Updated October 31, 2025: The Can-Am Defender for Habitat Raffle successfully raised $150,000 to support habitat conservation in South Dakota! Casey Crooks was the lucky winner of the Can-Am, and everyone who participated supported grassland habitat for pheasants, deer, and other wildlife! Learn more in Can-Am Defender for Habitat Raffle Raises Over $150,000. Time is […]
The 2026 South Dakota State Park Entrance license is now available for purchase. The 2026 entrance sticker shares a glimpse back in history, which will be the theme for the 2026 year. The 2026 license is valid from October 1, 2025, through May 23, 2027. The annual park entrance license provides entry throughout this entire […]
Following a week of temperatures in the 80s and 90s it’s understandable to not have the feeling of fall! However, a cold front has swept through the region, the leaves are changing, and some are beginning to hit the ground….fall is finally upon us!! We highlight it in this week’s South Dakota Outdoors Report! Lake […]
Custer State Park, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is an icon of the American West. Highlighted by the bison herd, which culminates every year in the Buffalo Roundup, the park is known for scenic views, abundant wildlife, and ample outdoor opportunity for the whole family. While hiking popular trails such as Sunday […]
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 […]
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