South Dakota Elk Season
South Dakota elk season rows are listed below as agency data becomes available.
Quick answer
South Dakota season dates are listed below as soon as usable dates are available from South Dakota GF&P.
Use the agency link on this page to confirm final regulations, license rules, and zone details before you hunt.
Elk
Elk
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
See application for season dates. Online application: Mar 12 - Apr 2, 2026
Zone: Landowner Preference
Elk
Landowner Preference
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
See application for season dates. Online Application: Mar 12, 2026 - Apr 2, 2026
Elk
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
See application for season dates. Online application: Jul 14 - Dec 31, 2026
Zone: Prairie Landowner-own-Land
Elk
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
See application for season dates. Online application: Apr 22 - May 19, 2026
Prairie Elk
Landowner-own-Land
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
See application for season dates. Online Application: Jul 14, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Zone: Prairie
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