Before I ever owned a gun dog, I walked up pheasants on the family farm by myself. While I wouldn’t go back to hunting without a dog, I remember the special thrill of dogless hunting: there’s no ...

A pheasant hunting rule of mine is to always go on the last day—and I’ve lost track of how many last-day limits I’ve shot. The bitter end of the season can make for some of the most fulfilling hunts ...

Archery season is just around the corner. Small game season will follow in short order. If you are looking for a great opportunity to spend time afield with your young person this fall, consider the ...

Last Saturday, our woodcock, grouse and pheasant seasons opened. Sadly, there just aren’t enough wild woodcock and grouse anymore for our large and concentrated hunting population. To the delight of ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A South Dakota tradition gets underway this week. The 2023 ring-necked pheasant hunting season starts Saturday, Oct. 21 and runs until Wednesday, Jan. 31. It’s the fourth ...

Saturday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. In accordance with state law, nonresidents are not allowed to hunt on Game and Fish Department wildlife management areas or Conservation PLOTS (Private ...