H2H23RESPreference draw
Unit H2H elk,black hills firearms elk season
Season Black Hills Firearms Elk October 1-31, 2026·Units: H2H·5 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents·Apply by: First: Application Closes 05/19/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident
In 2026, 3 of 545 residents applying drew. Everyone with 14 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2026
<1%
3 of 545 drew
Harvest success
11–57%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
5
Applicants · 2026
547
109 per tag
Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident
You are in the 0–6 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 1 | 100% | Likely |
| 13 | 1 | 0 | <1% | Long shot |
| 10–12 | 2 | 2 | 100% | Likely |
| 0–6You · 0 pts | 541 | 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 non landowner | 2026 | 2 | 2 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Tags
- Resident 5 (2026)
- Who can apply
- Residents
- Apply by
- First: Application Closes 05/19/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Season dates, 2026
- Black Hills Firearms Elk: October 1-31, 2026
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, H2H23
2019–20251915%2067%2157%2220%2357%2411%2533%
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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