Archery Deer
The archery deer 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 deer season traditionally opens in late September.
All first time archery deer hunters, resident or nonresident, are required to pass the National Bowhunter Education course.
- Season Dates:
Archery Deer - Sept. 22, 2012 - Jan. 15, 2013
Archery Antlerless Deer - Jan. 1, 2013 - Jan. 15, 2013
application Information
- Archery Deer Application
(Available - July )
(First Deadline - No deadline ) - Apply Online
Additional Information
- Drawing Results
- Past Drawing Statistics
- Public Hunting Areas
- Big Game Regulations
- Request information be mailed
- View all applications / deadlines
Surveys and reports
Sioux Falls Archery Antlerless Deer Hunt
A limited public archery hunt has been set up to reduce the deer population within the city limits ofSioux Falls. This antlerless deer hunting opportunity will be administered by the Sioux Falls Police Department and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. People interested must sign up to be included in the draw. The sign up period will run from Aug 10 - Sept 2.
Adams Nature Area (Union County) Permit
A person must be issued and possess a free permit issued by the park manager to archery hunt antlerless deer within the boundaries of the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. A statewide antlerless deer license must accompany the permit.