South Dakota Unit 45C Deer: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Deer huntsin Unit 45C

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Tags	Success 3-yr
45C01	west river deer · November 14-29, 2026Northeast Lyman	1 of 53 drew	30	40–57%
45C13	west river deer · November 14-29, 2026Northeast Lyman	8 of 8 drew	20	9%
45C19	wrdLYMAN and STANLEY counties. Lower Brule Indian	9 of 10 drew	20	31–42%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025

% success

45C0140–80%

47%

80%

57%

56%

40%

20202021202220242025

45C1931–70%

70%

33%

31%

42%

2020202120222024

45C139%

9%

2025

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

Confirm in the regulations before you go.

Public land & access

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