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Marks Big Buck Contest

by OOBuck February 9, 2012

This year marks the 6th annual contest for Mark and his crew, and they expect that it will also be the largest! WHEN: Saturday, February 11th 6:00-9:00PM WHERE: Spearfish Convention Center (Spearfish, SD) COST: $15 Adult Admission (Kids under 12 are FREE!) Entry includes Dinner and 6 entries into the Great Gun and Bow Giveaway! [...]

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2011 Firearms Anterless Season Closes Sunday

by admin January 7, 2012

PIERRE, S.D. – The 2011 East and West River Firearms Deer Seasons close Sunday, Jan. 8. The firearms seasons reopened on Dec. 31, 2011 for antlerless deer only. The antlerless extension to the season is used as a management tool to allow for harvest of antlerless deer only. All antlerless permits issued for these two [...]

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2012 SD Mountain Lion Season

by admin December 31, 2011

2012 – Mountain Lion Harvest Status: Total Lions: 67 Female Lions: 42 Mountain Lion Records: Statewide Season Harvest Status, this list is updated as Mt. Lions are reported. Lion # Date Sex Est. Age Wgt Location SW-1 1/1/2012 F 2 80 Custer SW-2 1/1/2012 F 6 88 Custer SW-3 1/1/2012 M 2 90 Pennington SW-4 [...]

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2012 Coyote Calling Contest

by OOBuck December 22, 2011

2012 South Dakota Hunting – Coyote Calling Contest Sponsored in part by: Lynns Dakotamart

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2011 SD Pheasant Outlook

by admin August 26, 2011

2011 Pheasant Brood Survey Results by Area PHEASANT COUNTS DECLINE FROM HISTORIC HIGHS, BUT STILL GOOD Pheasants per mile (PPM) Difference of 2011 PPM with City Area 2011 Survey 2010 Survey 10-yr. ave. 2010 Survey 10-yr. ave. Chamberlain 11.51 17.00 15.70 -32% -27% Winner 7.16 8.42 7.41 -15% -3% Pierre 9.15 13.95 8.50 -34% 8% [...]

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SDGFP 2011 Legislative Results

by OOBuck March 16, 2011

For all of you have not been keeping up with the changes that happened in the 2011 South Dakota Legislature, I thought I would condense the items decided upon down for you. If you want the full read, I recommend checking out this document provided by the GFP.  It provides the details of each of [...]

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Mountain Lion Season 2011

by OOBuck January 26, 2011

2011 STATEWIDE SEASON SUMMARY Season Dates: Jan. 1-Mar. 31, 2011; or When a limit of 45 total mountain lions are taken; or When a limit of 30 female mountain lions are take Statewide Season Harvest Status, this list is updated as Mt. Lions are reported. Mt Lion # Date of Harvest Sex Estimated Age Weight [...]

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SDGFP Legislative Updates

by admin January 25, 2011

Stay tuned  for the latest SDGFP Legislative updates as the 2011 sessions begin. See the full legislative calendar HERE Bills introduced by or relating to GF&P (and their progress) January 25th January 10th Stay tuned for updates…

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Mark’s Big Buck Contest Results

by OOBuck January 11, 2011

The awards party for Mark’s Barbershop 5th Annual Big Buck Contest was held at the Spearfish park pavilion on Saturday January 8th starting at 6PM. With 400 participants, this year’s award party was the largest to date. Hosting hunters and enthusiasts from Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota, Mark’s Big Buck contest showcases the best [...]

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2011 Hunting and Fishing Licenses

by admin December 13, 2010

2011 SD Hunting and Fishing Licenses to go on sale PIERRE, S.D. – Hunters and anglers looking to get a jump on the upcoming 2011 seasons in South Dakota will be able to purchase their new licenses beginning on Dec. 15. However, 2010 licenses will be valid through Jan. 31, 2011, for fishing, small game [...]

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