South Dakota Unit SL5 Deer: Draw Odds, Harvest & Access

Hunt codes

Deer huntsin Unit SL5

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

Hunt code	What it is	Draw result · 2026	Tags	Success 3-yr
SL501	national wildlife refuge deer · December 7-13, 2026Sand Lake NWR (December 7-13, 2026)	20 of 34 drew	20	14–19%

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

Harvest

Harvest success by hunt, 2019–2025

% success

SL50114–43%

24%

33%

43%

41%

14%

19%

14%

2019202020212022202320242025

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.