The season is underway in South Dakota. According to the Outlook Report from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, the central part of the state is in good shape. And that’s where we are located. Here’s what Jeff Vonk, Secretary of the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department, had to say about our area.
“On the other hand, we were pleasantly surprised how well pheasants responded in central South Dakota, where abundant moisture from winter snow and spring rain allowed grasslands to flourish and provide the essential habitat for excellent pheasant production,” Vonk said.
The counts in the main pheasant range are similar to or higher than the counts in 2002 when hunters bagged 1.2 million pheasants. Pheasant hunters harvested 1.8 million pheasants in 2010.
We’ve already had a couple of parties who have done well, with more booked in. We’ll provide another report soon.
