South Dakota Mule Deer Hunting Guides and Outfitters

South Dakota Mule Deer Hunting
 
South Dakota mule deer hunting offers prime mule deer hunts, antelope hunts, and predator hunts in a state very close to – and very closely resembling – Montana, with all the amazing, wild open wilderness and quality mule deer stock, without the price of a lot of the more expensive Montana expeditions. The hunting areas of South Dakota cover thousands and thousands of acres, some of which border Montana.

Hunters pursuing the mule deer in South Dakota can expect quality mule deer, but also a good population of whitetail deer inhabiting much of the grounds. South Dakotan mule deer hunting features varying terrain such as fields, creeks and rolling hills, often surrounded by rich crop grounds, which can make your whitetail or mule deer hunt successful.

Most South Dakota outfitters offer mule or whitetail hunts yearly.  Deer hunters can expect to see deer above the 150" class. Mule deer hunters must execute safe hunting techniques, as South Dakota authorities can be strict. The prices of South Dakota hunts vary, naturally, but most are very reasonable for what they offer, and do not compare financially to the expense of more pricey, nearby sites, such as Montana or Canada.

Interested deer hunters can combine mule deer hunts with pheasant and turkey hunts on the same hunt in South Dakota, as well, and will definitely enjoy the challenge of the varied terrain, climate, and game. Rifle licenses are on a South Dakota lottery system, but by using the various combinations available, usually hunters can get a license without much trouble. Merriam turkey hunts are also featured in the spring and there are a number of guaranteed tags available, plus the lottery. Most South Dakota guides and outfitters can get a tag for whoever wants on. Archery deer and turkey tags are unlimited in South Dakota.
More information on mule deer hunting in South Dakota is available at the official State of South Dakota deer hunting information website, where you can fill out and submit a license application online, request application information, application deadlines, South Dakota harvest information, big game seasons in the state, and a useful South Dakota hunting atlas.

The outstanding rugged terrain and ranges are loaded with mule deer and antelope and has some very large, impressive animals. The outfitters are very experienced and know their South Dakota hunting land, and in some cases, you will fill early.
Most mule deer hunts are spot and stalk done along pre-scouted trails, gullies, alfalfa fields, waterholes, fences, and water tanks. South Dakota mule deer hunters use blinds, due to the fact that South Dakota has a prairie landscape with numerous dry creek bottoms, alfalfa fields, food plots, and hay corrals.