Lincoln County, South Dakota
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Pheasant, Wild Turkey
- Group
- East River
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 223
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, Wild Turkey also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedLincoln County occupies the southeast corner of South Dakota where Sioux Falls suburban expansion meets traditional agricultural hunting country along the Big Sioux and Split Rock rivers. White-tailed deer are abundant and growing in individual size as mature bucks utilize river corridors and suburban edge habitat to avoid hunting pressure. Pheasant numbers remain present but habitat has declined with development pressure pushing outward from the metro area.
Flat to rolling glaciated prairie with the Big Sioux River corridor, scattered woodlots and shelterbelts, and rapidly expanding suburban and rural residential development near Sioux Falls.
High for whitetails given proximity to Sioux Falls. Popular county for urban hunters seeking close-to-home opportunities during archery season. Pheasant pressure is moderate where habitat holds birds.
OTC for most antlerless units; some restricted units near development corridors. Archery season is very popular given high deer density in suburban fringe habitat.
Wild turkey populations have grown significantly across Lincoln County and some hunters specifically target the area for spring and fall turkey. Pheasant habitat is patchwork but productive birds are found where suitable grass and shelterbelt cover remains.
Proximity to Sioux Falls with surprisingly productive suburban-edge whitetail hunting; Big Sioux River archery corridor for mature bucks.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: SDGFP county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.