Family-Outdoors

PIERRE, S.D. –  South Dakota’s “army of orange” was out in full force for the opening day of pheasant season.  With the annual pheasant brood survey up 42 percent from 2014, friends and family shared plenty of pheasants, fun and fellowship. “The traditions of South Dakota’s opening day of pheasant season are known worldwide,” said South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Secretary Kelly Hepler.  “It’s one of the reasons I came back to the state.  The comradery, the laughter, the food and the chance to chase the wily ringneck with lifelong and even new friends is a special occasion.  It is really second to none.” According to GFP’s survey, traditional pheasant hunting areas such as Winner, Pierre, Mobridge and Mitchell all showed at least 40 percent increases in the pheasants-per-mile index.  Other popular pheasant destinations such as Chamberlain and Huron had well over 30 percent increases.  All areas evaluated in the brood report showed a minimum o...

 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) DNR will be offering put-and-take hunting for ring-necked pheasants from Nov. 17-25. These hunts will take place at Atterbury, Glendale, J. E. Roush Lake, Pigeon River (west of S.R. 3), Tri-County, Willow Slough and Winamac fish and wildlife areas. Hunters can reserve put-and-take pheasant hunts online beginning Sept. 1 through Nov. 24 a at IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov. The hunts are $25 per person and the bag limit is two birds. This is a slight increase from last year’s prices.  “Our goal has always been to have the put-and-take pheasant program pay for itself,” said Mitch Marcus, chief of wildlife for DNR’s Division of Fish & Wildlife. “The $25 fee allows the division to meet that goal,” Hunters will be able to select the date, property and property location for their hunt. Pheasant hunting season is extended at Atterbury and Glendale until Jan. 15. The bag limit is two birds of either sex. For more information...