GF&P Extending Fish House Removal Deadline
Because heavy snow and wind have made driving on lakes difficult in many areas of the state, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks has extended […]
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GFP Commission Briefed on Non-Meandered Waters Legislation
The Game Fish and Parks Commission Thursday was briefed on the status of legislation moving through the legislature dealing with the lake access issues on […]
Doing it Right During South Dakota Deer Hunting Season
Hunting for deer with rifles in South Dakota is underway in western parts of the state with the East River season beginning this weekend. The […]
Resident Only Hunting Kicks Off Pheasant Season this Weekend
Far fewer pheasants are expected this hunting season in South Dakota, so hunters will just have to try harder. State Game Official Josh Delger says […]
Mitchell Has First Ever Moose Sighting
Mitchell has had its first moose sighting on record. State Game, Fish, and Parks Officer, Andy Peterson says it took about 10 state game officers […]
GF&P Gets Update on Pheasant Count
While the summer road survey shows pheasant numbers down, hunters should still have a good chance at success this fall. The South Dakota Game, Fish […]
Annual Survey Indicates Pheasant Numbers Are Down Statewide
There’s been a dramatic drop in South Dakota’s pheasant population from last year. State Game Official Travis Runia who conducts the annual pheasant survey says there […]
Non-Meandered Lakes Legislation Bringing Fisherman Back to the Water
South Dakota Game Fish and Parks officials say anglers are returning to South Dakota waters following passage of emergency legislation that reopened nearly 30 non-meandered […]
GF&P Secretary Says “No Easy Fix” for Lakes Issue
A crowd of around 100 folks turned out Wednesday night at Lake Area Tech in Watertown to hear two hours of discussion on a water […]
State GF&P Proposing Reductions in Deer Tags
A rough winter and disease had a major impact on South Dakota’s deer herd. That’s State Senior Big Game Biologist Andy Lindbloom. State Game, Fish […]