2011

      How to Grow Big Whitetails

      by admin August 31, 2011

      We recently received this interesting article regarding the growth of Whitetail Antlers – a study conducted in South Dakota back in 2009.  The article is part of an ongoing series entitled Trophy Points:  Big Game Research – a series put out by the Boone and Crockett Club. By Kevin L. Monteith (B&C Official Measurer), Jonathan A. Jenks (Distinguished Professor, [...]

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      New SD Record Mt Lion

      by admin August 29, 2011

      Congratulations to Frank Schmidt – holder of the new record Mountain Lion for South Dakota. Here’s Frank’s story … Last summer and early fall I had seen four mountain lions and captured two others on my trail camera.  With that many sightings I thought that this could be the year I kill a lion. I [...]

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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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      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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      2011 Mt. Lion Season Set

      by admin October 15, 2010

      SAVOY, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has approved rules that will allow hunters to harvest up to 50 mountain lions in the 2011 hunting season. The season will let hunters harvest five mountain lions of either sex in Custer State Park. Both the statewide season and Custer State Park season [...]

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