51A01 · Either sexRESPreference draw

Unit 51A deer,Miner

Season East River Deer Nov 21–Dec 6·Units: 51A·400 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents·Apply by: Application Closes 06/23/2026, 08:00 AM CDT

Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
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0
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident

In 2026, 1 of 24 residents applying drew.

Draw result · 2026
4%
1 of 24 drew
Harvest success
47–55%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
400
Applicants · 2026
504
1.3 per tag
Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident
You are in the 0 row
PointsApplicantsDrewOdds · 2026 resultsVerdict
0You · 0 pts241
4%		Long shot

Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.

Draw history
YearWhoDraw
2026Resident1 of 24 drew
2025Resident3 of 40 drew
2023Resident6 of 26 drew
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Other applicant tracks
TrackYearAppliedDrew
Resident landowner2026108108
Resident non landowner2026372292

Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.

What it is
Hunt
Miner
Tags
Resident 400 (2026)
Who can apply
Residents
Apply by
First draw: Application Closes 06/23/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Season dates, 2026
  • East River Deer: Nov 21–Dec 6

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, 51A01
2020–2025
2053%2159%2257%2355%2452%2547%

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Before you apply
Points
“No licenses will be issued to an applicant in the 0+ Preference Pool unless all applicants in the 1+ Preference Pool have been issued a license.”
Tag fee
“03 - one any antlerless deer $5 $10”
Tag fee
“13 - one antlerless whitetail deer $5 $10”

Rules for 2026.

Source: SDGFP · Updated Nov 13, 2026