South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Website
Spring 2017Season Dates:
Archery: April 1 - May 21
Prarie: April 8 - May 21 (with some exceptions - See Regulations)
Black Hills: April 8 - May 21
Custer State Park: April 8 - May 21
Get your Spring Turkey Application here.
Spring Bag Limit: Permit specific.
At A Glance: Hunters flock to South Dakota to pursue the Merriam’s subspecies, and the Black Hills region in the Western part of the state is loaded with turkeys in a beautiful setting. Don’t overlook the Prarie Region, as quality hunting exists throughout most of the state.