Also known as: Sandhill crane, Whooping crane (similar, but protected)
The sandhill crane is a species of large crane of North America and extreme northeastern Siberia. The common name of this bird refers to its habitat, such as the Platte River, on the edge of Nebraska's Sandhills on the American Great Plains. Sandhill cranes are known to frequent the edges of bodies of water. The central Platte River Valley in Nebraska is the most important stopover area for the nominotypical subspecies, the lesser sandhill crane (A. c. canadensis), with up to 450,000 of these birds migrating through annually.
Hunting Season
Sandhill Crane Season: Sep 26 - Nov 22. Drawing permit required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Sandhill Crane in South Dakota
Sandhill crane hunting in South Dakota is limited and requires a drawing permit. The season runs Sep 26-Nov 22. Hunting is restricted to specific units. A federal sandhill crane permit, state hunting license, and habitat stamp are required. Whooping crane identification is mandatory as they are a protected endangered species.
When is Sandhill Crane hunting season in South Dakota?
Sandhill Crane Season: Sep 26 - Nov 22. Drawing permit required.
What is the bag limit for Sandhill Crane in South Dakota?
1-3 sandhill cranes per season depending on unit. Drawing permit required.
What's another name for Sandhill Crane?
Sandhill Crane is also known as Sandhill crane, Whooping crane (similar, but protected) in South Dakota.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Sandhill Crane Season: Sep 26 - Nov 22. Drawing permit required. | Link |
| South Dakota | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Sandhill crane hunting in South Dakota is limited and requires a drawing permit. The season runs Sep 26-Nov 22. Hunting | Link |
