Custer, SD Hunting Information

These are just a few of the hunting seasons in the Black Hills - Please check the South Dakota Games, Fish & Parks website for more detailed information

Deer Season - Mentored and Youth

Season Dates
Start: Sep 8, 2018
End: Jan 15, 2019

Deer Season - Archery

Season Dates
Start: Sep 22, 2018
End: Dec 31, 2018

Deer Season - Custer State Park

See application for season dates specifics.
Start: Nov 1, 2018
End: Dec 15, 2018

Deer Season - Black Hills

Season Dates
Start: Nov 1, 2018
End: Nov 30, 2018

Elk Season - Archery

Season Dates
Start: Sep 1, 2018
End: Sep 30, 2018

Elk Season - Black Hills Firearms

See application for season dates.
Start: Oct 1, 2018
End: Dec 31, 2018

Elk Season - Custer State Park Firearms

Season Dates
Start: Sep 16, 2017
End: Oct 1, 2017

Mountain Goat Season - Black Hills

Season Dates
Start: Sep 1, 2018
End: Dec 31, 2018

Mountain Lion

The Black Hills Fire Protection season will be closed earlier if the harvest limit is reached. Statewide season is open year-round.

Bighorn Sheep Season - Black Hills

Season Dates
Start: Sep 1, 2018
End: Dec 31, 2018