Historical harvest statistics from South DakotaFish & Game data. Use this to evaluate draw pressure and hunter success before you apply.
361
2025
76.0%
2025
475
2025
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harvest change
South Dakota elk unit H2A21 has 1 year of harvest records in our data (2025–2025). In 2025, 475 hunters afield produced a 76.0% success rate.
A single season is noisy, so read the full history below before you judge the unit. Success rate reflects how many hunters filled a tag, not how hard the tag was to draw. Pair this with the South Dakota elk draw odds to see both how hard the tag is to get and how good the hunting is once you have it. Figures come from official South Dakota wildlife-agency harvest records.
| Year | Harvest | Hunters | Success |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 361 | 475 | 76.0% |
What is the hunter success rate in South Dakota elk unit H2A21?
In 2025, South Dakota elk unit H2A21 had a hunter success rate of 76.0%, with 475 hunters afield and 361 animals harvested. Figures come from official South Dakota wildlife-agency harvest records.
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Last updated Jul 6, 2026 from official South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks records. View source.
