What can you hunt at night in SD? (Ward: live in, safe)

[no8fann]

We live in an area that is restricted from hunting, but it is surrounded by Forest Service property all around it. I have been hearing gunshots at night, and I am concerned about walking my dog after dark. I am just wondering what animals you are permitted to hunt at night? Coyotes are one, but are there any others, and what are the restrictions?

[SD4020]

SD GFP | Hunting | Predator/Varmint

Yes, if it is a varmint of some sort and on the list.

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by SD4020

SD GFP | Hunting | Predator/Varmint

Yes, if it is a varmint of some sort and on the list.

There are restrictions on what firearms can be used at night.

with a shotgun using shot shells only or a firearm using a .22 caliber rimfire cartridge, in the taking of jackrabbits, coyotes, beaver during its hunting season, foxes, raccoons, opossums, badgers, skunks, or rodents;


When I was a kid growing up in the Black Hills, I was told by my cousing (Game Warden) that only shotguns could be used at night. But the reg I found above says .22 cal rifles or pistols can be used. I can't find any regulation saying shotgun only. Course, I grew up back there in the 60's. It might have changed since then.

[no8fann]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

There are restrictions on what firearms can be used at night.

with a shotgun using shot shells only or a firearm using a .22 caliber rimfire cartridge, in the taking of jackrabbits, coyotes, beaver during its hunting season, foxes, raccoons, opossums, badgers, skunks, or rodents;


When I was a kid growing up in the Black Hills, I was told by my cousing (Game Warden) that only shotguns could be used at night. But the reg I found above says .22 cal rifles or pistols can be used. I can't find any regulation saying shotgun only. Course, I grew up back there in the 60's. It might have changed since then.

Thanks, and thanks! I am going to err on the side of assuming it was someone trying to hunt coyotes, but that's a big assumption, considering how close to the road it was. We've had some sign vandalism, and poaching isn't out of the question, given some other things that have come to light...will be having a discussion with our LE Ranger today...

[just anotherguy]

the only hunting I have ever done at night is snipe hunting

I would bet a dollor to a donut that someone bagged a buck

[SD4020]

Originally Posted by just anotherguy

the only hunting I have ever done at night is snipe hunting

I would bet a dollor to a donut that someone bagged a buck

I have a theory about the Bermuda triangle of the hills. There are 3 points on the triangle where points meet. If something weird or bizarre is going to happen the safe bet is it would be close to those points.