Friday, June 10, 2016

South Dakota 2015 Pheasant Hunting Season Information

South Dakota 2015 Pheasant Hunting Season Information

Season Information

Season Dates: Oct. 17, 2015 through Jan. 3, 2016
Open Area: All of South Dakota except the following:
  • Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Brown County, Renziehausen Game Production Area and Game Bird Refuge in Brown and Marshall Counties, Gerken Game Bird Refuge in Faulk County and White Lake Game Bird Refuge in Marshall County are open Dec. 7, 2015-Jan. 3, 2016.
Daily Limit: 3 rooster pheasants
Possession Limit: 15 rooster pheasants, taken according to the daily limit. The limit accrues at the rate of 3 birds a day, and 15 birds may not be possessed until after the fifth day of hunting.
Shooting Hours: 12 Noon, Central Time for the first 7 days of the season; 10 a.m., Central Time, to sunset the rest of the season. NOTE: Central Time is used for opening shooting hours statewide.
Future Opening Dates: The pheasant season traditionally opens on the third Saturday in October.
– See more at: http://gfp.sd.gov/hunting/small-game/pheasants.aspx#sthash.NLuVoqah.dpuf
More information please check http://gfp.sd.gov/hunting/future-dates.aspx