South Dakota GFP Podcast

A hunting, fishing and outdoor history lesson with SD State Historian Dr. Ben Jones.

Chris and Nick sit down and bash out the differences between shore and boat angling; talking spots to key in on, bait, times, organization, and "must haves" for their fishing outings.

We sat down with GFP Commissioner, and former legislator, Julie Bartling of Gregory. Julie broke down the April commission meeting and has some great insights on the difference between being a legislator and commissioner

Every year, the South Dakota State Parks have a theme to get folks out enjoying new experiences in the outdoors. This year's theme is Reel In The Memories and is a cool opportunity to fish, earn prizes and maybe even a vacation. Take a listen to learn the details!

We sit down with two of Pheasants Forever's finest, Bob St. Pierre and Chris Kallis. We talk late season pheasant hunting tips, biology, habitat, and the 2024 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic that will be in Sioux Falls in March! Did you know pheasants have scales on their feet to help them detect predators!?

We sat down, again, with SD GFP Wildlife Division Director, Tom Kirschenmann to break down the October GFP Commission meeting. We talk, hound hunting, one-day fishing licenses, airports, habitat, and more.

Wildlife Division Director, Tom Kirschenmann, breaks down the September Commission meeting. Tom also provides some great "behind the scenes" thoughts in regards to the commission process, petitions, open forum and more.

Chad Kiel and Curt Underhill join us to talk about The Predator Association's Youth Coyote Calling Contest coming up in late September. Free to kids. They get paired with an experienced coyote hunter for an amazing experience. Listen to find out how you can get your kids involved!

South Dakota and Nebraska are half way through a 4 year experiment that allows hunters to harvest 3 ducks of any species. This "Three Duck" license is being used as a tool to recruit, retain and reactivate hunters. Is it working? What is it? and why should you give a quack? Sr. Waterfowl Biologist, Rocco Murano, answers those questions and more.

Everyone want to know what "the birds are looking like," this time of year in South Dakota. We sat down with Sr. Upland Game Bird Biologist, Alex Solem to talk about the upcoming grouse and pheasant seasons.