South Dakota Waterfowl News

High Waterfowl Numbers In South Dakota - Sep. 21, 2010
Waterfowl hunting seasons in many parts of South Dakota open this weekend, and hunters will get to experience some of the largest populations of ducks and geese in North America.

South Dakota Will Allow August Canada Geese Hunting - May. 20, 2010
PIERRE, S.D. In an effort to control crop depredation by Canada geese, the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission has decided to allow hunters to participate in an August Canada Goose Take Season this year.

Spring Light Goose Conservation Order Proposed - Nov. 12, 2009
PIERRE, S.D. ? The South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission will propose a change at its November meeting in the Spring Light Goose Conservation Order.

Duck Season Opens Saturday - Sep. 23, 2009
Hunters in the Low Plains North and Middle Zones of South Dakota will be the first into the marshes and fields when duck season opens on Saturday, Sept. 26. Hunters in the remaining portions of the state will have to wait until Oct. 10.

Early Goose Hunters Should See High Bird Numbers - Sep. 01, 2009
WATERTOWN, S.D. - With the early Canada goose season approaching, Game, Fish and Parks Department officials are predicting excellent hunting throughout eastern South Dakota.

2009 South Dakota Waterfowl Seasons Proposed - Jul. 10, 2009
PIERRE, S.D. ? Proposed seasons and limits for the upcoming duck and goose seasons in South Dakota will be on the agenda for a public hearing at next month?s meeting of the state Game Fish and Parks Commission.

Early Fall Canada Goose Hunting Season Set - Jul. 10, 2009
PIERRE, S.D. ? The South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission finalized the 2009 Early Fall Canada Goose hunting season at its July meeting, ensuring that South Dakotans will be able to take to the fields in early September.

Spring Light Goose Season Set - Dec. 10, 2008
PIERRE, S.D. –Sportsmen will once again get the opportunity to hunt light geese in South Dakota this spring.