South Dakota Snow Goose Hunts

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Located in the Mississippi Flyway we get lots of geese annually looking for a place to feed. Before heading on North th their breeding ground.

Shooting hours start 30 minutes before sunrise and we hunt until morning flight is over or typically around lunch. This allows the guides to scout and get the spreads ready for the next morning.

Residents

All residents, regardless of age, need a 2024 Migratory Bird Certification ($5) and one of the following licenses for which they qualify:

Combination (small game and fishing) ...........................................................$55

 Senior Combination (small game and fishing)................................................$40 

Small Game....................................................................................................$33 

Youth Small Game, ages 12-17......................................................................$5 

One-Day Small Game ....................................................................................$12

• Hunters 12 through 15 years of age must also possess a hunter safety card.

• Details for the Mentored Hunt program can be found in the 2022 Hunting and Trapping Handbook or at the Game, Fish and Parks website at gfp.sd.gov.

• Federal Waterfowl Stamp is not required.

• Resident landowners do not need a state license to hunt their own land.

Nonresidents

All nonresidents, regardless of age, need a 2024 Migratory Bird Certification ($5) and one of the following licenses for which they qualify:

Nonresident Spring Light Goose License.......................................................$45

Youth Nonresident Spring Light Goose License (age 12 through 17) ............$21

• The nonresident Spring Light Goose License is valid the entire season statewide.

• Licenses can be purchased on the GFP website or from license agents.

• Nonresidents who are at least 12 years old may buy licenses to take light geese.

• Hunters 12 through 15 years of age must also possess a hunter safety card or a license from another state to buy a South Dakota license.

Habitat Stamp

A Habitat Stamp is required for anyone 18 years of age or older who purchases or applies for a hunting, fishing, or furbearer license. This includes both residents and nonresidents. The Habitat Stamp must be purchased before obtaining or applying for a license or at the time of a license sale or application.

Included in the daily rate is Hunting Guide, Decoy Spread, Blind and Game Retrieval. 

We understand that every hunter is unique. That's why we offer customizable hunting trips that can be tailored to your preferences. Whether you want to hunt with just your group, or want to hunt all day, we’ll make it happen.

Snow Goose hunting is a great activity for families to enjoy together. Our hunting trips are family-friendly, and we welcome hunters of ages 12 and older. We enjoy seeing youth have a great experience, our guides are very patient and knowledgeable.