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South Dakota Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: South Dakota requires a hunting license, and HuntSAFE hunter education is mandatory for hunters ages 12-15 (no adult birthdate cutoff).

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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South Dakota requires a hunting license, and HuntSAFE hunter education is mandatory for hunters ages 12-15 (no adult birthdate cutoff). Resident and nonresident licenses are available through SD Game, Fish and Parks.

Official source: gfp.sd.gov →

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