The grouse hunting season is open statewide from sunrise to sunset each day beginning on the third Saturday of September. The season remains open through January 31. "Grouse" includes sharptail grouse, ruffed grouse, and prairie chicken.
S.D. Admin. R. 41:06:09:01
General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18(17), 41-11-5.
Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18(17), 41-11-5.
Basic or general hunting license required, SDCL 41-6-11. Combination licenses, SDCL 41-6-10.1. Resident small game license, SDCL 41-6-16. Nonresident small game license, SDCL 41-6-17.