South Dakota Unit 35A Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
South Dakota Unit 35A
Updated Jul 22, 2026
At a Glance
345Square Miles
20%Public Land
2,750 - 4,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Bring your Shotgun for pheasants, sharptail grouse, and possibly a Greater prairie chicken
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This unit is found in the northwestern corner of the state and is a dramatic mix of prairie as well as abrupt elevation change throughout. There are patches of dense timber in the higher elevations and miles of prairie grass and CRP in all directions. This unit covers over 800,000 acres in total with just over 150,000 acres currently public land. This is a mix of walk-in access as well as different sections of state property throughout. Overall this is a rather remote unit with few amenities.
This unit has a good chunk of public land by comparison to other units in the state. Antelope numbers are good here and DIY hunters ca be in for a great hunt.