Commission moves licensing proposals forward: antelope draws delayed post-survey; deer archery/muzzleloader suggested as buck-only Game, Fish and Parks presented proposed changes to antelope and turkey application draws (move special/nonresident archery draws until after May aerial survey and remove an unused third draw) and proposed changing statewide archery and muzzleloader deer license types to 'buck only' for 2026 to protect declining mule deer and address low recruitment in southeastern counties.

Big changes are coming for South Dakota hunters as the commission proposes shifting antelope draw dates and limiting deer tags to "buck only" to protect dwindling populations.

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