Turkey
Wild turkeys are found in the Black Hills, riparian drainages with suitable woodland habitat, and in established woodland areas across the state. East of the Missouri River most of the suitable habitat has eastern wild turkeys whereas west of the Missouri river most suitable habitat will have Merriam’s subspecies. On the South Dakota prairie, wild turkeys will utilize landscapes with minimal forested habitat as long as sufficient grasslands and foraging resources are available.
Archery Access Permits for Adams Nature Area and Good Earth State Park
A free Residents-Only Access Permit is required to hunt archery turkey in Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve in Union County and Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls.
- Apply for these free Access Permits online in the licensing system.
- A spring archery turkey license is required in addition to the access permit.
- Permits are selected through a random drawing.
- 5 archery access permits are available at Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls.
- 30 archery access permits are available at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve in Union County.
- 20 mentored archery access permits are available at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve in Union County.