36A01RESPreference draw
Unit 36A deer,Hughes (exc. areas around Pierre)
Season East River Deer Nov 21–Dec 6·Units: 36A·150 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents·Apply by: Application Closes 06/23/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Your points
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident
In 2025, 3 of 35 residents applying drew.
Draw result · 2025
9%
3 of 35 drew
Harvest success
58–62%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
150
Applicants · 2026
330
2.2 per tag
Odds by point level · 2025 · Resident
You are in the 0 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2025 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0You · 0 pts | 35 | 3 | 9% | Long shot |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident landowner | 2026 | 35 | 35 |
| Resident non landowner | 2026 | 295 | 115 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- Hughes (exc. areas around Pierre)
- Tags
- Resident 150 (2026)
- Who can apply
- Residents
- Apply by
- First draw: Application Closes 06/23/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Season dates, 2026
- East River Deer: Nov 21–Dec 6
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, 36A01
2020–20252064%2155%2261%2359%2458%2562%
Other deer hunts in Unit 36A
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Before you apply
- Tag fee
- “03 - one any antlerless deer $5 $10”
- 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