South Dakota Unit 05A Deer: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Deer huntsin Unit 05A

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Tags	Success 3-yr
05A01	east river deer · Nov 21–Dec 6Codington	108 of 108 drew	400	48–55%
05A13	east river deer · Nov 21–Dec 6Codington	1 of 1 drew	200	31–56%
05A19	erdCODINGTON CO.	8 of 51 drew		55%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025

% success

05A0148–63%

63%

52%

61%

55%

51%

48%

202020212022202320242025

05A1331–56%

56%

31%

48%

2020202320242025

05A1955%

55%

20212022

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.