Hunting and Fishing

• The fishing season never closes in South Dakota but anglers are required to obtain a fishing license. You may buy it online from the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Office. Or from an authorized agent. Click here for a listing of agents in the Custer.
• The statewide daily trout limit is five, but in the Black Hills only one trout that is 14 inches or longer may be part of the daily limit.
 

 

We are now online for all of your bow hunting needs! We are a proud Bowtech, Ross, and Diamond dealer, and we have many bow accessories. We also specialize in custom arrows that you can now order from this website! 


• You may purchase a hunting license online or through an authorized storefront agent in Custer. Keep in mind some big game tags are limited and for resident hunters only.
• Daily limit and possession limits vary among species and season.
• Black Hills spring turkey licenses are available by application only through the Game, Fish and Parks License Office in Pierre. Applications may be submitted online or via mail through the end of the season.
Black Hills/Western South Dakota Hunting Seasons
• Pheasant: (mid-October to late October. Preserve season, September through March)
• Gray Partridge: (mid-September to mid-December)
• Dove: (September to mid-October)
• Rabbit & Squirrel: (September through February)
• Ruffed Grouse: (Mid-September to mid-December)
• Geese: (October to late December)
• Black Hills Deer: Firearm (November) Archery (October)
• Antelope: Firearm (early October) Archery (mid-August through October)
• Turkey: Fall Black Hills turkey (October through December in prairie units) Early October to mid-October in the BH.
• Prairie Dog: (Year-round on private land)
• Coyote and Fox: (Year-round)