South Dakota Hunting

South Dakota

The Pheasant Capital of the World, millions of birds flushed annually, Black Hills elk, and prairie mule deer.

Wildlife & Biodiversity

Native Species in South Dakota

Official Regulatory Authority

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP)

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Fauna Profiles

Ring-necked pheasant, mule deer, white-tailed deer, bison, Rocky Mountain elk, pronghorn.

Ecosystems

Black Hills ponderosa pine forests, Missouri River breaks, and prairie pothole wetlands.