South Dakota
Resident
Licenses & Fees
2016 annual licenses are valid
Dec. 15, 2015 through Jan. 31, 2017
| Combination (small game & fishing) | $55 |
| Junior Combination, ages 16-18 | $27 |
| Small Game | $33 |
| One-day Small Game | $12 |
| Youth Small Game, ages 12-15 | $5 |
| Migratory Bird Certification | $5 |
| Predator/Varmint | $5 |
| Furbearer | $30 |
Non-Resident
Licenses & Fees
2016 annual licenses are valid
Dec. 15, 2015 through Jan.31, 2017
| Small Game (two 5-day periods) | $121 |
| Youth Small Game, ages 12-15 | $10 |
| Waterfowl License (10 days, lottery application only) | $121 |
| Waterfowl License (3 days, lottery application only) | $86 |
| Early Fall Canada Goose (lottery application only)* | $50 |
| Spring Light Goose Conservation Order License | $50 |
| Youth Spring Light Goose Conservation Order, ages 12-15 | $26 |
| State Migratory Bird Certification | $5 |
| Predator/Varmint License | $40 |
| Shooting Preserve License (annual) | $121 |
|
Shooting Preserve License (5-day license) |
$76 |
|
Shooting Preserve License (1-day license) |
$46 |
SHARPTAIL GROUSE
CANADA GEESE
SAGE GROUSE
WHITE-FRONTED GEESE
PHEASANT • LIGHT GEESE
PARTRIDGE • DUCKS
PRONGHORN ANTELOPE
DEER • ELK
TURKEY
MOUNTAIN GOAT
BIGHORN SHEEP
Obtaining A South Dakota
Hunting License
Resident and nonresident hunting licenses may be purchased at many sporting goods stores, hardware stores, convenience stores and some County Treasurer's Offices.
Licenses may also be purchased over the internet using a home computer and attached printer. The process for purchasing online licenses can be accessed at the Game, Fish & Parks website: http://gfp.sd.gov/fishing-boating/rules-regs.aspx.
Licenses must be in the licensee's possession while hunting, trapping or transporting game and must be exhibited on demand of any person.
