45A01RES + NRPreference draw

Unit 45A deer,South and Central Lyman

Season West River Deer November 14-29, 2026·Units: 45A·100 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: Application Closes 06/23/2026, 08:00 AM CDT

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Answer card2026 draw · Resident

In 2025, 2 of 31 residents applying drew.

Draw result · 2025

2 of 31 drew

Harvest success

53–65%

Range, 2022–2025

Tags · 2026

100

Applicants · 2026

169

1.7 per tag

Odds by point level · 2025 · Resident

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Points	Applicants	Drew	Odds · 2025 results	Verdict
0You · 0 pts	31	2	6%	Long shot

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Other applicant tracks

Track	Year	Applied	Drew
Resident landowner	2026	33	33
Resident non landowner	2026	103	67

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

What it is

Hunt: South and Central Lyman
Tags: Resident 100; Nonresident 8 (2026)
Who can apply: Residents and nonresidents
Apply by: First draw: Application Closes 06/23/2026, 08:00 AM CDT

Season dates, 2026

West River Deer: November 14-29, 2026

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Harvest success, 45A01

2020–2025

2053%2167%2253%2454%2565%

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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