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

Hunt codes

Deer huntsin Unit 45D

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Tags	Success 3-yr
45D01	west river deer · November 14-29, 2026Fort Pierre National Grasslands area	1 of 33 drew	30	50–70%
45D11	west river deer · November 14-29, 2026Fort Pierre National Grasslands area	4 of 21 drew	50	61–65%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025

% success

45D0150–71%

71%

70%

65%

50%

20202021202220242025

45D1161–75%

75%

73%

65%

63%

61%

20202021202220242025

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.