South Dakota Unit 04A Deer: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Deer huntsin Unit 04A

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Tags	Success 3-yr
04A11	east river deer · Nov 21–Dec 6Beadle	160 of 160 drew	450	49–59%
04A13	erdBEADLE CO.	1 of 7 drew	150	38–63%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025

% success

04A1149–59%

52%

57%

56%

59%

52%

49%

202020212022202320242025

04A1338–64%

64%

50%

44%

63%

38%

20202021202220232024

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.