SD Black Hills Whitetail

Dooger · Nov 11, 2018

First post (lurker)!

Couple last minute things are coming to mind as I prepare to camp and hunt in the Hills this coming week. I’m coming from Upper MI as a first timer. I’m a big woods hunter and like to get back in where there’s not much pressure. Not planning on road hunting one bit. More of a still hunter.

Do I need the $20 permit to cut wood for my wall tent while on NF land? All other areas I’ve camped I don’t need it as the wood would be used for a temporary camp. I plan on stopping at the district office anyways, but just thought I’d ask.

Also, can you guys post some pics for me? I’m looking for a bigger deer, but don’t want to pass up something I probably should’ve shot. I’d like a 120”, but I’m not sure how feasible that is from what I’ve read.

Thanks in advance!

recon6036 · Nov 12, 2018

Welcome from another Yooper. I dont know anything about SD deer but good luck

Dooger · Nov 12, 2018

Thanks!

ZBB · Nov 12, 2018

little hills buck

Average hills bucks.

Above average hills bucks, I wouldn’t pass on these.
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Another above average deer.

This is my first time posting pictures, so hopefully it worked out. As for the fire wood I’m not 100% but I think you do need a permit. I stayed at a FS campground this summer and they had a lot of rounds stacked all over any they said I could take them though. Either way good luck. Hope you have a good time. Where abouts in the hills are you planning on going? Sorry for the sideways pics, I don’t know what I did wrong.

Dooger · Nov 12, 2018

Thanks! That helps. Hopefully I can find a good one N, S or W of Custer. Looks like the highs are in the 50’s next week though. How long should I hold out for an above average buck? I hunt hard and get back into some country.

ZBB · Nov 12, 2018

Jeez I don’t know man, I’m originally from the Lead/Deadwood area so the furthest south I’ve been is around the hill city area. I will say that the two bigger euro mounts that I have were deadheads found in that area. I think they should be pretty frisky next week honestly so the chances are a little higher to run into something bigger. I don’t think you need to go balls to the wall with getting into the roughest terrain. If you do that’s great, but I think you’ll be walking by a lot of deer to get there. Still hunt the ridges and it should produce. I’ve always wanted to go west of Custer where the jasper fire burned but like I said that was a hell of a drive. Good luck

Dooger · Nov 12, 2018

Thanks!

beagle001 · Nov 13, 2018

I think you’ll only have to hunt half as hard as you want to. From what I’ve seen, the buck:doe rate is out of whack- does EVERYWHERE. Chances are, you’ll see a pile driving around. As far as buck size, I think there are good ones out there, but I would be happy to settle with that 110” range.

Wish I could help with the firewood, but I’d be happy to hear what you find out, hoping to draw a whitetail tag in the next year or two

Dooger · Nov 13, 2018

Got a call back from the Hell Canyon Ranger District; no need for a camping permit or firewood permit.

Thanks guys!

CampRipleyLF · Dec 11, 2018

Dooger how did your trip go?

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