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South Dakota Fishing
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State Park Visitors Should Leave Fireworks at Home
PIERRE, S.D. – The upcoming Fourth of July holiday is always a busy time in South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas. As you celebrate, Game, Fish and Parks officials ask you to please leave your fireworks at home.
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South Dakota Submits ‘State-Sponsored’ CRP Proposal to National Office
PIERRE, S.D.—On behalf of more than 50 partners from across the state, the S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department presented a Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program proposal to the Governor’s Office last week. With the submission of this proposal on June 3 to the USDA’s Farm Service Agency by Gov. Mike Rounds, there is excitement among many about this program and its expected benefits.
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Pheasants and Other Upland Birds in Peak of Nesting Season
HURON, S.D.—With the prairie winds waving around waist-high grass that has benefited from above-normal precipitation this spring, many nesting birds including pheasant, grouse and waterfowl are at the peak of their critical nesting and brood rearing time.
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Another Record Deer Harvest in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota hunters can look back on 2007 as another record-setting year for deer harvest.
According to harvest surveys compiled by the S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department, last year saw the all-time highest recorded deer harvest in the state and it was the eighth straight year that deer harvest has increased.
According to harvest surveys compiled by the S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department, last year saw the all-time highest recorded deer harvest in the state and it was the eighth straight year that deer harvest has increased.
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Outdoor Expo a Hit; Second Planned for 2009
PIERRE, S.D.—Successful outdoor excursions usually take planning. The same was true of South Dakota’s first-ever Outdoor Expo. More than two years of planning culminated in a weekend event in May at the State Fairgrounds in Huron that introduced more than 4,000 visitors to the wonders of the outdoors.
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Mickelson Trail users to share trail with marathoners this weekend
DEADWOOD, S.D. – Mickelson Trail officials are reminding users that they will be sharing the trail with participants of the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon this Sunday (June 8).
“Non-marathon folks are more than welcome to use the trail during the weekend,” said Park Manager Dana Garry. “We just want to let them know that there will be a large number of other users on that stretch of the trail and ask that they be aware of slower-moving users.”
“Non-marathon folks are more than welcome to use the trail during the weekend,” said Park Manager Dana Garry. “We just want to let them know that there will be a large number of other users on that stretch of the trail and ask that they be aware of slower-moving users.”
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Oahe Downstream to host activities for National Get Outdoors Day
FORT PIERRE, S.D. – Spend the day outside during the National Get Outdoors Day event on June 14 at Oahe Downstream Recreation Area near Pierre/Ft. Pierre.
A wide variety of family activities will take place throughout the day, including fish-golfing, geocaching, Dutch oven cooking, a snorkeling demonstration, a nature hike and various other outdoor activities. Kids will also get a chance to practice boating safety with U.S. Army Corps of Engineer mini-boats they can operate on the water.
A wide variety of family activities will take place throughout the day, including fish-golfing, geocaching, Dutch oven cooking, a snorkeling demonstration, a nature hike and various other outdoor activities. Kids will also get a chance to practice boating safety with U.S. Army Corps of Engineer mini-boats they can operate on the water.
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S.D. Offers Free Fishing This Weekend
PIERRE, S.D.—From the lakes of eastern South Dakota, to the Missouri River reservoirs to the streams of the Black Hills, this state offers a wealth of fishing opportunities and this weekend they’re all yours for free.
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Changes Proposed for Mountain Lion Hunting Season
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D.—The S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Commission is considering major revisions to the state’s mountain lion hunting season. The commission approved the season proposal at its May meeting at the State Game Lodge at Custer State Park.
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Open House Scheduled at Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery
WAUBAY, S.D.--The S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department announces the near completion of a $3 million renovation project at Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery located near Waubay.
On May 10, from 10 a.m. until noon, the public is invited to attend an open house at Blue Dog Hatchery located one-half mile west and one mile north of Waubay. Since its inception in 1982, Blue Dog Hatchery has raised 13 different fish species that have been stocked into South Dakota lakes for sport-fishing opportunities.
On May 10, from 10 a.m. until noon, the public is invited to attend an open house at Blue Dog Hatchery located one-half mile west and one mile north of Waubay. Since its inception in 1982, Blue Dog Hatchery has raised 13 different fish species that have been stocked into South Dakota lakes for sport-fishing opportunities.
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Walk in the Park Outings Provide Opportunities to Get Outdoors
PIERRE, S.D. – Walkers have two opportunities to go outdoors and explore South Dakota State Parks on Saturday, April 19. Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve in North Sioux City invites visitors to have breakfast with the birds while Palisades State Park in Garretson is offering an Earth Day Photo Walk.
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New Law Relies on Parents to Decide if Children Can Hunt
PIERRE, S.D.—South Dakota’s hunting heritage has traditionally been passed from one generation to the next. Recognizing that linage, and wanting to help it along, the S.D. Legislature approved a bill this year that allows children as young as 10 years of age to take part in mentored hunting opportunities.
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Spring Creek Marina and Resort Prepares
PIERRE, S.D.--The marina and resort at Spring Creek Recreation Area is under new management, and preparations are under way for the 2008 season. In February, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks and Spring Creek Ventures, LLC executed a new concession lease agreement.
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GFP Commission Decides Against Longer Pheasant Season
BROOKINGS, S.D.—Heeding the concerns of landowners and sportsmen’s groups, the S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Commission decided against a proposal that would have lengthened the pheasant season to the end of January.
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Time for Whooping Crane Migration Through South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. – Almost 270 endangered whooping cranes are beginning their migration through South Dakota on a 2,500-mile journey to their Canadian nesting grounds, according to Game, Fish and Parks officials.
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Trout Will be Stocked Near Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. – Rainbow trout will be stocked in two areas near Pierre throughout April.
Game, Fish and Parks Fisheries Biologist Robert Hanten of Fort Pierre said the department will stock catchable-sized rainbow trout in the Oahe Marina and in Downs Marina just downstream of the LaFramboise causeway.
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GFP Seeking Input on Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Proposal
PIERRE, SD — The S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department has identified the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program as a powerful tool to meet goals to provide additional undisturbed habitat for wildlife and public hunting access.
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Sage/Redington/Rio offer 8-wt Fly Fishing Outfit for Trout Unlimited Fundraiser
Bainbridge Island, Washington - The top names in Fly Fishing have joined forces together to put togther a world-class fly fishing outfit as a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited-Alaska to help with their efforts protecting the Bristol Bay watershed.
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New State Park Walking Maps
New State Park Walking Maps
PIERRE, S.D.--Walking in the South Dakota state parks is an excellent way to explore the outdoors while getting exercise. To help walkers know how far they are walking on the park roads, the Division of Parks and Recreation has added a new feature to their web site. Walkers can now go online and find the distances for their favorite road walking loops. To access a desired map, go to www.SDparks.info and click on Park Locator. Next click on the park of interest, scroll to the bottom and click on Walking Map.
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Teachers…Get WILD About Foxes and Ferrets
Teachers…Get WILD About Foxes and Ferrets
INTERIOR, S.D – The S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department and Badlands National Park will be offering a teacher workshop, “WILD About Foxes and Ferrets,” on Aug. 1-3.
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