Based on 969 research-grade iNaturalist observations in South Dakota, White-tailed Deer is most often recorded in June; in South Dakota it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #5 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Odocoileus virginianus
White-tailed Deer in South Dakota by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in South Dakota in June
American Bison
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Bighorn Sheep
Pronghorn
Least Chipmunk
Mule Deer
Eastern Cottontail
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel
Places to look in South Dakota
State ParkCuster State Park
National ForestBlack Hills National Forest
State ParkPalisades State Park
State ParkSpirit Mound Historic Prairie
State ParkHartford Beach State Park
State ParkLake Herman State Park
FAQ
When does White-tailed Deer appear in South Dakota?
Mainly April–September, with the most records in June.
How common is White-tailed Deer in South Dakota?
It ranks #5 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in South Dakota (969 records in our sample).