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Rabbit & Squirrel Hunting


Squirrels are drawn to the shade of tree belts and forested ridges, while rabbits are most often found in wetlands and tree strips in close proximity to crop-bearing farmland. Often hunted in combination with other overlapping species, rabbit and squirrel are not pursued nearly as frequently as other animal types.

Rabbit & Squirrel Hunting Season and Location

The hunting season for both types of game run from September to mid-February and are located all throughout the state.

Applying for a License

Like all small game hunting in the state you must apply for a license. To learn more about the hunting dates and licensing information please check our South Dakota Hunting License page.


Small Game Hunting Lodges

Two Rivers Outfitters, LLC
Midland, SD - Eastern Region
South Dakota hunting with Two Rivers Outfitters offers first class hunting all the way around. Whether you are hunting Whitetail or Mule deer, Merria […]
Northern Plains Outfitters
Aberdeen, SD - Eastern Region
Our "All-Inclusive" South Dakota pheasant hunts feature all Wild Birds on 25,000 acres of Prime Pheasant Habitat. We hunt Cornfields, CRP, Sloughs, Na […]
Forester Ranches
Chamberlain, SD - Central Region
Providing unsurpassed sporting opportunities since 1967. […]
Sunset Pheasant Hunting
Ipswich, SD - Eastern Region
Come to Sunset Pheasant Hunting in northeastern South Dakota for pheasant, grouse, duck and goose hunting. We have a total of 8,000 acres with habitat […]
Antler Ridge Lodge
Gregory, SD - Central Region
Premier South Dakota pheasant hunting on over 3,000 acres. Centrally located between, Gregory, Winner and Chamberlain. […]
Glacial Lakes Guide Service
Florence, SD - Eastern Region
Located in North Central Coddington County in northeast SD near Cottonwood Lake. […]

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