Pheasant Hunting Season

Pierre(Central)

Oct 18, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

Opening day of the pheasant hunting season in South Dakota is the third Saturday of October. The season then lasts through January 31 of the following year. Shooting hours are 10 a.m. (Central Time) to sunset for the entire season. (Central Time is used for opening shooting hours statewide.) Hunting licenses are required for both resident and non-resident hunters, including youth.

Located in:

Central region - Pierre