H7A23RESPreference draw
Unit H7A elk,archery elk season
Season Archery Elk Sep 1–Sep 30·Units: H7A·10 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents·Apply by: First: Application Closes 05/19/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Your points
0
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident
In 2026, 6 of 144 residents applying drew. Everyone with 1 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2026
4%
6 of 144 drew
Harvest success
25%
Range, 2025
Tags · 2026
10
Applicants · 2026
148
15 per tag
Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident
You are in the 0 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 6 | 6 | 100% | Likely |
| 0You · 0 pts | 138 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Weapon
- archery
- Tags
- Resident 10 (2026)
- Who can apply
- Residents
- Apply by
- First: Application Closes 05/19/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Season dates, 2026
- Archery Elk: Sep 1–Sep 30
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, H7A23
2025–20252525%
Other elk hunts in Unit H7A
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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