South Dakota Unit 63A:pronghorn draw odds & harvest
1 hunt code for pronghorn. Part of pronghorn herd unit 63a. 2026: 5 tags, 45 applicants per hunt.
The draw in Unit 63A2026 draw
63A425 tags, 45 applied, 13% drew.
12th hardest of 33 South Dakota pronghorn draws in 2026.
Hunt codes
Pronghorn huntsin Unit 63A
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2026 | Tags | Success 3-yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63A42 | firearms antelope · Oct 3–Oct 18Campbell, Potter, Walworth | 1 of 7 drew | 5 | 25–100% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest & herd
How hunters didand how the herd is doing.
Harvest success by hunt, 2022–2025
% success63A4225–100%
57%
50%
100%
25%
2022202320242025
45%+28–45%Under 28%
How the herd is doing
Herd unit 63a
Population estimate 2022
58
Population estimateFalling
20132015201720192022
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.”
- Deadline
- “Access Permit 11/05/2026 12/03/2026, 08:00 AM CST 12/04/2026”
- Tag fee
- “42 - one buck antelope $45 $375”
- Tag fee
- “Firearm (Prairie) 42 - one buck antelope $45 $375”
Rules for 2027.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
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Answers use the same figures as this page.
Source: SDGFP · Updated Nov 13, 2026