South Dakota Unit H2G:elk draw odds & harvest
1 hunt code for elk. 2026: 10 tags, 35 applicants per hunt.
The draw in Unit H2G2026 draw
H2G2310 tags, 35 applied, 29% drew.
38th hardest of 59 South Dakota elk draws in 2026.
At a glance
Elk hunt codes
1
Black hills firearms elk
Tags · 2026
10
across 1 hunt
Applicants · 2026
35
3.5 per tag
Harvest success 3-yr
50–72%
Hunt codes
Elk huntsin Unit H2G
Whole-hunt draw results: applicants, tags and the share that drew.
| Hunt code | What it is | Draw result · 2026 | Tags | Success 3-yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H2G23 | black hills firearms elk · October 1-31, 2026 | 10 of 35 drew | 10 | 50–72% |
Some hunt codes cover several units; the hunt page lists them all.
Harvest
How hunters didin Unit H2G.
Harvest success by hunt, 2019–2025
% successH2G2350–79%
79%
71%
50%
69%
72%
20192022202320242025
45%+28–45%Under 28%
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.
Season dates
- H2G23Black Hills Firearms ElkOctober 1-31, 2026
Confirm in the regulations before you go.
Public land & access
Each program opens on the state's site. Check on-the-ground signage.
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Source: SDGFP