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 […]
We are officially halfway through the Midwest Walleye Challenge in South Dakota, and this means it’s time for a halftime special! We take a look at where things stand in the event, and a bit of the bite the anglers have been on! The Midwest Walleye Challenge began on April 1, and runs through June […]
It’s been a jam-packed last couple weeks and we are very behind on our League Reports! Apologies for that and hoping to get caught up here! The hot streak continued, literally with the hot weather, through Week Five, but cold weather, rain, and muddy water complicated things for Week Six. We discuss it all, these […]
The application period is open for the 2025 South Dakota Firearm Deer seasons. Applications for the Black Hills Deer, Custer Deer, East River Deer, Muzzleloader Deer, Refuge Deer, and West River Deer seasons are due by 8 a.m. Central Time Tuesday, June 17. Residents are eligible to apply for all six seasons, and nonresidents are […]
There is a new opportunity waiting in many South Dakota State Parks this year, with anglers targeting special reward tagged fish on many local fisheries. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) fisheries biologists have tagged thousands of fish across the state, with many being released into small ponds and dams within parks and recreation […]
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