How Do You Hunt In South Dakota?
South Dakota has an abundance of both small and big game hunting. In addition to the natural habitat for hunting, the state offers private shooting preserves for game birds such as quail, pheasants, turkey and partridges. Game population is controlled by monitoring game harvest and release records. South Dakota benefits from massive revenue added to the economy as a result of yearly hunting activity. Show proof of at least 90 days residency in South Dakota to qualify for a resident hunting license. Additional proof of residency requires bearing a South Dakota driver’s license with a South Dakota registration on your motor vehicles. You cannot claim a residence in another state if you apply for a resident license in South Dakota. Apply for a resident license if you have resided in South Dakota for the previous 30 days and you are in the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in South Dakota. Employees of the VA, full-time students in a college or university located in South Dakota or foreign excha