South Dakota Unit 61A Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
South Dakota Unit 61A
Updated Jul 22, 2026
At a Glance
617Square Miles
1%Public Land
1,200 - 1,700Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Bring your shotgun for pheasants
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
Check local information for walk-in areas as they are scattered but accessible
GOHUNT maps are key for public/private access
This unit is located in the southeastern portion of the state, north of the Missouri River and just Southwest of Sioux Falls. It encompasses all of Turner County, SD. The unit is primarily dedicated to private farms and agriculture, with almost no public land. One exception is Mud Lake, located centrally in the unit. If you plan on coming to this unit, prior arrangements with a private landowner is recommended. The terrain consists of rolling hills, carved by gullies and drainages and vegetation is typical to a prairie grassland.
With very limited public access there are few hunters headed to this Unit without a plan around hunting some private property.
