After spending time over Thanksgiving with family and friends, enjoying good food, and likely a football game or two, many hunters, anglers, and trappers set their sights on the winter season. While winter is viewed as a slow time by many, some of the best outdoor opportunities in the region are just beginning! Time to […]
Many of us think of fishing as a summer activity. Hot sun, warm breeze, and the crash of the waves on our favorite shoreline is what you may be envisioning right now and on a cold winter’s night it’s hard to blame you! Old Man Winter’s grasp can be hard to escape, but many anglers […]
Your rods are packed, electronics are charged, gas tanks are full and it’s time to hit the road on the ice fishing trip you’ve been planning for months. You pull out your phone to text your friends and see “WINTER WEATHER WARNING” pop up on your screen. You’ve got to be kidding me. Shouldn’t there […]
After a tough year of fishing on the Lake Oahe reservoir, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) provided an update on the status of the Lake Oahe fishery. Anglers enjoyed an incredible bite for trophy walleyes, but struggled greatly to find “slot” fish, or fish that are 15-19 inches. Fishing was particularly tough […]
The Second Century Habitat Fund, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Toyota, and Alumacraft boats are raffling off the ultimate outdoor package with all proceeds supporting habitat in South Dakota. The ultimate outdoor raffle package is valued at $90,000 and includes: The proceeds of this raffle will support the Second Century Working Lands Program, Conservation Reserve Enhancement […]
Fall is a special time of year in South Dakota, pheasant season is in full swing, and the fall bite is rounding into form! A gorgeous weekend saw many hunters hitting the field and anglers hitting the water. Pheasant Hunting Report Two weeks into the season, pheasant hunters are painting a pretty good picture of […]
The 2022 South Dakota Traditional Pheasant season is officially open! While the roosters are cackling and the fields are turning orange, don’t forget about the fishing opportunities that South Dakota has to offer! You can easily turn your pheasant hunt into a blast and cast adventure! Take advantage of the shore fishing as the sun […]
Trolling crankbaits is a popular way to target walleye especially in the summer months, but as the leaves begin to change and the brisk fall air takes hold don’t put those crankbaits away quite yet! Indeed, crankbaits can play a major part of your success especially in the early and mid-fall. In the fall, walleyes […]
This week’s fishing report provides a special look into Lake Francis Case along the Chamberlain area. Next week, Nick Harrington and Mason Propst will be competing in the 21st Annual Cedar Shore Walleye Tournament hosted by The Fishing Crew. Find the complete report from three days of pre-fishing in preparation as we take a special […]
One of the most special fisheries in the area, Lake Oahe is truly a spectacular reservoir. The expansive waterbody features both numbers and trophy caliber walleye, terrific smallmouth bass fishing and the only salmon fishery in the state. Indeed, Lake Oahe continues to maintain its reputation as one of the most unique bodies of water […]
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