South Dakota Game Fish and Parks (GF&P)

Opening weekend of pheasant season provides an economic boom throughout the state. This year's opener remains on par with recent years.

In this 2010 Dakota Life story, come pheasant hunting with Maggie Lindsey, the Outdoor Education Coordinator with the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department.

South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks, said they are extremely optimistic on harvest numbers this year.

Game, Fish and Parks commissioners voted to deny a hound petition and allowed the Custer State Airport license to lapse in their latest meeting.

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is confirming a new section of the Big Sioux River is infested with zebra mussels.

After years of deliberation and planning, South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks is leading the development of a 400-acre shooting sports complex in the western part of the state.

The Great Plains Zoo released an otter after it completed the wildlife rehab program

Game, Fish, and Parks commissioners deny a proposal by hound hunters to make changes to the state’s mountain lion hunting laws. Although denied, GFP commissioners agree that changes need to be made.

The Department of Game, Fish, and Parks said its Habitat Stamp program continues to be successful. That came out in an annual revenue report in a recent Government Operations and Audit Committee meeting.

Game Fish and Parks, in partnership with the Missouri River Corridor Youth Hunt, are now accepting applications for a first-time youth deer hunt.