Hunting

South Dakota Game Fish and Parks has identified a suspect in a case of poaching in the northeast part of the state.

Communities in East River are reporting more birds than last year, and hunters from every corner of America making their way to the state for nonresident pheasant season.

South Dakota’s multi-year drought and wetland drainage practices are resulting in fewer and smaller wetlands. That can result in less opportunity during this year’s duck hunting season.

A U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments that could affect South Dakota's ponds, streams, lakes and rivers.

The approach to public land and resource management is highlighting some differences in the South Dakota governor's race.

The heritage of outdoor recreation is essential to many South Dakotans. But some worry land use changes and increasing development are threatening that legacy.

Republican Sen. John Thune and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar introduced legislation to bolster the Conservation Reserve Program including increased payments to farmers.

Ducks Unlimited has worked to conserve 1 million acres of South Dakota wetland since 1984. The region's prairie pothole terrain provides essential habitat for waterfowl.

Private interest groups that make money off of wildlife and habitat use are getting too much say in the management of the state's public trust resources, according to some outdoors enthusiasts.

Archery deer season is open and the next four months bring excitement for bowhunters. But around the state, there is also frustration, especially on public land.