50A42 · BuckNRPreference draw

Unit 50A pronghorn,Mellette, Todd

Season Firearms Antelope Oct 3–Oct 18·Units: 50A·20 tags in 2026·Who can apply: nonresidents·Apply by: Application Closes 07/07/2026, 08:00 AM CDT

Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
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0
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Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident

In 2026, 1 of 1 nonresidents applying drew. Everyone with 2 or more points drew.

Draw result · 2026
100%
1 of 1 drew
Harvest success
53–57%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
20
Applicants · 2026
67
3.4 per tag
Odds by point level · 2026 · Nonresident
You are in the 2 row
PointsApplicantsDrewOdds · 2026 resultsVerdict
2You · 0 pts11100%

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

Draw history
YearWhoDraw
2026Nonresident1 of 1 drew
2025Nonresident1 of 5 drew
2024Nonresident1 of 2 drew
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Other applicant tracks
TrackYearAppliedDrew
Resident landowner202633
Resident non landowner20266317

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

What it is
Hunt
Mellette, Todd
Tags
Resident 20; Nonresident 1 (2026)
Who can apply
Nonresidents
Apply by
First draw: Application Closes 07/07/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Season dates, 2026
  • Firearms Antelope: Oct 3–Oct 18

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, 50A42
2022–2025
2259%2353%2457%2554%

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Before you apply
Points
“No licenses will be issued to an applicant in the 0+ Preference Pool unless all applicants in the 1+ Preference Pool have been issued a license.”
Tag fee
“42 - one buck antelope $45 $375”
Tag fee
“Firearm (Prairie) 42 - one buck antelope $45 $375”

Rules for 2026.

Source: SDGFP · Updated Nov 13, 2026