49A11RES + NRPreference draw

Unit 49A deer,Western Meade

Season West River Deer November 14-29, 2026·Units: 49A·250 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 2026, 81 of 219 residents applying drew. Everyone with 1 or more points drew.

Draw result · 2026

37%

81 of 219 drew

Tags · 2026

250

Applicants · 2026

278

1.1 per tag

Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident

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Points	Applicants	Drew	Odds · 2026 results	Verdict
1+	18	18	100%	Likely
0You · 0 pts	201	63	31%	Coin flip

Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.

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Other applicant tracks

Track	Year	Applied	Drew
Resident landowner	2026	1	1
Resident non landowner	2026	46	46

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

What it is

Hunt: Western Meade
Tags: Resident 250; Nonresident 20 (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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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