It is officially deer season in South Dakota! While archery deer season began September 1 and other seasons such as Black Hills and Refuge Deer have been underway as well, the two major firearm seasons in South Dakota are West River and East River Deer. The West River Deer/Special Buck season runs November 16-December 1, […]
The lead up to the 2024 South Dakota pheasant season was highly touted as one of the best years in recent memory, and the hunting has lived up to the hype and then some. Reports are pouring in from the field regarding the fantastic bird numbers, great hunting conditions, and the overall excitement surrounding the […]
The third annual Casting for Recovery-South Dakota retreat is scheduled to take place September 12-14, 2025 at Outlaw Ranch in Custer. Casting for Recovery retreats are focused on providing women impacted by breast cancer the opportunity to experience healing through fly fishing, community, and nature. Retreats are free for participants who are selected by application. […]
A new state record has come out of Lake Oahe this fall, and it was not a record many individuals would expect! The brown trout bowfishing record was set by Ty Smith, with a 6-pound 12-ounce brown trout from the lower end of Lake Oahe. This was the first brown trout to set the record […]
The National Walleye Tour (NWT) has announced a change to the previously published 2025 schedule. The first event of the season has officially been moved to Lake Sharpe in Pierre, South Dakota. The event will be the same dates, April 24-25, as the previously scheduled season opener that was slated for Bismarck, North Dakota. The […]
Pheasant season is upon us, and the outlook for the 2024 pheasant hunting season in South Dakota is extremely positive! Hunters should expect to find both great numbers of birds and ample public hunting opportunities as South Dakota continues to prove it is the greatest state to pheasant hunt. The 2023 season was extremely successful, […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has two major boat ramp replacements taking place this fall, the first being the main ramp at the Lake Thompson State Recreation Area and the second being the North Point Recreation Area main ramp. Beginning October 21, the main ramp at the North Point Recreation Area on […]
Dry conditions have been persisting across South Dakota, particularly western South Dakota, and this has prompted both South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and the US Forest Service to issue reminders on how to prevent wildfire. Fall means hunting, fishing, and camping are all going strong and however individuals enjoy recreating across the state, […]
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the main ramp at Lake Thompson State Recreation area, sitting on Lake Thompson near De Smet, will be temporarily closed to the public for a complete boat ramp replacement. “This ramp will be closed beginning October 2,” stated Adam Kulesa, GFP Parks Planning Administrator, in […]
The fall season is here, and there is no better time to visit South Dakota State Parks. Fall is the perfect time for hunters, anglers, or campers looking to enjoy a quiet campground to visit the parks. “Whether you’re looking to set up the perfect base camp for your hunting trip, find the perfect spot […]
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