Crossbow/Draw-Lock Permit
Application for Crossbow/Draw-Lock Permit
A Crossbow/Draw-lock Permit is available to any person who is incapable of using a conventional bow with a minimum draw weight of 30 pounds, due to the loss of use of one or both arms, caused by birth defect, injury, disease, or who uses a wheelchair for mobility.
This permit is not a license. Applicants must acquire the appropriate archery license for the season and area they are hunting.
Applications can be uploaded to your licensing profile on Go Outdoors South Dakota.
- Log in to your profile on the Go Outdoors South Dakota licensing page.
- Select the Specialty Licenses tab.
- Find the Crossbow Permit Application or Temporary Crossbow Permit Application and click apply.
- Select the shopping cart icon on the top of the page, then read and follow the directions to submit your application.
Once your permit is processed, you will be sent a Transaction Confirmation email. the email will have an attachment that contains your permit. You can print off the permit for your use or you can save a picture of the permit to your phone.
You can also mail applications to:
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
20641 SD HWY 1806
Fort Pierre, SD 57532