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South Dakota draws hunters from across the country for its legendary pheasant hunting, along with excellent whitetail and mule deer, pronghorn antelope, wild turkey, and waterfowl seasons. The state manages over 1 million acres of public hunting land. NomadPath tracks every South Dakota season opener and regulation change.
Whitetail Deer (Typical)
194 1/8"
B&C inches
Michael S. Mettler
McPherson County · 2014
Mule Deer (Non-Typical)
203 5/8"
B&C inches
Brandon Beitelspacher
Walworth County · 2010
Pronghorn
90"
B&C inches
SD GFP Record
South Dakota · 2000
South Dakota's Missouri River reservoirs — Oahe, Sharpe, and Francis Case — offer outstanding walleye and smallmouth bass fishing. The state also stocks trout, salmon, and panfish in numerous lakes and streams across the Black Hills and eastern prairies. NomadPath delivers real-time stocking reports from the South Dakota GFP.
Northern Pike
29.50 lbs
West Whitlock Bay - Lake Oahe
2013
Lake Trout
29.00 lbs
Pactola Reservoir
2000
Brown Trout
28.25 lbs
Rapid Creek
2019
Get notified before seasons open and when stocking events happen near you.
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