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26 Jun | Thursday

2024 Grouse Harvest Highest Since 2000

Pierre, S.D.-The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the 2024 grouse season harvest numbers. Nearly 99,000 grouse were harvested throughout the 2024 season.

24 Jun | Tuesday

Summer Heat Serves as a Reminder to Clean, Drain, and Dry

Pierre, S.D.-Summer is officially here in South Dakota, and boat ramps across the state are filling with boats looking to beat the summer heat. This means as more boats hit the water, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) reminds boaters to always remember to Clean, Drain, and Dry their boats to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species

3 Jun | Tuesday

2024 Pheasant Season Harvest Highest in Over a Decade

Pierre, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the 2024 pheasant season harvest numbers. Over 1.3 million roosters were harvested across the 2024 season, which is the highest harvest in 13 years. An additional 380,000 pheasants were also harvested by hunters within a defined private shooting preserve.