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27A23

Unit 27A elk,prairie firearms elk season

Season Prairie Firearms Elk Sep 1–Dec 31·Units: 27A·40 tags in 2026·Apply by: First: Application Closes 05/19/2026, 08:00 AM CDT

Answer card2026 draw · Resident

There are no draw results for 27A23 yet.

Harvest success
26–50%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
40
Applicants · 2026
42
1.1 per tag
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Other applicant tracks
TrackYearAppliedDrew
Resident non landowner20264240

Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.

What it is
Tags
Resident 40 (2026)
Apply by
First: Application Closes 05/19/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Season dates, 2026
  • Prairie Firearms Elk: Sep 1–Dec 31

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, 27A23
2019–2025
1950%2067%2175%2211%2350%2450%2526%

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Before you apply
Tag fee
“21 - one any elk $195”
Points
“One point may be purchased each year the applicant is unsuccessful.”
Application fee
“A non-refundable $10 application fee is charged for each season applied for.”

Rules for 2026.

Source: SDGFP