South Dakota · 2026–27 Edition
South Dakota Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in South Dakota, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
South Dakota Elk Season
✓ Verified DEC 31 2026
Archery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.
South Dakota Elk season dates →South Dakota Pheasant Season
✓ Verified SEP 26 2026
Season segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
South Dakota Pheasant season dates →South Dakota Squirrel Season
✓ Verified MAR 31 2027
Season dates, daily bag and possession limits.
South Dakota Squirrel season dates →South Dakota Rabbit Season
✓ Verified MAR 31 2027
Season dates, daily bag and possession limits.
South Dakota Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A South Dakota hunting license is required for all of the above.
South Dakota licenses & regulations — South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks →