| Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope Season - Archery (Season closed during firearms season) |
Season Dates Start: Aug 20, 2022 End: Oct 31, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jul 12, 2022 End: Oct 31, 2022 |
| Quail Season |
Season Dates Start: Oct 15, 2022 End: Jan 1, 2023 |
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| Grouse Season |
Season Dates Start: Sep 17, 2022 End: Jan 1, 2023 |
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| Partridge Season |
Season Dates Start: Sep 17, 2022 End: Jan 1, 2023 |
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| Pheasant Season - Traditional |
Season Dates Start: Oct 15, 2022 End: Jan 31, 2023 |
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| Pheasant Season -Youth Only |
Season Dates Start: Sep 24, 2022 End: Oct 2, 2022 |
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| Pheasant Season - Resident Only |
Season Dates Start: Oct 8, 2022 End: Oct 10, 2022 |
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| Cottontail Rabbit Season |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Feb 28, 2023 |
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| Tree Squirrel Season |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Feb 28, 2023 |
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| Crow Season |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Oct 31, 2022 |
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| Crow Season - second season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Mar 1, 2023 End: Apr 30, 2023 |
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| Common Snipe Season |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Oct 31, 2022 |
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| Mourning Dove Season |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Nov 9, 2022 |
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| Duck Season - Youth Only | 2022 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 10, 2022 End: Sep 11, 2022 |
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| Duck Season - Low Plains North | 2022 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 24, 2022 End: Dec 6, 2022 |
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| Duck Season - Low Plains Middle | 2022 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 24, 2022 End: Dec 6, 2022 |
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| Duck Season - Low Plains South | 2022 |
Season Dates Start: Oct 22, 2022 End: Jan 3, 2023 |
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| Duck Hunting - High Plains | 2022 |
Season Dates Start: Oct 8, 2022 End: Jan 12, 2023 |
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| Canada Goose - Unit 1 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Dec 16, 2022 |
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| Canada Goose - Unit 2 |
Season Dates Start: Oct 31, 2022 End: Feb 12, 2023 |
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| Canada Goose - Bennett County |
Season Dates Start: Oct 15, 2022 End: Dec 18, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jun 16, 2022 End: Jul 14, 2022 |
| Light Goose Season |
Season Dates Start: Sep 24, 2022 End: Jan 6, 2023 |
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| White-fronted Goose Season |
Season Dates Start: Sep 24, 2022 End: Dec 6, 2022 |
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| Sandhill Crane Season |
Season Dates Start: Sep 24, 2022 End: Nov 20, 2022 |
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| Tundra Swan Season |
Season Dates Start: Oct 1, 2022 End: Jan 6, 2023 |
Online Application Dates Start: Aug 1, 2022 End: Aug 17, 2022 |
| Turkey Season - Fall |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2022 End: Jan 31, 2023 |
Online Application Dates Start: Aug 10, 2022 End: Sep 9, 2022 |
| Mountain Lion Season - Custer State Park Access Permit |
See application for all season dates. Start: Dec 26, 2022 End: Apr 30, 2023 |
Online Application Dates Start: Nov 9, 2022 End: Dec 25, 2023 |
| Mountain Lion Season - Statewide 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Dec 26, 2022 End: Dec 25, 2023 |
Online Application Dates Start: Nov 9, 2022 End: Dec 25, 2023 |
| Deer Season - Archery |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Jan 1, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - Muzzleloader |
Season Dates Start: Dec 1, 2022 End: Jan 1, 2023 |
Online Application Dates Start: May 25, 2022 End: Jun 17, 2022 |
| Deer Season - Apprentice and Mentored |
Season Dates Start: Sep 10, 2022 End: Jan 1, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - Black Hills |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2022 End: Nov 30, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: May 25, 2022 End: Jun 17, 2022 |
| Deer Season - West River |
Season Dates Start: Nov 12, 2022 End: Nov 27, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: May 25, 2022 End: Jun 17, 2022 |
| Deer Season - East River |
Season Dates Start: Nov 19, 2022 End: Dec 4, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: May 25, 2022 End: Jun 17, 2022 |
| Deer Season - East & West River Antlerless |
Season Dates Start: Dec 10, 2022 End: Dec 18, 2022 |
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| Deer Season - Archery Antlerless Only Whitetail |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Jan 1, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - Muzzleloader Antlerless Only Whitetail |
Season Dates Start: Dec 1, 2022 End: Jan 1, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - Custer State Park |
See application for season dates specifics. Start: Nov 1, 2022 End: Dec 15, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: May 25, 2022 End: Jun 17, 2022 |
| Deer Season - National Wildlife Refuge Deer |
See application for season dates. Start: End: |
Online Application Dates Start: May 25, 2022 End: Jun 17, 2022 |
| Elk Season - Black Hills Firearms |
See application for season dates. Start: Oct 1, 2022 End: Dec 31, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: May 4, 2022 End: May 25, 2022 |
| Elk Season - Archery |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Sep 30, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: May 4, 2022 End: May 25, 2022 |
| Elk Season - Prairie |
See application for season dates. Start: End: |
Online Application Dates Start: May 4, 2022 End: May 25, 2022 |
| Elk Season - Custer State Park Firearms |
Season Dates Start: Oct 1, 2022 End: Oct 31, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: May 4, 2022 End: May 25, 2022 |
| Elk Season - Custer State Park Archery |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Sep 30, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: May 4, 2022 End: May 25, 2022 |
| Bighorn Sheep Season - Black Hills |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Dec 31, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Apr 25, 2022 End: May 18, 2022 |
| Mountain Goat Season - Black Hills |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Dec 31, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Apr 25, 2022 End: May 18, 2022 |
| Turkey Season - Spring Prairie |
Season Dates Start: Apr 9, 2022 End: May 31, 2022 |
Application Dates Start: Jan 24, 2022 End: Feb 16, 2022 |
| Custer State Park Trophy Buffalo |
Season Dates Start: Nov 14, 2022 End: Jan 3, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Aug 16, 2022 End: Sep 6, 2022 |
| Custer State Park Non-Trophy Buffalo |
Season Dates Start: Oct 3, 2022 End: Nov 10, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Aug 16, 2022 End: Sep 6, 2022 |
| Deer Season - West River Landowner |
Season Dates Start: Nov 12, 2022 End: Nov 27, 2022 |
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| Antelope Season - Firearms |
Season Dates Start: Oct 1, 2022 End: Oct 16, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jul 18, 2022 End: Aug 17, 2022 |
| Antelope Season - Landowner |
Season Dates Start: Oct 1, 2022 End: Oct 16, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Sep 13, 2022 End: Oct 16, 2022 |
| Antelope Season - Mentored Firearms |
Season Dates Start: Oct 1, 2022 End: Oct 16, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jul 20, 2022 End: Oct 31, 2022 |
| Deer Season - East River Landowner |
Season Dates Start: Nov 19, 2022 End: Dec 4, 2022 |
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| Canada Goose - September Nonresident |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2022 End: Sep 30, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jul 20, 2022 End: Sep 30, 2022 |
| Canada Goose - Unit 3 |
Season Dates Start: Jan 14, 2023 End: Jan 22, 2023 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jun 25, 2021 End: Jul 9, 2021 |
| Turkey Season - Spring Mentored Archery |
Season Dates Start: Apr 2, 2022 End: May 31, 2022 |
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| Turkey Season - Spring Mentored Firearms |
Season Dates Start: Apr 9, 2022 End: May 31, 2022 |
Application Dates Start: Jan 24, 2022 End: May 31, 2022 |
| Turkey Season - Fall Mentored |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2022 End: Jan 31, 2023 |
Online Application Dates Start: Sep 10, 2022 End: Jan 31, 2023 |
| Turkey Season - Adams Nature Area and Good Earth State Park Access Archery Permit |
Season Dates Start: Apr 2, 2022 End: Apr 30, 2022 |
Application Dates Start: Jan 25, 2022 End: Mar 2, 2022 |
| Turkey Season - Spring Custer State Park |
Season Dates Start: Apr 9, 2022 End: May 22, 2022 |
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| Turkey Season - Spring Archery |
Season Dates Start: Apr 2, 2022 End: May 31, 2022 |
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| Turkey Season - Spring Black Hills |
Season Dates Start: Apr 9, 2022 End: May 31, 2022 |
Application Dates Start: Jan 24, 2022 End: May 31, 2022 |
| Mink and Weasel Season |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2022 End: Jan 31, 2023 |
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| Muskrat Trapping Season - West River |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2022 End: Dec 31, 2022 |
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| Muskrat Trapping Season - Black Hills Fire Protection District |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2021 End: Apr 30, 2022 |
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| Muskrat Trapping Season - East River |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2021 End: Apr 30, 2022 |
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| Muskrat Shooting Season - Statewide |
Season Dates Start: Apr 1, 2022 End: Aug 31, 2022 |
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| Beaver Season - Statewide |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2022 End: Dec 31, 2022 |
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| Beaver Season - Black Hills - USFS land within BH Fire Protection District |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2022 End: Mar 31, 2022 |
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| Beaver Season - Black Hills - Non-U.S. Forest Service land within the BH Fire Protection District |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2022 End: Apr 30, 2023 |
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| Bobcat Season - West River |
Season Dates Start: Dec 26, 2022 End: Feb 15, 2023 |
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| Bobcat Season - East River |
Season Dates Start: Dec 26, 2022 End: Feb 15, 2023 |
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| Raccoon Season |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2022 End: Dec 31, 2022 |
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| Coyote Season |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2022 End: Dec 31, 2022 |
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| Badger, Ground Squirrel, Gopher, Marmot, Jackrabbit, Opossum, Porcupine, Fox, Skunk |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2022 End: Dec 31, 2022 |
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| Raccoon Season - Nonresidents |
Season Dates Start: Dec 1, 2021 End: Mar 15, 2022 |
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| Muskrat Season - Nonresidents |
Season Dates Start: Dec 5, 2021 End: Mar 15, 2022 |
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| Bobcat Season - Nonresidents |
Season Dates Start: Jan 14, 2023 End: Feb 15, 2023 |
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| Paddlefish - Lake Francis Case |
Season Dates Start: May 1, 2022 End: May 31, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jan 13, 2022 End: Feb 14, 2022 |
| Paddlefish - Gavins Point Dam Archery |
Season Dates Start: Jun 1, 2022 End: Jun 30, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Mar 8, 2022 End: Apr 13, 2022 |
| Paddlefish - Gavins Point Dam Snagging |
Season Dates Start: Oct 1, 2022 End: Oct 31, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Apr 19, 2022 End: May 19, 2022 |
| Mink and Weasel Season - Nonresident |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2022 End: Jan 31, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - West River Special Buck |
Season Dates Start: Nov 12, 2022 End: Nov 27, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Mar 14, 2022 End: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Deer Season - East River Special Buck |
Season Dates Start: End: |
Online Application Dates Start: Mar 14, 2022 End: Apr 19, 2022 |
| Light Goose Conservation Order | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Feb 13, 2023 End: May 15, 2023 |
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| August Management Take |
Season Dates Start: Aug 20, 2022 End: Aug 31, 2022 |
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| Youth Waterfowl - Nonresident |
Season Dates Start: End: |
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| Antelope Season - Mentored Archery (Season closed during firearms season) |
Season Dates Start: Aug 20, 2022 End: Oct 31, 2022 |
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| Nonresident Waterfowl-Varies by unit and species |
See respective unit and species for specific dates. Start: End: |
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| Open House Weekend Reservations Open |
Date Range Start: Feb 13, 2021 End: |
Application Dates Start: Feb 13, 2021 End: |
| Antelope Season - Archery (Season closed during firearms season) | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Aug 19, 2023 End: Sep 29, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - Archery | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Jan 1, 2024 |
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| Deer Season - Muzzleloader | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Dec 1, 2023 End: Jan 1, 2024 |
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| Deer Season - Apprentice and Mentored | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 9, 2023 End: Jan 1, 2024 |
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| Deer Season - Black Hills | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2023 End: Nov 30, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - West River | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 11, 2023 End: Nov 26, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - East River | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 18, 2023 End: Dec 3, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - East & West River Antlerless | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Dec 9, 2023 End: Dec 17, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - West River Landowner | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 11, 2023 End: Nov 26, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - East River Landowner | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 18, 2023 End: Dec 3, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - Custer State Park | 2023 |
See application for season dates specifics. Start: Nov 1, 2023 End: Dec 15, 2023 |
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| Deer Season - Archery Antlerless Only Whitetail | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Jan 1, 2024 |
