53B42 · BuckRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 53B pronghorn,south Perkins/north Meade
Season Firearms Antelope Oct 3–Oct 18·Units: 53B·200 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents·Apply by: Application Closes 07/07/2026, 08:00 AM CDT
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Your points
0
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Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident
In 2026, 4 of 64 nonresidents applying drew. Everyone with 10 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2026
6%
4 of 64 drew
Harvest success
83–93%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
200
Applicants · 2026
662
3.3 per tag
Odds by point level · 2026 · Nonresident
You are in the 0 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 42 | 4 | 10% | |
| 0You · 0 pts | 22 | 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.
Draw history
| Year | Who | Draw | Applicants | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 4 of 64 drew | 64 | 4 | 6% |
| 2026 | Resident non landowner | 173 of 571 drew | 571 | 173 | 30% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 2 of 50 drew | 50 | 2 | 4% |
| 2025 | Resident non landowner | 80 of 446 drew | 446 | 80 | 18% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 2 of 55 drew | 55 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | Resident non landowner | 79 of 417 drew | 417 | 79 | 19% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 2 of 36 drew | 36 | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 | Resident non landowner | 83 of 413 drew | 413 | 83 | 20% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 2 of 53 drew | 53 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | Resident non landowner | 76 of 439 drew | 439 | 76 | 17% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident landowner | 2026 | 27 | 27 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- south Perkins/north Meade
- Tags
- Resident 200; Nonresident 4 (2026)
- Who can apply
- Residents and 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, 53B42
2022–20252291%2383%2493%2590%
Other pronghorn hunts in Unit 53B
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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