The more time we spend on the water, the more we have a favorite species to pursue. Many of us start fishing just hoping for a bite, often from small bluegill or other panfish, and continue to work our way up the species list until we find our favorite. It could be bass, muskie, or […]
Custer State Park is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Miles upon miles of hiking trails, an abundance of wildlife to view, and gorgeous views abound throughout the park. One of the most overlooked activities in the park is fishing, and anglers wishing to try their luck in the Black Hills streams can enjoy all of these […]
Custer State Park, the jewel of South Dakota, is home to many iconic locations. One of these is Legion Lake. One of the most beautiful waterbodies in the state, Legion Lake offers incredible views, a scenic place to paddle, and a relaxing hiking trail. In addition to all of these opportunities, Legion Lake also is […]
We’ve reached another milestone in the fall season, the start of the South Dakota Grouse Season! Grouse season opened Saturday, September 20, which is the official start to the upland game hunting seasons across South Dakota. We highlight this, and everything else going on in the South Dakota outdoors in this week’s report! Fall Fishing […]
One of the most consistent walleye producing crankbaits of all time is the Berkley Flicker Shad, and not resting on their success Berkley Fishing continues to innovate and produce exciting new baits when it comes to walleye fishing. One of the hottest baits the last couple years has been the Berkley Money Badger, and new […]
Berkley Fishing today announced the release of a new bait, the Shallow Money Badger. The shallow running version of the proven successful Money Badger, the Shallow Money Badger allows bass, walleye, and pike anglers to target shallower depths with an aggressive action and versatile profile. The unique profile of the Shallow Money Badger emulates both […]
The 2025 South Dakota Grouse Season will begin Saturday, September 20, and run through January 31, 2026. Expectations are high for the upcoming season, and while the conditions appear soggy to kick the season off, that hasn’t dampened hunters’ excitement. The 2025 Upland Outlook, which is published by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, […]
The 60th Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup will take place on September 26, 2025, and to celebrate the landmark event Travel South Dakota and Custer State Park have shared a five-part video series, “Into the Roundup.” South Dakota has a rich western heritage, and there is no greater celebration of this than the annual Buffalo […]
Preference points for major South Dakota big game and other limited draw seasons are currently available for purchase. Preference point purchase is available September 15 to December 15. Hunters may purchase preference points for every season they are eligible for and did not successfully draw a license nor obtain a preference point with their unsuccessful […]
Pierre, South Dakota is home to not one, but two fantastic walleye fisheries. Running directly through town and dividing Pierre and Fort Pierre is Lake Sharpe, a terrific numbers fishery featuring an abundance of 13-18 inch walleye. Above the dam sits the expansive Lake Oahe, which stretches all the way to Bismarck, North Dakota and […]
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