Historic National Fish Hatchery · South Dakota · FWS Region 6

D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Lawrence County, South Dakota, D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with about 11 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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D.C. Booth Historic NFH hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at D.C. Booth Historic NFH

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 11 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 11 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid South Dakota hunting license and any required tags or stamps — South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at D.C. Booth Historic NFH

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for D.C. Booth Historic NFH.

How to get to D.C. Booth Historic NFH

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Destination: D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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44.48053, -103.86135
DMS
44°28′49.9″N 103°51′40.9″W

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Nearest towns

  • Rapid City, SD42 mi NW of town
  • Gillette, WY82 mi E of town
  • Martin, SD140 mi NW of town
  • Sheridan, WY154 mi E of town

Closest airports

  • RAP Rapid City Regional50 mi
  • CPR Casper/Natrona County169 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at D.C. Booth Historic NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Denver local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:46 AM6:16 AM7:34 PM13h 18m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:02 AM6:32 AM7:08 PM12h 36m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:21 AM6:51 AM6:38 PM11h 47m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM6:13 PM11h 04m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:01 AM6:31 AM4:46 PM10h 15m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:20 AM6:50 AM4:29 PM9h 39m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:41 AM7:11 AM4:18 PM9h 07m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:54 AM7:24 AM4:16 PM8h 52m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:01 AM7:31 AM4:25 PM8h 53m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:58 AM7:28 AM4:39 PM9h 11m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:44 AM7:14 AM5:02 PM9h 47m

Computed for 44.481, -103.861 (MDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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D.C. Booth Historic NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at D.C. Booth Historic NFH?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt D.C. Booth Historic NFH?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for D.C. Booth Historic NFH. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Where is D.C. Booth Historic NFH located?

D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery is in Lawrence County, South Dakota, about 42 miles NW of Rapid City, SD (straight-line). GPS: 44.48053, -103.86135.

What are legal shooting hours at D.C. Booth Historic NFH?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.