Category: News and Notes

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, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Each fall, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists conduct their annual fall lake sampling. This data is then made available to anglers, who may use it to learn more about their favorite fisheries and discover new ones as well. “Beginning in late-summer, and into early-fall, our fisheries crews begin their annual lake […]

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The Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) has announced their 2025 season schedule. This schedule will include six regular-season events, the 2025 World Walleye Championship for 2024 season qualifiers, and the 2026 World Walleye Championship for the 2025 season qualifiers.  The 2025 season features six regular-season events across six different states. Teams that participate in three or […]

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