Blog · October 14, 2026 · South Dakota
The Codington County Hunting Map: a South Dakota guide
Owner lookups, public ground and permission tips for hunters around Wallace.
Main page: Codington County, SD GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Codington County facts and neighboring maps).
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Every season, hunters around Wallace ask the same thing about Codington County hunting map: who do I call? Here's how to use the official Codington County map for it, and where the map stops helping.
We'll cover owner lookups for tracts near Wallace, how to approach a landowner, and the agency that sets seasons for Codington County.
How to use the Codington County hunting map
Open the Codington County parcel viewer, turn on aerial imagery, and pan the timber and field edges around Wallace; click a tract to see the owner and acreage. Note which Codington County tracts touch a road; landlocked ground near Waverly needs the owner's route in, not just permission.
Search Codington County parcels by owner, address or ID
For land around South Shore, open the Codington County parcel viewer; it is the map Codington County itself publishes. Use the search box for an address in Kranzburg or a parcel number, or simply zoom in and click a parcel near South Shore. For a backup route to the map covering South Shore, our Codington County directory entry keeps the link current.
Public and private ground in Codington County
Pelican Lake Recreation Area and Sandy Shore Recreation Area are part of the county landscape, and checking which side of a line you're on matters near Wallace. For seasons, licenses, public hunting areas and any access programs that cover Codington County, check South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
Asking a Codington County landowner for permission
A letter or a daytime visit to an owner near Wallace beats a cold call; name the county tract, the game and the dates. Once an owner near Wallace agrees, ask about lines, gates and other hunters on the county tract.
Keeping track of Codington County landowners
Look for travel corridors that cross several owners near Waverly; permission from two neighbors can make a small tract hunt bigger. Keep a simple list for Codington County: tract, owner, mailing address, date contacted and answer, and update it each season.
What Codington County owners want to hear
Wooded draws and field edges near South Shore tend to stay in larger Codington County parcels that are worth a closer look. Some Codington County owners prefer one trusted hunter over many, so ask about exclusive access for the parcel near Kranzburg.
The Codington County economy in brief
Codington County's 2022 business count was 1,202 establishments, with retail trade, construction, and other services the largest groups. Compared with national shares, Codington County leans toward machinery manufacturing and fabricated metal product manufacturing, which shapes demand for land near Wallace.
Getting oriented in Codington County, SD
From Watertown, the seat of the county, the map spreads out to Florence, Henry, Kranzburg, and South Shore. Smaller places such as Waverly, Appleby, and Grover appear on the county map as little clusters of lots. Census Bureau estimates put Codington County at about 28,971 residents in 2023 on approximately 688 square miles of land. Beyond the town lots in Kranzburg, expect big rural parcels across the county.
Tracts that cross the Codington County line
Near the edge of the county, check the next map over: Clark County, Day County, Deuel County, Grant County, and Hamlin County all border it. Every map bordering Codington County is listed on our South Dakota directory.
Staying on the right side of the line
The Codington County parcel lines are approximate; where a fence or posted signs near Waverly disagree with the map, stay on the safe side.
Quick answers for Codington County
How do I locate who owns hunting land in Codington County?
Click the tract on the Codington County parcel viewer; the Codington County record lists the owner of record and a mailing address.
How do hunting leases work near Watertown?
A lease on county ground near Wallace is a private deal; write down dates, game, guests and insurance.
Do I need permission to hunt land near Watertown that isn't posted?
Trespass rules differ by state, so check South Dakota law; asking the Codington County owner first avoids the question.
Is there public hunting land in Codington County?
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks publishes public-land maps covering Codington County; confirm boundaries before hunting near Wallace.
Does the Codington County parcel map display hunting boundaries?
Not really; the viewer for Codington County lists owners, not hunting rights, and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks covers public areas.
Open the official Codington County, SD parcel map Codington County in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.