🧡Traditional Pheasant Season Opens
When:The 2026 Traditional Pheasant Hunting Season in South Dakota opens Saturday, October 17, and runs through January 31, 2027. Open to both residents and nonresidents, the traditional pheasant season traditionally opens on the third Saturday of October. Shooting hours are 10:00 a.m. to sunset, with Central Time used for opening shooting hours statewide. The daily limit is three male (rooster) pheasants, with a possession limit of 15.