H3B23RESPreference draw
Unit H3B elk,black hills firearms elk season
Season Black Hills Firearms Elk October 1-31, 2026·Units: H3B·45 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents·Apply by: First: Application Closes 05/19/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Your points
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident
In 2026, 4 of 151 residents applying drew. Everyone with 3 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2026
3%
4 of 151 drew
Harvest success
33–45%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
45
Applicants · 2026
192
4.3 per tag
Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident
You are in the 0–1 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 100% | Likely |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 50% | Coin flip |
| 0–1You · 0 pts | 146 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Resident non landowner | 2026 | 40 | 40 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Tags
- Resident 45 (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, H3B23
2019–20251969%2036%2153%2224%2333%2445%2534%
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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