South Dakota GFP Podcast

The education team hosts share how they were introduced to hunting and fishing and then discuss how entry points have changed throughout the year. We all are living different lives and knowing where folks are at in their hunting and fishing journey can help foster those skills of new hunters. A new hunter now a days is not always a kid. Young and older adults are picking up fishing rods and bows f...

Let our education staff walk you through the deer hunting application!

Our ed staff talks about archery practice...the ease, fun and practicality of it all.

The GFP education crew talks about the myriad of camping opportunities in South Dakota!

Ever want to make your own sausage and didn't know where to start? Our ed team has got your back!

Outdoor Campus West staffers Clint and Kaycee talk turkey hunting. This discussion has something for the professional tom stalkers to people starting from scratch!

We sit down with the regional fisheries manager to discuss the state of our fisheries and more

Our new co-hosts Kaycee and Clint take to the mic to talk about their Hunting 101 programs.

episode 57 - A chat with Law Chief Sam Schelhaas by SD GFP

We sat down with SD GFP Sr. Waterfowl biologist Rocco Murano and talked snow geese, avian influenza, canada geese on spring break, and duck jewelry! Tons of stuff we are betting you didnt know about our web footed friends.

We sit down with the 5 South Dakota regional fish managers and talk about the open water fishing season. Winterkill, drought, spawning, stocking, and even dinosaurs are on the table!

We are in the middle of it all! Wildlife Director Tom Kirschenmann tells us that pheasant season is just starting to cook, BH deer, WR deer on the horizon, fishing, waterfowl, and some cool land acquisitions that folks need to know about!

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.

GFP Commission Chair Stephanie Rissler breaks down the July 2023 GFP Commission meeting, including discussions on the mountain lion hunting petitions that were submitted.

We are going to try and do wrap up pods after every GFP Commission meeting, picking key staff and commissioners to kind of break down what happened during the meeting. Along the way we will introduce you to these folks. First up on the hot seat, Chairwoman Stephanie Rissler from Vermillion talks about budget, river otters, sage grouse and more.

Fort Sisseton is one of the coolest places in the state. Located close to great fishing and hunting, this park has it all....including GHOSTS!!!