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Brown County, South DakotaSouth Dakota Whitetail Deer Hunting in Brown County
Hunt whitetails on private family farmland from stands we build ourselves. Rifle and archery, guided or self-guided.
Residents and nonresidents both hunt here
Hunt whitetail deer on private family farmland near Bath, South Dakota, from stands we build ourselves. We host rifle and archery hunters, guided or self-guided. South Dakota residents and nonresidents both hunt here, but the path to a tag is different, so start with the table below.
How to get a tag
| You are | Your path to a tag | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| SD resident, rifle | Apply in the East River deer drawing | Spring and summer draws (first deadline was June 23 in 2026) |
| Nonresident, rifle | East River draws are for residents. Nonresidents can buy leftover licenses after the draws. | Late summer |
| Nonresident, archery | Apply in the nonresident archery deer drawing | Spring (deadline was June 9 in 2026) |
| SD resident, archery | Resident archery deer license | Check GFP for the current season |
Nonresident deer licenses cost $375 plus a $25 habitat stamp. Source: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
What changed this year
- East River rifle season: November 21 to December 6, 2026.
- Archery is buck-only statewide in 2026.
- GFP cut 700 East River licenses in southeast units for 2026. Our area is in the northeast.
The ground and the stands
Carl is the third generation to farm this land, and he knows where the deer move. The farm mixes CRP, shelterbelts, food plots, sloughs, river bottom, and a pond. We build our own stands, and you will hunt from them. See our custom stands.
Common questions
Can a nonresident hunt deer here with a rifle?
Yes, with a leftover East River license. Residents get the first draws, and nonresidents can buy what is left after.
Can a nonresident bowhunt here?
Yes. Apply in the nonresident archery deer drawing in the spring.
When is rifle season?
November 21 to December 6, 2026, for East River deer.
Do you offer guided hunts?
Yes. Hunts are guided or self-guided.
Where do I stay?
Our campground when a site is open, or a hotel in Aberdeen.
What about meat processing?
Aberdeen has deer processors close by. Carl can point you to one when you book.
Talk to Carl about a deer hunt
Tell Carl whether you have a tag yet, rifle or bow, and your dates.
605-715-7770Call or text. Email [email protected]