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South Dakota Waterfowl Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
August Management Take Resident Only
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Resident only
Unit 1 August Management Take
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Nonresident Early Fall
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Unit 1
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Only
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Youth hunters
Youth Waterfowl
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Youth hunters
One-half hour before sunrise to sunset shooting hours. Approved non-toxic shot required. See Mentored and Youth Waterfowl section in the back of the book.
Sandhill Crane
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Low Plains North And Middle
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White-fronted Geese
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White-fronted Goose
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Light Geese
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Light Goose
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Tundra
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High Plains
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Bonus blue-winged teal season applies during the first nine days.
Low Plains South
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Bonus blue-winged teal season applies during the first nine days.
Unit 2
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South Dakota Waterfowl Licenses
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Early Fall Canada Goose | — | — | $51.00 |
Fee includes a $6 surcharge mandated by state law. Revenue derived from this surcharge is dedicated to hunting access, wildlife damage management, and animal damage control programs. | |||
| Spring Light Goose Conservation Order | — | — | $61.00 |
Fee includes a $6 surcharge mandated by state law. Revenue derived from this surcharge is dedicated to hunting access, wildlife damage management, and animal damage control programs. | |||
| Waterfowl (valid 3 days, lottery application only) | Draw | — | $106.00 |
Fee includes a $6 surcharge mandated by state law. Revenue derived from this surcharge is dedicated to hunting access, wildlife damage management, and animal damage control programs. | |||
| Waterfowl (valid two 5-day periods, lottery application only) | Draw | — | $145.00 |
Fee includes a $6 surcharge mandated by state law. Revenue derived from this surcharge is dedicated to hunting access, wildlife damage management, and animal damage control programs. | |||
| Youth Spring Light Goose Conservation Order, ages 12-17 | — | Ages 12–17; Youth hunters | $21.00 |
Fee includes a $6 surcharge mandated by state law. Revenue derived from this surcharge is dedicated to hunting access, wildlife damage management, and animal damage control programs. | |||
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Federal Waterfowl E-Stamp | — | — | $29.00 |
Online Only | |||
| Federal Waterfowl E-Stamp (Online Only) | — | — | $29.00 |
Online Only. The electronic Federal Waterfowl Stamp is valid from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The electronic Federal Waterfowl Stamp will not have a physical stamp mailed to the purchaser until March 15, 2026. | |||
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