South Dakota Unit 52A Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
South Dakota Unit 52A
Updated Jul 22, 2026
At a Glance
521Square Miles
1%Public Land
1,600 - 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
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
Located on the far eastern part of the state, this unit has very little walk-in access or public land. This unit is primarily made up of private ground that is being utilized for dry land farming. If you plan to hunt this unit, having a solid plan and private land access would be recommended for as little public land there is in this unit.
With very limited public access there are few hunters headed to this Unit without a plan around hunting some private property, this being said there is very little chatter on the internet about this particular GMU.