Spring turkey 2027

South Dakota turkey hunting

Merriam's

Draw + over the counter

Home state

Nonresident tags

Draw + over the counter

Nonresident cost

$146.00

For the season

Subspecies

Merriam's

Next deadline

None

Dates not announced yet

How nonresidents hunt turkey in South Dakota

Nonresident Black Hills licenses are drawn (2,225 in 2026); archery licenses are sold over the counter and valid statewide except Custer State Park.

2026 seasons: Black Hills April 25 – May 31; archery April 11 – May 31. 2027 dates not yet published.

Quick answers

Can nonresidents hunt spring turkey in South Dakota?: Yes. Nonresident Black Hills licenses are drawn (2,225 in 2026); archery licenses are sold over the counter and valid statewide except Custer State Park.
How much is a nonresident turkey license in South Dakota?: The cheapest legal combination for the season is $146.00: Nonresident Spring Turkey License (Black Hills or archery) ($121.00) and Habitat Stamp ($25.00).
When is the South Dakota spring turkey season?: 2026 seasons: Black Hills April 25 – May 31; archery April 11 – May 31. 2027 dates not yet published.
Do I have to apply for a South Dakota turkey tag?: Nonresident Black Hills Spring Turkey Draw: 2027 dates not announced yet.
What turkeys live in South Dakota?: Merriam's.

What a nonresident needs to buy

Nonresident Spring Turkey License (Black Hills or archery)

One male wild turkey.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$121.00

Habitat Stamp

Nonresident price; required with every hunting and fishing license.

Source · checked Sep 23, 2026 ·

$25.00

Total for the season

Annual or season licenses

$146.00

Draws & applications

TBA
turkey · Nonresidents only
Nonresident Black Hills Spring Turkey Draw
Application dates not announced yet
2027 dates not announced; in 2026 applications ran January 14 – February 11, with results February 13.

How to apply

Apply online at Go Outdoors South Dakota (one application per person). Archery licenses don't need the draw: they're sold over the counter and valid statewide except Custer State Park.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·