South Dakota · Wild turkey

Turkey season in South Dakota.

South Dakota has Merriam's in the Black Hills and western prairie pine breaks, and Eastern populations along eastern river drainages. Peak breeding lands late April through early May depending on subspecies and zone.

Subspecies: Merriam's · Eastern

Zone

Black Hills & Western SD Merriam's

Subspecies

Merriam's

Season note

South Dakota's spring turkey season typically opens mid-April and runs through late May. Black Hills and prairie zones may have separate lottery draws.

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks

Zone

Eastern SD Eastern subspecies

Subspecies

Eastern

Season note

Eastern South Dakota Eastern populations are concentrated along the Missouri River breaks and east-river drainages.

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks

Source

Data sourced from SD Game, Fish and Parks wild turkey program reports.

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