 The third draw for South Dakota rifle deer seasons is now open with licenses available for West River Deer and East River Deer units. Paper applications must be submitted by August 6, and online submissions must be made by 8 a.m. CDT, August 11. Residents will be able to apply for any season that they do not already have a license in. Nonresidents can apply for West River Deer if they do not already have a license for that season and do not already posses licenses for two deer seasons. If you are applying via paper application, and you have not already purchased a Habitat Stamp, you must purchase one ($10 resident, $25 nonresident) in addition to your application. Remember, Special Buck licenses count towards a license being held in that season. MUNICIPAL DEER Online applications are also still being taken for limited resident public archery deer hunts in certain areas for the cities of Custer, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Applicants must provide a valid email address as email is the only way you will be notified whether you are successful on unsuccessful in drawing a license. Successful applicants must attend a mandatory hunter briefing meeting prior to hunting. The dates and times of the briefing will be supplied in the email to successful applicants. Visit gfp.sd.gov/pages/municipal- |
