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Pheasant Hunting Season

October 17, 2026 - January 31, 2027  10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Opening day of the pheasant hunting season in South Dakota is the third Saturday of October. The season then lasts October 18 to January 31 of the following year. Shooting hours are 10 a.m. (Central Time) to sunset for the entire season.

(Central Time is used for opening shooting hours statewide.) Hunting licenses are required for both resident and non-resident hunters, including youth. 

Learn more on the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Website.
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