SD 2025 Pheasant Hunting Season Dates and Information

 

Key Dates

Description	Dates
Pheasant Season - Youth and Mentored Only | 2025	Season Dates Start: Sep 27, 2025 End: Oct 5, 2025
Pheasant Season - Resident Only | 2025	Season Dates Start: Oct 11, 2025 End: Oct 13, 2025
Pheasant Season - Traditional | 2025	Season Dates Start: Oct 18, 2025 End: Jan 31, 2026

Make sure to check with the official state DNR / Game / Hunting authorities to confirm that no changes to the seasons have taken place.