Hamlin County, South Dakota
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Pheasant, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey
- Group
- East River
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 677
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Pheasant, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedHamlin County is embedded in South Dakota's northeastern lake district, where pothole wetlands and cattail marshes dot a landscape of rich cropland and native grass. The combination of water and grain makes this county exceptional for both pheasants and waterfowl, with ducks and geese staging heavily during fall migration. White-tailed deer work the wooded slough edges and grainfield corners throughout the season.
Glacial lake country with numerous pothole wetlands, cattail marshes, and productive cropland; gently rolling terrain with native grass corridors between water and grain fields.
Moderate to high for pheasants during opener weekend; waterfowl pressure moderate during peak October migration flights; deer pressure moderate with good numbers.
East River license zone; antlerless licenses by county drawing; OTC antlered deer for archery and firearm seasons.
Pheasant numbers consistently strong in the wetland-cropland mosaic; waterfowl migration through the pothole complex can be outstanding in October with mallards and teal; wild turkey present in wooded areas near water.
Combination pheasant and waterfowl hunting in one county during October is a signature draw; consistent deer numbers along slough edges and standing corn margins.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: SDGFP county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.