South Dakota Unit 18A Deer: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Deer huntsin Unit 18A

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Tags	Success 3-yr
18A01	east river deer · Nov 21–Dec 6Clark	154 of 154 drew	600	47–56%
18A13	east river deer · Nov 21–Dec 6Clark	4 of 89 drew	200	41–58%
18A19	erdCLARK CO.	39 of 103 drew	200	42–63%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025

% success

18A0147–58%

58%

56%

47%

50%

202020212022202320242025

18A1942–63%

60%

59%

63%

42%

2021202220232024

18A1341–58%

58%

41%

20202025

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.