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| Deer Season - Muzzleloader Antlerless Only Whitetail | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Dec 1, 2023 End: Jan 1, 2024 |
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| Deer Season - National Wildlife Refuge Deer | 2023 |
See application for season dates. Start: End: |
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| Pheasant Season - Traditional | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Oct 21, 2023 End: Jan 31, 2024 |
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| Pheasant Season -Youth Only | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 30, 2023 End: Oct 8, 2023 |
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| Pheasant Season - Resident Only | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Oct 14, 2023 End: Oct 16, 2023 |
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| Antelope Season - Firearms | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 30, 2023 End: Oct 15, 2023 |
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| Antelope Season - Landowner | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 30, 2023 End: Oct 15, 2023 |
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| Antelope Season - Mentored Firearms | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 30, 2023 End: Oct 15, 2023 |
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| Antelope Season - Mentored Archery (Season closed during firearms season) | 2022 |
Season Dates Start: Aug 20, 2022 End: Oct 31, 2022 |
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| Elk Season - Black Hills Firearms | 2023 |
See application for season dates. Start: Oct 1, 2023 End: Dec 31, 2023 |
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| Elk Season - Archery | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Sep 30, 2023 |
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| Elk Season - Prairie | 2023 |
See application for season dates. Start: End: |
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| Elk Season - Custer State Park Firearms | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Oct 1, 2023 End: Oct 31, 2023 |
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| Elk Season - Custer State Park Archery | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Sep 30, 2023 |
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| Bighorn Sheep Season - Black Hills | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Dec 31, 2023 |
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| Mountain Goat Season - Black Hills | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Dec 31, 2023 |
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| Turkey Season - Spring Prairie | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Apr 8, 2023 End: May 31, 2023 |
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| Turkey Season - Spring Mentored Archery | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Apr 1, 2023 End: May 31, 2023 |
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| Turkey Season - Spring Mentored Firearms | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Apr 8, 2023 End: May 31, 2023 |
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| Turkey Season - Fall Mentored | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2023 End: Jan 31, 2024 |
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| Turkey Season - Adams Nature Area and Good Earth State Park Access Archery Permit | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Apr 1, 2023 End: Apr 30, 2023 |
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| Turkey Season - Spring Custer State Park | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Apr 8, 2023 End: May 22, 2023 |
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| Turkey Season - Spring Archery | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Apr 1, 2023 End: May 31, 2023 |
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| Turkey Season - Spring Black Hills | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Apr 8, 2023 End: May 31, 2023 |
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| Mink and Weasel Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2023 End: Jan 31, 2024 |
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| Mink and Weasel Season - Nonresident | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Dec 1, 2023 End: Jan 31, 2024 |
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| Canada Goose - Bennett County | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Oct 21, 2023 End: Dec 21, 2023 |
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| Canada Goose - Unit 1 | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Dec 16, 2023 |
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| Canada Goose - Unit 2 | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 6, 2023 End: Feb 18, 2024 |
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| Canada Goose - Unit 3 | 2024 |
Season Dates Start: Jan 13, 2024 End: Jan 21, 2024 |
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| Light Goose Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 30, 2023 End: Jan 12, 2024 |
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| White-fronted Goose Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 30, 2023 End: Dec 12, 2023 |
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| Sandhill Crane Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 23, 2023 End: Nov 19, 2023 |
