Deer season in South Dakota runs Sep 1 – Aug 31 across 85 Units.
| Unit | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| 00A | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| 00B | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| 00X | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| 00Z | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| 01A | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 11 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 12 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 13 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 14 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 15 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 16 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 17 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 18 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 19 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 2 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 20 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| 20A | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 21 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 22 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 23 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 24 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
| Unit 25 | Black Hills | Nov 1 — Dec 7 | — | — | — |
+ 61 more
| Unit | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 00A | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 00B | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 00X | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 00Z | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 01A | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 11 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 12 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 13 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 14 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 15 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 16 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 17 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 18 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 19 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 2 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 20 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 20A | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 21 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 22 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 23 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 24 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 25 | Archery | Sep 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
+ 60 more
| Unit | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 00A | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 00B | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 00X | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 00Z | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 01A | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 1 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 11 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 12 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 13 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 14 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 15 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 16 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 17 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 18 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 19 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 2 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 20 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| 20A | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 21 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 22 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 23 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 24 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
| Unit 25 | Muzzleloader | Dec 1 — Jan 1 | — | — | — |
+ 60 more
Deer season in South Dakota currently runs Sep 1 to Aug 31, across 256 season rows and 85 Units, split by weapon (Archery, Rifle, Muzzleloader).
The best Units for deer in South Dakota depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Unit above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Unit boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see South Dakota seasons, public land, and license.