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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