South Dakota Unit 03A Deer: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Deer huntsin Unit 03A

Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Tags	Success 3-yr
03A01	east river deer · Nov 21–Dec 6Brown (exc. Sand Lake NWR)	8 of 91 drew	600	38–42%
03A13	east river deer · Nov 21–Dec 6Brown (exc. Sand Lake NWR)	1 of 4 drew	300	29–42%

Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025

% success

03A0138–56%

48%

49%

56%

42%

38%

41%

202020212022202320242025

03A1329–47%

47%

40%

47%

38%

29%

42%

202020212022202320242025

45%+28–45%Under 28%

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.”
Deadline: “Access Permit 11/05/2026 12/03/2026, 08:00 AM CST 12/04/2026”
Tag fee: “03 - one any antlerless deer $5 $10”
Tag fee: “13 - one antlerless whitetail deer $5 $10”

Rules for 2027.

Season dates · 2026

Confirm in the regulations before you go.

Public land & access

Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.