Moody County, South Dakota
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Pheasant, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl
- Group
- East River
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 436
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, Waterfowl also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedMoody County stretches along the Minnesota border in far southeastern South Dakota, where the Big Sioux River valley provides mature timber and rich agricultural bottomland that grow quality white-tailed deer. CRP fields and shelterbelts beyond the river breaks harbor good pheasant numbers, and wild turkey are a legitimate secondary target in the river corridor. The county draws hunters from both South Dakota and Minnesota, with the Big Sioux River bottom delivering the most consistent big game action.
Big Sioux River valley with mature riparian timber and rich agricultural bottomland. Surrounding uplands are rolling cropland, CRP fields, and shelterbelts. Gently rolling terrain with the river corridor providing the primary topographic relief and cover.
Moderate. Draws hunters from eastern South Dakota and the Minnesota border region. Pressure is concentrated on known deer timber and pheasant CRP tracts.
East River antlerless unit. Archery over-the-counter. Firearm antlerless by drawing. Big Sioux River timber produces quality age-class bucks given adequate pressure distribution.
Wild turkey in the Big Sioux River timber and adjacent farmland provide solid spring and fall seasons. Ring-necked pheasant in CRP fields and shelterbelts. Waterfowl in the river corridor and seasonal wetlands during migration.
Big Sioux River corridor is one of the stronger whitetail habitats in the southeast corner of the state; the Minnesota border location gives hunters access to South Dakota more liberal deer tag structure versus neighboring states.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: SDGFP county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.