by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Outdoor Activities, Places, Wildlife
PIERRE, S.D. – Some of South Dakota’s Great Places are along the birding trail in northeast South Dakota. The 38 trail sites are home to more than 300 species of birds. This region is known to be one of the most productive waterfowl breeding areas in North...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Outdoor Activities, Wildlife
South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season opened this week to sunshine after dark gray days and rain. Although pheasant hunting this year has been more challenging due to crops still in the fields, the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks are saying hunter...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Events, Outdoor Activities, Wildlife
If you’ve never been in South Dakota the day before the opening of pheasant season, it’s difficult to understand just how enormously important the date has become to the state in economic and cultural terms. Thousands of out-of-staters are arriving in...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Outdoor Activities, Wildlife
If you’re a novice, venturing into a new activity like fishing can be daunting. The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks has many resources to help overcome that intimidation factor. Recently, the department issued a news release that listed some of...
by sethtupper | Mar 15, 2021 | Black Hills, Entertainment, Events, Outdoor Activities, Western Culture, Wildlife
For years, the South Dakota event I’ve most wanted to attend is Custer State Park’s annual Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival. I’ve always had a scheduling conflict that’s kept me away. I’m not going to make it this year, either, and now...
