GFP Forcing Some Hunters to Join 21st Century
Some old school hunters will need a printer if they want to continue resisting going digital for their hunting licenses. Continue reading…
View ArticleGFP Gets New Website, It's Better Not Perfect
The Department of Game, Fish and Parks unveiled their new website on Tuesday. Continue reading…
View ArticleArea Cyclocross Racer Dillon McNeil Takes 3rd at Nationals
I interviewed Dillon McNeil last week on The Patrick Lalley Show as he was preparing to travel to Reno, Nev., for the USA Cycling Cyclocross Nationals. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow to Not Shoot Yourself and Others
Every now and then there is a news story about some person who accidentally shot themselves while "cleaning a gun." It's mind boggling to me. Continue reading…
View ArticleGFP Changes How Preference Points Work
Few things cause more frustration and confusion for South Dakota hunters than being able to draw the tags they want. Now the GFP is trying to make it better. Continue reading…
View ArticleType 99: Japanese Rifle My Grandfather Brought Home From the War
Both of my Grandfathers served in World War II. One of them left me with a piece of history. Continue reading…
View ArticleWinter Olympics Sioux Falls-Style
Pick your Olympic sport that could be held here in Sioux Falls. Continue reading…
View ArticleReservations for South Dakota Campsites and Cabins Opening
During these cold February days in South Dakota its fun to think about spring and summer camping. It's time to get your favorite spots reserved! Continue reading…
View ArticleTen South Dakota Communites Win Recreation Grants
Ten communities in South Dakota won federal grants, awarded by Gov. Dennis Daugaard to improve recreation projects. Continue reading…
View ArticleWest-Side Dam Will Open for Bike Trail Extension this Year
There's good news for bikers, runners, and anybody else who uses the bike trail along the west side. The City of Sioux Falls is taking bids for an extension. Continue reading…
View ArticleDoes a Training Ride Count if it Won't Post Online?
There's a fantastic virtual reality training program out there called Zwift. There's another program, Strava, where athletes can log and shared with friends. Continue reading…
View ArticleNational Wild Turkey Federation 25th Annual Banquet
From pheasants and quail to turkey. The 25th Annual Banquet of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be held in Sioux Falls in March. Continue reading…
View ArticleHave You Ever Tried Making An Omelette in a Baggie?
On a recent winter camping trip to Sibley State Park in Minnesota, we enjoyed a hot, tasty omelet breakfast made in a baggie. It was great! Continue reading…
View ArticleGFP to Hold Forum on New Deer Tag Drawing Alternatives
The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks announced today that they are seeking input from hunters on potential changes that could be made to the process for drawing deer tags. Continue...
View ArticleHunters Could Wear Fluorescent Pink. Would You Want To?
Open up a hunter's closet and you'll find orange. And I mean blaze orange. Drive the highways and byways, the gravel roads and the dirt paths and look out there, off in the distance...blaze orange...
View ArticleGame, Fish and Parks Seeks Input on Late Season Antlerless Deer. I've Got Some!
Game, Fish and Parks announced today that it is seeking input from the public on what to do with the late season antlerless deer hunting periods. I have some. Continue reading…
View ArticleBooking a Father's Day Camping Trip – And a Good Tip from This Dad
Ever since my kids were young we’ve been heading out for camping trips on Father’s Day weekend. It turned out to be one of the best traditions we still keep. Continue reading…
View ArticleFourth Of July Reservations Opening For South Dakota State Parks
I absolutely love South Dakota's state parks. But if you desire to get the site you want you need to make reservations for campsites and cabins as soon as you can. Continue reading…
View ArticleWho From South Dakota is Running in the Boston Marathon?
This year at the Boston Marathon South Dakota will have 38 bib numbers. Continue reading…
View ArticleEast River Deer Season Proposal Makes Big Change to Sully County
The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Commission proposed the 2018 East River Deer season. Some items in it are benign and other are more noteworthy. Continue reading…
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