New Unit in South Dakota

[BrettKoenecke]

I see that there's a new Prairie Elk unit open in South Dakota for this year. All of Harding County comprises unit 35 for prairie elk with a whopping 76 day season. Sept 15 to Oct 31, and Dec 1 to Dec 31. Eight tags to the lucky drawers. Sounds like a great hunt for someone!

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Sounds like a great hunt.

 

[Plainsman]

As long as they do not cater too much to the private landowners, or can work out some level of private access. Saw this same thing happen in prairie unit 9. First few years it was open the biggest bulls were taken by landowners who got free tags. Nothing against a private landowner getting a leg up, but when it's a new unit based on depredation issues I really hope there are ample opportunities for access so hunters who have waited upwards of 15+ years have a good chance for success.