South Dakota Pheasant Shotgun Season 2025, 2026
Shotgun pheasant hunting dates for South Dakota.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
0 of 1 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
South Dakota Pheasant Shotgun Season
Find shotgun pheasant hunting season dates for South Dakota. Plan your 2025, 2026 shotgun hunt with dates, zones, and equipment requirements.
Shotgun Pheasant Season Dates
1 shotgun season in South Dakota
| Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded | Historical record | World-class pheasant | |
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Important Note for South Dakota
Only Brookings ERD06A private nontribal ordinary adult resident white-tailed buck rifle Nov21–Dec6 with issued type01 one-any-deer license reviewed from actual2026 application/unit descriptions/current weapons page. Any Deer/Any Buck/Any Whitetail tags do not convert Dec12–20; application quotas are not current stock. Shoulder-held rifle ammo≥1,000ft-lb/soft-point-expanding, no full automatic; self-loading capacity six, not all rifles/magazine-only/elk .243-1,700 rule. Current unit/license/tag/bag/eligibility/access/orange/hours/transport/CWD/closures checks needed. Other units/public/Walk-In/tribal/nonresident/method/sex/special/late/eight history rows/license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
South Dakota Pheasant Shotgun Hunting FAQ
Common questions about shotgun pheasant hunting in South Dakota
When does shotgun pheasant season start in South Dakota?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-10-18 to 2026-01-05. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
What shot size is legal for pheasant in South Dakota?
South Dakota regulates shot size and shot type for pheasant hunting. Many states require non-toxic shot for waterfowl and may have specific pellet size requirements for other game. Verify current shotgun regulations with the state.
Do I need a special tag for shotgun pheasant hunting in South Dakota?
You need a valid South Dakota hunting license and applicable pheasant tags or permits. Some states offer shotgun-specific tags or have separate quotas. Check current license requirements and availability.
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