South Dakota Unit 22A:deer draw odds & harvest
2 hunt codes for deer. 2026: 300 to 600 tags, 161 to 767 applicants per hunt.
Hardest draw in Unit 22A2026 draw
22A13300 tags, 161 applied, 23% drew.
One of South Dakota's hardest deer draws: 31st hardest of 316 in 2026.
Hunt codes
Deer huntsin Unit 22A
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2026 | Tags | Success 3-yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22A01 | east river deer · Nov 21–Dec 6Day (exc. Waubay NWR) | 161 of 161 drew | 600 | 43–48% |
| 22A13 | east river deer · Nov 21–Dec 6Day (exc. Waubay NWR) | 25 of 149 drew | 300 | 26–42% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin Unit 22A.
Harvest success by hunt, 2020–2025
% success22A0143–60%
60%
56%
52%
46%
48%
43%
202020212022202320242025
22A1326–52%
52%
49%
41%
26%
42%
36%
202020212022202320242025
45%+28–45%Under 28%
Before you apply
- Tag fee
- “03 - one any antlerless deer $5 $10”
- 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.
Season dates · 2026
- 22A01East River DeerNov 21–Dec 6
- 22A13East River DeerNov 21–Dec 6
Confirm in the regulations before you go.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
Ask FarWide
Answers use the same figures as this page.
Source: SDGFP