Marshall County, South Dakota
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Pheasant, Waterfowl
- Group
- East River
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 505
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 also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedMarshall County in northeast South Dakota sits squarely in the Prairie Pothole Region, with dozens of lakes, wetlands, and sloughs making it one of the premier waterfowl hunting destinations in the entire state. The county borders Lake Traverse and the Coteau des Prairies upland provides some of the most productive duck and goose staging habitat in the Dakotas during the fall flights. Pheasant hunting is strong in the agricultural corridors and white-tailed deer inhabit the numerous wooded draws and shelterbelt networks.
Flat to gently rolling glaciated prairie with an exceptionally high density of potholes, lakes, and wetland sloughs across the Coteau des Prairies upland plateau.
Moderate for waterfowl on prime wetlands, especially early season when birds are concentrated. Pheasant pressure is seasonal and concentrated around opener. Deer hunting pressure is low relative to southeast SD counties.
OTC antlerless licenses available; restricted buck tags by draw in applicable units. Generally accessible licensing for out-of-state visitors.
Waterfowl hunting is the standout feature: mallards, pintails, blue-winged teal, and Canada geese stage in large numbers during fall migration. Waubay NWR is a landmark destination for both waterfowl and upland birds. Pheasant populations can be outstanding in strong production years. Sharp-tailed grouse are present on upland native prairie.
Waubay NWR complex waterfowl hunting ranks among the best in South Dakota; Prairie Pothole pheasant and duck combination trip.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: SDGFP county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.