Archery Antelope
The archery antelope season is set in May and is open to residents and nonresidents. The application process opens in July . There is no deadline for submitting an application and licenses are sold throughout the season. Licenses must be purchased by application through the GFP License Office.
The primary archery antelope season traditionally runs from mid August through the end of October except when and where a state firearm antelope season is open.
All first time archery antelope hunters, resident or nonresident, are required to pass the National Bowhunter Education course.
- Season Dates:
Archery Antelope - Aug. 17-Sept. 27, 2013 and Oct. 14-31, 2013
application Information
- Archery Antelope Application
(Available - July )
(First Deadline - No deadline )
(Application Requirements) - Apply Online
Additional Information
Black Hills Archery Antelope Access Permit
A limited archery hunt has been set up for hunting those areas not within Unit 21A or 27A in the Black Hills Fire Protection District in Custer and Pennington Counties, with the exception of Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument. In addition to the public hunting land in this area, there is private land. Access permit holders must gain permission from private landowners to hunt that land. People interested in hunting this area must apply on-line for a free, limited draw, Access Permit. The sign up period will run from July 2 - July 20.