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Hunting and Fishing

Prairie Chickens are abundant in Pierre and have a similar hunting season as pheasants.

Pheasant hunting is a South Dakota family tradition.

Pierre is surrounded by thousands of acres of public and private hunting land.

Pheasant hunting season is locally referred to as Rooster Rush.

Pheasant hunting season runs mid-October until the end of December.

The Chinese Ring-necked Pheasant is the state bird of South Dakota.

Hunters who know prefer to hunt Pierre, SD.

Enjoy late season pheasant hunting in Pierre, S.D.

The Sharptail Grouse can also be hunted in and around the Pierre area.

Many of Pierre's hotels are hunting dog friendly!

Abundant cropland and the Ft. Pierre National Grassland provide excellent pheasant habitat.

Hunting

From the shores of Lake Oahe to the prairies of the Fort Pierre National Grassland, the area surrounding Pierre and Fort Pierre boasts a rich diversity of big and small game. Hunting in the Pierre area is a sport nearly year-round, as it is throughout the state.

You'll find a variety of fish in Pierre that require different bait and techniques.

Hook a walleye in Lake Oahe or Lake Sharpe in Pierre.

Fishing in Pierre is fun for entire family!

Pierre sits on the shores of Lakes Oahe and Sharpe, two Missouri River Reservoirs

The Missouri River in Pierre, SD is open year-round.

Fishing

The Pierre area’s numerous lakes and ponds boast extraordinary freshwater fishing in every season. Abundant, well-managed populations of numerous species provide exciting fishing on hundreds of miles of shoreline on Lake Oahe an Lake Sharpe. Smaller ponds and lakes dot the nearby prairies and the Fort Pierre National Grassland, offering excellent fishing from shore and small craft. Successful ice fishing spans locations and species.

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