South Dakota Unit H7A Unit Profile // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
South Dakota Unit H7A
Updated Jul 22, 2026
At a Glance
350Square Miles
63%Public Land
3,300 - 5,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Tire chains and four-wheel drive may be required during inclement weather
GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate public and private lands
Rapid City or Sturgis will be the best bets for gear and amenities
This large unit is found on the northeast corner of the Black Hills and lies between the towns of Sturgis and Rapid City. Good numbers of elk are found in this heavily timbered unit and anyone lucky enough to hold a tag will be in for a great hunt. Being part of the Black Hills this unit has a great distribution of public lands and hunters will find little trouble in locating huntable ground.
Elk populations in this unit are great and good, hard hunting can lead hunters to a successfully punched tag.
