Updated as of 4/7/2020 - “Muzzleloading Firearms: In seasons restricted to muzzleloading firearms, telescopic sights are not allowed. Telescopic sights are those sights that utilize magnification. No person may hunt, shoot, shoot at, wound, kill or pursue any big game animal with any muzzle loading rifle which is less than .44 caliber. Muzzleloading handguns must discharge a projectile of .50 caliber or larger."
SOUTH DAKOTA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS
Muzzleloader Deer Hunts
| Season | Bag Limit | Season Dates | Notes |
| Muzzleloader | See Regs | Dec 1st - Jan 1st |
SOUTH DAKOTA MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
- Muzzleloading rifles must be .44 caliber or larger
- Muzzleloading handguns must be .50 caliber or larger
- Scopes or prohibited during muzzleloader season
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: South Dakota Hunting Regulations
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