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South Dakota Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: South Dakota requires a hunting license, and HuntSAFE hunter education is mandatory for hunters ages 12-15 (no adult birthdate cutoff).

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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South Dakota requires a hunting license, and HuntSAFE hunter education is mandatory for hunters ages 12-15 (no adult birthdate cutoff). Resident and nonresident licenses are available through SD Game, Fish and Parks.

Official source: gfp.sd.gov →

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Hunting License in states bordering South Dakota

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IowaRestricted
Iowa requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Iowa DNR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: iowadnr.gov · Full Iowa rule →
MinnesotaRestricted
Minnesota requires a hunting license, and firearms-safety/hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Dec 31, 1979. Licenses are available through Minnesota DNR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.state.mn.us · Full Minnesota rule →
MontanaRestricted
Montana requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Jan 1, 1985. Licenses are available through Montana FWP.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: fwp.mt.gov · Full Montana rule →
NebraskaRestricted
Nebraska requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters ages 12-29. Permits are available through the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: outdoornebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
North DakotaRestricted
North Dakota requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Dec 31, 1961. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through ND Game and Fish.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: gf.nd.gov · Full North Dakota rule →
WyomingRestricted
Wyoming requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1966. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Wyoming Game & Fish.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wgfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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