Application Information

Big game application information for all seasons can be found below in PDF form. 

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All applications close at 8 a.m. CST the day of application due date.

Deer Seasons

• 2023 Deer
• 2024 Special Buck
• 2023 Landowner
• 2024 Mentor Deer
• 2024 Nonresident Archery Deer
• 2024 Nonresident East River Landowner

Elk Season

• 2024 Elk
• 2024 Elk Landowner Preference

Bighorn Sheep Season

• 2024 Bighorn Sheep Application

Antelope Seasons

• 2023 Firearms Antelope
• 2024 Special Antelope
• 2024 Mentor Antelope
• 2023 Landowner
• 2024 Nonresident Archery Antelope
• 2023 Resident Archery Antelope

Turkey Seasons

• 2024 Spring Turkey
• 2024 Mentor Spring and Fall Turkey
• 2023 Fall Turkey

Mountain Lion Season

• 2024 Mountain Lion

Waterfowl Seasons

• 2023 Waterfowl

Paddlefish Seasons

• 2024 Paddlefish

Apply Online at Go Outdoors South Dakota

All applications close at 8 a.m. Central Time on the date of deadline for the respective season. While unlikely, future season dates are subject to change as some seasons have not been finalized by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission. Please check back closer to the respective application period.