands

These descriptions cover listings with habitat details. Agency maps provide the fuller picture for each property.

THE SOUTH DAKOTA DIRECTORY

Public hunting areas in South Dakota.

377 LISTINGS / A–Z