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> Pheasant & Grouse
This area is known for it's exceptional
pheasant and grouse hunting. There
are thousands of miles of public land,
including the Fort Pierre National
Grasslands. Hunting season on public
lands runs from mid-October through
the end of January.
Many commercially operated
preserves in Pierre offer pheasant
hunting until early spring. Look for
pheasants in farmed fields, tree belts
and wetlands. Grouse prefer native
prairie grass and brushy areas.
> Waterfowl
More than 15 million ducks and
750,000 geese travel through South
Dakota each October to January as
they migrate toward warmer climates.
Pierre offers excellent hunting of
mallards, pintails, gadwall, teal ducks,
Canadian snow geese and blue geese.
February through May brings a second
season, specifically for snow geese.
> Deer, Antelope,
Buffalo & Turkey
If big game is more your style,
we have an assortment of whitetail
deer, mule deer, antelope and turkey.
Antelope, whitetails and mule deer
inhabit areas west of the Missouri
River, including the Fort Pierre
National Grassland. East of the river,
look for whitetails in farmed areas.
Wild turkeys are found in wooded
and brushy areas along the river.
> Prairie Dogs & Coyotes
If you're looking for some off-season
hunting, South Dakota has year-round
hunting for coyotes and prairie dogs.
Found throughout South Dakota’s
prairies and rolling hills, prairie dogs
may be hunted on private lands with
the owner’s permission. The Fort Pierre
National Grasslands are also known
for having several prairie dog towns
and is open to the public. Call the Fort
Pierre Ranger District at 605.224.5517
for information.
> Sporting Clays
If you're looking to sharpen your
shooting game, Pierre has some
awesome sporting clay options.
Willow Creek has a course located
20 minutes oustide of Fort Pierre,
visit www.willowcreekwildlife.com
for more information. Izaak Walton
League also hosts shooting sports and
is located in Pierre, call 605.224.9723.
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