South Dakota Unit SL4 Deer: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Deer huntsin Unit SL4

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Tags	Success 3-yr
SL401	national wildlife refuge deer · November 30 - December 6, 2026Sand Lake NWR - muzzleloader only - (November 30 - December 6, 2026)	14 of 14 drew	20	0–27%
SL413	rfdSand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Nov. 29-Dec. 5; and	2 of 2 drew		13–21%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025

% success

SL4010–27%

0%

19%

27%

202320242025

SL41313–21%

21%

14%

13%

202020212022

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.