South Dakota Unit 59B Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
South Dakota Unit 59B
Updated Jul 22, 2026
At a Glance
482Square Miles
6%Public Land
1,700 - 1,949Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Bring your shotgun for pheasants, Sharptail grouse, and possibly a Greater Prairie Chicken
There are small pockets of state land and walk-in hunting areas spread throughout the unit, concentrated along the edges and accessible by roads
GOHUNT maps are key for public/private access
This particular unit hosts more public hunting and walk-in land than average for the east river area, particularly in the north and east. Making up the eastern half of Sully County, this unit is at the western edge of the countries that observe Central Time. Still, the unit is primarily devoted to agriculture so planning ahead and having prior arrangements to access private land may be necessary to ensure a successful hunt.
Even with a larger portion of walk in and public land in this particular unit, having landowner permission will be beneficial.