Don't Forget, Time For New Small Game License
Last weekend I wanted to go coyote hunting. So I got my stuff together and got ready to head out. Suddenly it occurred to me: "It's February." Continue reading…
View ArticleGFP Extends Deadline For Removing Fish Houses from Lakes
Normally February 28 is the deadline to remove fish houses from lakes in South Dakota. It's a sound policy since it is entirely possible to hit the 40's and 50's by March 1. This year that seems a...
View ArticleSportsmen's Show Was More Entertaining for My Kids Than Expected
If you're ever looking for something to do with your kids, I would recommend camper shopping. They won't be bored. Continue reading…
View ArticleNational Wild Turkey Federation 26th Annual Banquet
From pheasants and quail to turkey. The 26th Annual Banquet of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be held in Sioux Falls March 29. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhen Cocking a Clay Bird Trap, Keep Your Foot Off The Trigger
I spend a lot of time around guns. I'm the one who keeps everyone safe and is constantly vigilant when people are handling them. It has come to my attention that I'm not so vigilant setting up clay...
View ArticleSouth Dakota 2019 Fishing Regulations
The one new law for 2019 that was the most talked about was the minimum wage increased to $9.10 per hour. That's great news because for many they can now afford to buy more bait! Continue reading…
View ArticleTraps Must Be Removed from Public Land by May 12
The South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks has announced that all previously allowed nesting predator traps must be removed from public land by May 12, 2019. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Dakota 2019 Deer License Applications Now Open
I don't know why this always happens but it did again. Surprise! Deer applications are open! Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Dakota Deer Hunting Application Deadlines Extended
If you are a deer hunter in South Dakota you should keep up with these new proposals. Continue reading…
View ArticleWinner South Dakota Will Fill Up October 16, 17 And 18
The cars, pickups, trucks and RV's are headed to Winner! Continue reading…
View ArticleBlack Bear Spotted in Black Hills
GFP confirmed a bear was spotted near Rochford. Continue reading…
View ArticleAugust is National Shooting Sports Month
August is National Shooting Sports Month. It's sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to get more people out shooting and maybe try their hand at a new game or get back out and...
View ArticleDo You Have Active Kids? Sign Them Up for the Sioux Falls Youth Triathlon!
The 2018 Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Youth Triathlon will be held Friday, August 10. This is a perfect event for kids between 6 and 18 years of age. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Perfect Summer Day, Kayaking in Trent South Dakota
If you want to have some fun kayaking on the Big Sioux without the hassle, The River of the Double Bend's Campground in Trent is a great choice. Continue reading…
View ArticleGFP to Hold Facebook Live to Clear Up ‘Confusion’ With Deer Proposal
On Thursday August 23 GFP will host a Facebook Live video in which they are going to try to clear up what they call "confusion" regarding the proposal. Continue reading…
View ArticlePheasant Numbers Looking Good for This Year’s Hunting Season
Game, Fish and Parks is out with its prediction for the upcoming pheasant hunting season in South Dakota - and the numbers look good. In fact, they look great. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Dakota’s TIP Line: 146 Arrests
What was the result of 261 calls to South Dakota's TIP Line? Tips from local citizens in the past year have led to 146 arrests and $31,000 in fines. Continue reading…
View ArticlePheasant Numbers Look Good In Both South Dakota, Minnesota
Pheasant Numbers Look Good In Both South Dakota, Minnesota Continue reading…
View ArticleSioux Falls Man Charged for Poaching Dozens of Deer
One of South Dakota's largest individual poaching cases is going to be making its way through the court system this fall. Continue reading…
View ArticleDid You Get Your 2018 East River Deer Tag?
The first draw for East River deer is complete. Did you get yours? Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Dakota Pheasants Forever to Hold Shooting Event in Support of Conservation
If you'd like to shoot some clay pigeons and support South Dakota Pheasant and Quail conservation here is an event for you. Continue reading…
View ArticleThousands of East River Deer Tags Still Available for Draw 2
If you missed on your East River deer tag and are bummed about it and really want to hunt, there are thousands of tags you could apply for. Continue reading…
View ArticleRange Day With My Kids to Teach Firearm Safety and Have Fun
My two oldest kids, ages 10 and 6, have both gone with me to the range before but never for a dedicated kids shooting session. We finally got the first of many of those taken care of on Friday night at...
View ArticleSouth Dakota Deer Hunting: Remembering and Preparing
As I look forward to this years effort here's a look back at last years deer hunt. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Dakota GFP Unanimously Passes Change to Deer Draw
Today the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission unanimously passed the change to the deer draw system that forces applicants to choose one season to apply for in the first draw. Continue reading…
View ArticleResident Pheasant Opener This Weekend in South Dakota
The 3-day resident only pheasant season starts Saturday October 13 and goes through Monday October 15. Continue reading…
View ArticlePheasants and Beer: South Dakota Brewery Competition
After your daily hunt draw a hometown brew and vote for a winner. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Dakota Rolls Out the Orange Carpet for Pheasant Hunters
Blaze orange is sweeping across the South Dakota this weekend for the 100th pheasant hunting season. Continue reading…
View ArticleExcited for the Start of Deer Season
This weekend is the big shabang. The West River firearm deer season open this Saturday, November 10 and is followed the next Saturday by the East River season, both of which run for two weeks and two...
View ArticleAbandon Trailer with Several Deer Discovered in Sioux Falls
Someone is missing their trailer. And their hunting cache. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow South Dakota Deer Licenses Are Doled out Will NOT Be Changing, at Least...
Thanks to a lack of votes by a legislative committee, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks will NOT be changing the way deer hunting licenses will be doled out. Continue reading…
View ArticleMan Sentenced for Poaching Deer – Must Watch ‘Bambi’ Once a Month
An unusual sentence for a man convicted of poaching in Missouri. While in jail for a year he has to watch the Disney movie 'Bambi' at least once a month. Continue reading…
View ArticleNorth Dakota Increases Non-Resident Deer Licenses in 2019
If deer hunting is your thing our neighbors to the north are rolling out the welcome mat. Continue reading…
View ArticleVermillion Hunter Charged With Shooting Family Dog
A Vermillion man has been charged with wreckless discharge of a firearm and trespassing while hunting after mistaking a family dog for a coyote and killing it. Continue reading…
View ArticleDon’t Wreck November Hunting Plans on Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day will be a regular day for some people but it will a romantic evening for others. If you're the latter and you are a big game hunter you may want to do some planning. Continue reading…
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