South Dakota Unit 17A Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
South Dakota Unit 17A
Updated Jul 22, 2026
At a Glance
1,150Square Miles
6%Public Land
1,250 - 1,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Bring your Shotgun as there may be options to hunt some upland game as well as waterfowl in the area
GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate public and private boundaries
There is very little state land and walk-in access in this unit, without prior arrangements to access a piece of private land there is very little opportunity to hunt in this entire unit
This unit is located in the south central part of the state bordering the Missouri River as it heads south and eventually crosses into Nebraska. There is very little public access in this unit. As a general rule outside of the land bordering the river the majority of what you will find here is dry land farming with lots of scattered creek beds and marshes. Overall this is a unit you would need to have a plan for some level of access in order to have the best chance at success.
With very limited public access there are few hunters headed to this Unit without a plan around hunting some private property.
