PIERRE, S.D. – After a lengthy debate and testimony both for and against lengthening the pheasant season, the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission voted to keep the season similar to 2008. The 2009 pheasant season will run from October 17, 2009 through January 3, 2010. In related actions, the Commission voted no to [...]
Dispelling The Myths Of South Dakota Pheasant Hunting
Myth No. 1: Most of the birds are shot when the season opens. It’s a tradition like no other.. an opening weekend pheasant hunt in South Dakota. Each year, outdoor enthusiasts from around the world re-visit the state where they have been developing traditions, friendship and memories for generations. In addition to great friends, family [...]
South Dakota Pheasant Season May Be Lengthened
PIERRE, S.D. – A proposal to lengthen the South Dakota pheasant season one week will be considered at the April Game, Fish and Parks Commission meeting in Sioux Falls. The recommendation brought forward by the GFP Division of Wildlife would extend the season from the first Sunday in January to the second Sunday of the [...]
Winter Wildlife Woes Continue
North Dakota Game and Fish Department biologists indicate the final 4-6 weeks of winter will be critical to the health of the state’s wildlife. “Depending on how the rest of the winter plays out, the cumulative impact could be significant,” said Randy Kreil, wildlife chief. Reports of pheasant losses continue, especially after the statewide rain [...]
How is this Hard Winter Effecting Pheasant Populations?
North Dakota upland game supervisor Stan Kohn provides his insights into this winter’s effects on upland game birds and particularly the ring-necked pheasant. Apparently, it hasn’t had much of an effect on wildlife so far. That’s good news. Watch a pretty good video by the Game and Fish Department, North Dakota here.
Updated CRP Rental Rates Make Conservation Programs More Attractive
PIERRE, S.D. — Updated rental rates are now available for new Conservation Reserve Program contracts. In many areas of South Dakota, average CRP rental rates have increased 10 percent to 20 percent, making them much more competitive with local cash rent. “This increase in CRP rental rates will make enrolling environmentally sensitive lands such as [...]
South Dakota Pheasant Numbers Up Again
PIERRE, S.D.—Favorable weather conditions and good habitat have once again combined to produce a record pheasant crop in South Dakota. Brood count surveys conducted by the S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department tallied pheasant numbers that once again hearken back to the days of the Soil Bank era in the 1950s and ’60s. Surveys that [...]
Our South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Video is Finished!
Finally! The new video for our South Dakota pheasant hunts is finished. We’ve been working with Eef Productions on it and they did a great job. Check it out. If you are interested in pheasant hunting in South Dakota with us, contact an Outdoors International broker. Outfitters: If you are interested in a professional promotional [...]
S.D. Offering More Opportunities for Young Hunters
PIERRE, S.D.—Two South Dakota hunting seasons have been expanded to allow more opportunities for young hunters and more opportunities are on the way. The S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Commission has approved changes in the youth pheasant season that lengthen the season and allow hunting to start earlier in the day. The 2008 season will [...]
Preparation For Your Upcoming S. Dakota Pheasant Hunt
I’ve put together a little checklist of things you need to bring and/or be aware of if you are going on a pheasant hunt with our outfitter there. We want you to be fully aware of everything you may encounter so you can fully enjoy your experience. Required equipment: South Dakota Small Game Hunting License. [...]
Pheasant History in South Dakota
In the Beginning I doubt the one-day season in Spink County carried much resemblance to the festive atmosphere of opening days of modern times. It’s hard to imagine that a bird that currently numbers somewhere near the 10 million mark was once non-existent in this state. This arguably most prolific game bird known to man [...]
Outfitter Report: First South Dakota Pheasant Hunt of 2007
Our first South Dakota pheasant hunt of the season was a success! We had eight hunters mostly from Vail, Colorado, including Chuck’s cousin and two nephews. We got our limit of birds every day. Ninety birds in three days! AWESOME! The corn is still standing, so it is bound to just get better once it [...]
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