Region poised for another strong pheasant season

  • Ideal weather conditions this spring and summer have set the stage for another successful pheasant hunting season across the region. Last year South Dakota had its best pheasant harvest in five seasons. Resident only season is Oct. 14-16 with the traditional pheasant hunting season getting underway Oct. 21. Topic File Photo
    Ideal weather conditions this spring and summer have set the stage for another successful pheasant hunting season across the region. Last year South Dakota had its best pheasant harvest in five seasons. Resident only season is Oct. 14-16 with the traditional pheasant hunting season getting underway Oct. 21. Topic File Photo
The 2023 South Dakota pheasant hunting season is upon us and following strong numbers in 2022 as well as ideal weather conditions this spring and summer, the stage is set for another successful season. Pheasant hunting is open for youth only through Sunday, Oct. 8, and South Dakota residents may hunt Oct. 14-16. The state’s traditional pheasant hunting season kicks off Oct. 21 and continues…

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