South Dakota is known as the greatest state to pheasant hunt, and for good reason, over 1.3 million pheasants were harvested during the 2024 season. The upland game bird hunting opportunities extend far beyond pheasants, with South Dakota having fantastic grouse hunting as well! Learn More: South Dakota Celebrates Best Pheasant Season in a Decade […]
The application deadline for the 2025 Casting for Recovery South Dakota retreat is quickly approaching! Applications must be submitted by Thursday, July 3. The 2025 Casting for Recovery South Dakota retreat will return to the Black Hills, where participants will enjoy a free weekend of fly fishing, connection, and healing. The retreat is open for […]
The 2025 Tuesday Night Walleye Fishing League season has concluded, and this season proved to be the best year yet. Team Propst/Harrington ultimately ended up 4th for Team of the Year. While this result is something to be proud of, the excitement for the coming season is the feeling that comes in strongest. “This was […]
The 2025 Midwest Walleye Challenge in South Dakota is nearing completion! The event wraps up June 29, 2025. As the days close out, the leaderboard continues to be open in terms of biggest walleye, which can change at any moment with one big bite! The current leaderboard for big walleye is as follows: The current […]
This week features one of the most in-depth fishing reports we’ve had in quite some time, covering both major fisheries in the Pierre area. It’s been a busy (and successful) week of fishing on both Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe, and we have all the details in this week’s report! Lake Sharpe While the fishing […]
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. Habitat is […]
The 2024 pheasant season was fantastic in South Dakota, and the final harvest reports indicate over 1.3 million roosters were harvested by hunters. According to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) this is the highest pheasant harvest in 13 years. “The 2024 South Dakota pheasant season was absolutely spectacular,” said Governor Larry Rhoden in […]
It has been a bit since the last fishing report! Sorry about that! The last couple weeks were devoted to family, which included a week in Hawaii and fishing has not been on the mind! That said, Pearl Harbor is a must see for any history fan (Day of Infamy by Walter Lord is also […]
There are just over two weeks left in the Midwest Walleye Challenge in South Dakota, so as we prepare for the final push let’s take a look at where things stand currently in the event! “You may have noticed there haven’t been any updates from me for about two weeks,” said Nick Harrington, Owner of […]
It’s been an exciting year for Lip Ripper Fishing so far, and it is time to share one of the major areas of expansion that’s been taking place this season! “One of my goals for this year was to really expand on YouTube,” says Nick Harrington, Owner of Lip Ripper Fishing. “I’ve always used YouTube […]
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