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| Tundra Swan Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 30, 2023 End: Jan 12, 2024 |
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| Turkey Season - Fall | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2023 End: Jan 31, 2024 |
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| Mountain Lion Season - Black Hills | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Dec 26, 2022 End: Apr 30, 2023 |
Online Application Dates Start: Nov 9, 2022 End: Dec 25, 2023 |
| Quail Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Oct 21, 2023 End: Jan 7, 2024 |
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| Grouse Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 16, 2023 End: Jan 7, 2024 |
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| Partridge Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 16, 2023 End: Jan 7, 2024 |
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| Cottontail Rabbit Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Feb 29, 2024 |
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| Tree Squirrel Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Feb 29, 2024 |
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| Crow Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Oct 31, 2023 |
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| Crow Season - second season |
Season Dates Start: Mar 1, 2022 End: Apr 30, 2022 |
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| Common Snipe Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Oct 31, 2023 |
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| Mourning Dove Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 1, 2023 End: Nov 9, 2023 |
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| Duck Season - Youth Only | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 9, 2023 End: Sep 10, 2023 |
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| Duck Season - Low Plains North | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 23, 2023 End: Dec 5, 2023 |
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| Duck Season - Low Plains Middle | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Sep 23, 2023 End: Dec 5, 2023 |
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| Duck Season - Low Plains South | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Oct 28, 2023 End: Jan 9, 2024 |
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| Duck Hunting - High Plains | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Oct 14, 2023 End: Jan 18, 2024 |
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| Muskrat Trapping Season - West River | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2023 End: Dec 31, 2023 |
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| Muskrat Trapping Season - Black Hills Fire Protection District | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2023 End: Apr 30, 2024 |
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| Muskrat Trapping Season - East River | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2022 End: Apr 30, 2023 |
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| Muskrat Shooting Season - Statewide | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Apr 1, 2023 End: Aug 31, 2023 |
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| Beaver Season - Statewide | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2023 End: Dec 31, 2023 |
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| Beaver Season - Black Hills - USFS land within BH Fire Protection District | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2023 End: Mar 31, 2023 |
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| Coyote Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2023 End: Dec 31, 2023 |
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| Badger, Ground Squirrel, Gopher, Marmot, Jackrabbit, Opossum, Porcupine, Fox, Skunk | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2023 End: Dec 31, 2023 |
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| Raccoon Season | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Jan 1, 2023 End: Dec 31, 2023 |
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| Raccoon Season - Nonresidents | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Dec 1, 2022 End: Mar 15, 2023 |
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| Tundra Swan Season - Nonresident |
Season Dates Start: Oct 1, 2022 End: Jan 6, 2023 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jul 18, 2021 End: Aug 18, 2021 |
| Canada Goose - Bennett County, Nonresident |
Season Dates Start: Oct 15, 2022 End: Dec 18, 2022 |
Online Application Dates Start: Jun 16, 2022 End: Jul 14, 2022 |
| COPY Muskrat Season - Nonresidents | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Dec 1, 2022 End: Mar 15, 2023 |
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| River Otter Season or until the harvest limit of 20 river otters has been reached (whichever comes first) |
Date Range Start: Nov 1, 2022 End: Dec 31, 2022 |
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| Light Goose Conservation Order |
Season Dates Start: Feb 14, 2022 End: May 15, 2022 |
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| Beaver Season - Black Hills - Non-U.S. Forest Service land within the BH Fire Protection District | 2023 |
Season Dates Start: Nov 1, 2023 End: Apr 30, 2024 |
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