54A01NRPreference draw
Unit 54A deer,Potter
Season East River Deer Nov 21–Dec 6·Units: 54A·50 tags in 2026·Who can apply: nonresidents·Apply by: Application Closes 06/23/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Your points
0
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident
In 2026, 25 of 149 residents applying drew. Everyone with 5 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2026
17%
25 of 149 drew
Harvest success
43–60%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
50
Applicants · 2026
180
3.6 per tag
Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident
You are in the 0–1 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4+ | 9 | 8 | 89% | Likely |
| 2–3 | 44 | 17 | 39% | Coin flip |
| 0–1You · 0 pts | 96 | 0 | <1% | 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 | 31 | 25 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- Potter
- Tags
- Resident 50 (2026)
- Who can apply
- Nonresidents
- 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, 54A01
2020–20252056%2162%2276%2354%2460%2543%
Other deer hunts in Unit 54A
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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