Hunting & fishing outdoor learning events

GFP partners with local groups and organizations to bring the outdoor experience to both youth and adults. Here is a schedule of coming events where participants can gain an introduction to hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.

DATE
LOCATION
TIMES
EVENT
CONTACT
 DETAILS
18-May
Newton Hills Park near Canton
Step Outside Event at Lake Lakota
Nate Stukel 605.987.2271
18-May
Rapid City
Step Outside Event
GFP Office 605.394.2391
18-May
Huron
Step Outside Fishing Derby
Chris Kuntz 605.353-7146
 Fun and learning for kids; equipment and bait available, bring own rod & reel if you have one
18-May
Jones Co.
4-H Fishing Day
Chamberlain GFP 605.734.4530
 Fun and learning for kids; equipment and bait available, bring own rod & reel if you have one
18-May
Lake Louise in Hand Co.
Wall Lake Kid's Fishing Derby
Cory Flor 605.853.3644
 Fun fishing activity for youth; equipment and bait available, bring own rod & reel if you have one
19-May
Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus
Nature Walk with Bark Ranger
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Take your dog for a walk and learn about nature at the same time; REGISTRATION REQUIRED
25-May
Yankton Izaak Walton League
Step Outside Program
Sam Schelhaas 605.668.2987
31-May
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
01-Jun
Sioux Falls Family Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
01-Jun
Parker Sporting Fields
Step Outside Program
Brian Humphrey 605.387.5603
 Located on Sporting Fields on 454th Ave in Turner Co.; 
01-Jun
Murdo
Youth Outdoor Day
Chamberlain GFP 605.734.4530
01-Jun
Sisseton
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Women on Target
Dean Shultz 605.698.3852
 Safe gun handling and shooting skills for ages 16 and older; variety of firearms in low stress learning environment
07-Jun
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
08-Jun
Sioux Falls Family Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
08-Jun
Lemmon
Step Outside Program
Keith Mutschler 605.374.7726
08-Jun
Winner
Outdoor Day
Matt Hill at 605.842.0894
08-Jun
Mitchell Cabelas
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Step Outside Program
Andy Petersen 605.995.8148
Jun 8-9
Pierre Down's Marina
Kid's Fishing Weekend
GFP Office 605.223.7681
 Learn to fish and learn boating safety; equipment, boat and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one
Jun 8-9
Huron State Fairgrounds
6th Annual S.D. Outdoor Expo
State Fair 605.353.7340
 Free, hands-on outdoor recreation activities; Info at sdoutdoorexpo.com
14-Jun
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
15-Jun
Sioux Falls Family Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
15-Jun
Belle Fourche
Step Outside Program
Bill Eastman 605.892.4968
15-Jun
Onida
Kid's Fishing Day
Andy Schmahl 605.258.2124
 Fun and learning for kids; equipment and bait available, bring own rod & reel if you have one
15-Jun
Huron Shooting Range
Step Outside Program
Chris Kuntz 605.353-7146
 Shooting activities and more; located on 7th Street NE
21-Jun
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
22-Jun
Sioux Falls Family Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
22-Jun
Tea
Step Outside Program
Nate Stukel 605.987.2271
22-Jun
Hill City
Step Outside Program
Blair Waite 605.574.4497
22-Jun
Dell Rapids
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Step Outside Program
Chad Williams 605.997.2211
 At Dell Rapids Sportsmen's Club; Preregistration is required.
27-Jun
Hot Springs
Step Outside Program
D.J. Schroeder 605.745.6100
28-Jun
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
29-Jun
Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus
Women's Try It Day
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Free event for women to try fishing, archery, kayaking and more; no registration
29-Jun
Gettysburg - Lake Hurley
Area Outdoor Youth Day
Brad Saltsman 605.765.9739
29-Jun
Centerville Gunderson Park
Step Outside Program
Brian Humphrey 605.387.5603
29-Jun
Rapid City Outdoor Campus
International Mud Day
TOC-West 605.394.2310
 Kids get dirty with clean outdoor fun
29-Jun
Roy Lake State Park
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Outdoor Family Day
Casey Dowler 605.448.5500
05-Jul
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
06-Jul
Sioux Falls Family Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
12-Jul
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
13-Jul
Sioux Falls Family Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
13-Jul
Sturgis
Step Outside Program
Scot Hawks 605.347.8540
13-Jul
Jerauld Co.
Step Outside Program
Chris Kuntz 605.353-7146
19-Jul
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
20-Jul
Sioux Falls Family Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
20-Jul
Rapid City Outdoor Campus
Outdoor University
TOC-West 605.394.2310
 Dip your toes in the refreshing world of outdoor recreation, try our hands-on activities for families
20-Jul
Salem Shooting Range
Step Outside Program
Matt Talbert 605.425.2037
 Shooting and other outdoor activities for youth; shooting Range located Hwy 38 & 444th Street
20-Jul
Rapid City Outdoor Campus
ADA Celebration Picnic & Fishing
TOC-West 605.394.2310
 Fun and fishing at The Outdoor Campus
26-Jul
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
27-Jul
Sioux Falls Family Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
27-Jul
Custer
Step Outside Program
Jacob Ehlert 605.673.5508
27-Jul
Vermillion Pistol Club
Step Outside Program
Tony Stokely 605.356.9491
 Shooting and other outdoor activities for youth
02-Aug
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
03-Aug
Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Outdoor University
TOC-East 605.362.2777

Bring family and friends to the 3rd annual Outdoor U. Join us for a day of games, prizes and outdoor activities including kayaking, canoeing, archery, air rifles, outdoor cooking and more. Meet local conservation officers and biologists. Try all kinds of outdoor activities for FREE in ONE location. No pre-registration required. Children must be 8 to kayak or shoot.
03-Aug
Onida
Area Youth Outdoor Day
Andy Schmahl 605.258.2124
08-Aug
Martin
Step Outside Program
Tom Beck 605.859.3006
09-Aug
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
10-Aug
Sioux Falls Family Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
16-Aug
Sioux Falls Family Park
6-9 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
17-Aug
Sioux Falls Family Park
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Park Open Fishing Event
TOC-East 605.362.2777
 Fun fishing hosted by GFP with equipment and bait provided, bring own rod & reel if you have one; fishing license required for age 16 and older
17-Aug
Mobridge
Youth Sportfest
Mobridge GFP 605.845.7814
17-Aug
Armour
Youth Outdoor Expo
Jeff Martin 605.337.2488
Aug 29-Sep 2
Huron State Fairgrounds
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
South Dakota State Fair
State Fair 605.353.7340
 Join us at the GFP Booth for activities and information
07-Sep
Chamberlain
Kid's Having F.U.N. Day
Chamberlain GFP 605.734.4530
14-Sep
Roberts County
Step Outside Program
Dean Shultz 605.698.3852