Hunting on Public & Private Lands South Dakota has over 5 million acres of hunting oppor tunity


on public and private land that has been leased for public hunt- ing. Public lands available for hunting include: • Game Production Areas: Managed for the production and


maintenance of all wildlife species. Although species emphasis varies from site to site, all wildlife benefits. • Waterfowl Production Areas: Managed for the production of


waterfowl, but other game and nongame species thrive on them as well. Keep in mind several public lands require nontoxic shot for all


shotgun hunting of small game. Public lands may have specific restrictions. Private lands open for hunting include: • Walk-In Areas: Privately owned lands, operating as working


farms and ranches. They are leased for public hunting access by the South Dakota Depar tment of Game, Fish and Parks. No fur- ther permission from landowners is needed to hunt these areas. No driving is allowed on Walk-In Areas except on designated trails and parking areas. • Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP): Open


year round to public hunting and fishing access. • Controlled Hunting Access Program (CHAP): Privately owned


lands, operated as working farms and ranches, leased for public hunting access by the South Dakota Depar tment of Game, Fish and Parks primarily for big game hunting. Hunters using a CHAP


Hunting License Fees


Combination License (small game & fishing) Resident: $51 Junior Combination (ages 16-18) Resident: $27 Small Game Resident: $31 Non-resident: $114 1-Day Small Game Resident: $12 Youth Small Game Resident: $7 Non-resident: $27 Shooting Preserve Non-resident 1-day: $37 5-day: $67 Migratory Bird Certificate Resident: $5 Waterfowl Non-resident: $110 Spring Turkey/1-Tag Resident: $20 Non-resident: $85 Fall Turkey/1-Tag Resident: $10 Non-resident: $75 Deer/Resident 1-Tag: $35 2-tags: $45 Antlerless Deer/1-Tag Resident: $15 Non-resident: $55 Youth Deer Resident: $5 Non-resident: $10 Special Buck Resident: $155


Any Deer Non-Resident/1-Tag: $285 License agents may charge a fee to issue any of the licenses listed above. Refer to the S.D. Hunting Handbook for complete fees & regulations.


S.D. Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks, 412 W. Missouri, Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 223-7682, www.gfp.sd.gov


Tol l Free 1-888-353-7382


Hunting Guides/Outfitters Cogan House


North Lodge & Dakota Custom Hunt Office: 31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor, SD 57063


Located on Missouri River and Lewis & Clark Trail. Professional guides or unguided hunts for pheasant, ducks, geese, archery deer or turkey. Fishing-boat launch 1/4 mile away. Cogan B&B or farmhouse - rent for your hunt or a peaceful getaway. Complete kitchen, satellite TV, ample parking. 6 miles east of Springfield, SD. Email: mccanns@TheCoganHouse.com


605-464-1046 • www.TheCoganHouse.com


Mike Kuchera’s South Dakota Guide Service, Inc.


Office: 135 E. 2nd Ave., PO Box 10, Mitchell, SD 57301


Premiere complete guided hunting packages for WILD ringneck pheasants on the farms of southeastern South Dakota. With deluxe accommodations based out of Mitchell. A Tradition of Excellence since 1972! Also offer separate sharp-tail grouse and prairie chicken hunts.


605-996-1120 • www.sdpheasants.com


area must complete the required check in registration slip and drop it in the self-service box. The fact remains that the vast majority of the state is land held


in private ownership. Permission is required to hunt private land in South Dakota. Your ability to develop a connection with private landowners will enhance your hunting oppor tunities. However, if you are unfamiliar with the area, hiring a local hunt-


ing guide can be well wor th the investment. Complete hunting rules and regulations, as well as maps detail- ing the above mentioned lands, are available on www.gfp.sd.gov.


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