South Dakota Unit 49A Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
South Dakota Unit 49A
Updated Jul 22, 2026
At a Glance
1,720Square Miles
1%Public Land
2,400 - 4,050Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Bring your Shotgun for pheasants, sharptail grouse, and possibly a Greater prairie chicken
Mount Rushmore which is southwest out of Rapid City, SD is approximately 45 miles from the southwest corner of this unit
GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate public and private boundaries
This unit is very broken as you are now in the foothills of the Blackhills while the northern section of the unit is situated in the more classic prairie. There is very little public land available in this unit and if you are planning on hunting here a prearranged plan around some private ground is going to be the best plan as there is very little walk-in or public land available. There are multiple townships both large and small throughout the unit particularly along Interstate 90 that will make the logistics of this unit much easier than most.
Good numbers of antelope can be found here but the lack of public access can make is very challenging for the DIY hunter.
