South Dakota GFP Podcast

We got the chance to sit down with GFP Secretary Kelly Hepler and talk about where GFP has been, and where we are going in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

Deer and elk hunters in South Dakota will be seeing some new rules in place when transporting harvested critters. I invited SD GFP big game biologists Chad Switzer and Steve Griffin to explain some real life situations on what hunters need to do while transporting and disposing of carcasses.

Ever had to take an EMERGENCY bathroom break outside? Well our resident potty expert Derek Klawitter has some tips on what to do! Then, GFP biologist and awesome dog trainer, Hilary Morey talks at length about picking out a puppy and training. If you are even THINKING about getting a puppy...better have a listen!

Sr. Fisheries Biologist, Bob Hanten discusses stocking and spawning fish this spring/summer and then discussed mercury levels in SD lakes. Then we take on several of your questions regarding fishing, littering, and more.

Adams Homestead naturalist, Jody Moats captured an amazing picture of a group of snakes that has gone viral to the tune of nearly 23 million views. Here her talk about the pic, snakes and the Adams Homestead. Then Fishstories.org creator Buddy Seiner talks about the tradition of telling fishing stories and his drive to preserve them. Buddy also talks about fly tying and fly fishing for things othe...

We are getting TONS of questions regarding GFP activities during this pandemic. Communications guy Nick Harrington joins me to help answer some of your questions. We also have a clip from Sec. Kelly Hepler and the GFP Commission regarding the "Are you closing fishing and hunting seasons?".

Yes, we know it's been a while, but we are back! Zebra mussels have been found on the Missouri River's Lake Sharpe. What does that mean for boaters and the future of the fishery? Also, possible BIG changes coming for South Dakota deer and elk hunters in the way they transport their big game from the field.

As flood waters rise in southeastern South Dakota, I sat down with GFP park supervisors Jeff VanMeeteren and Jason Bowman to discuss flooding and how it effects their parks and visitors. I also talked with Thea Miller Ryan and Emmett Keyser about flooding at the Outdoor Campus East. To wrap things up, I talked with northeastern South Dakota fisheries manager, Mark Ermer about winterkill and what c...

The snowgoose migration is in full swing. I sat down with Sr. Wildlife Biologist Rocco Murano to talk a little bit about this cool bird. For more snowgoose migration reports, go to https://sdgfp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=5ad358119f5e457ea0e632d4d7602429 or visit the SD GFP Faceboook page and look for Blizzard Watch 2019!

If you are a South Dakota ice fisherman, you should know who Craig Oyler is. If you love great stories about great people doing awesome things...Craig is your guy! Also, while it may be old hat for a select few in the Black Hills, many people have never spotted a mountain lion, especially in the eastern part of the state. Thea Miller Ryan and her crew at the Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus walk you thr...

We sit down and talk with SD GFP Program Specialist, Tim Withers about the Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Area about winter goose hunting opportunities and the decoy trailer loaner program. Pierre resident Sam Koeneke talks about decoying geese, scouting and the Central South Dakota Youth Goose Hunt Jan 11-13/

SD GFP Wildlife Program Administrator, Chad Switzer sits down and talks about deer. Research, how the Dept. decides how many licenses are available, and most importantly Chronic Wasting Disease. Thea Miller Ryan talks to Laura Woods about bats.

The SD GFP crew jumps in with Anthony Hauck and Matt Morlock of Pheasants Forever to talk about their Rooster Road Trip, food, habitat, and pheasants.

Travis Swartz - AKA Hank Patterson shares his ideas on fly fishing, comedy and anything else that comes to mind! Hank Patterson's fly fishing and outdoor videos are hilarious looks into the "serious" life of a fly fisherman. Thea Miller Ryan sits down with Heather Taylor and talks hunting with a long-time friend. SDGFP fisheries biologist Bob Hanten talks salmon spawning.

We sit down with Custer State Park's Bison Herd Manager, Chad Kremer and Interpretive Manager, Lydia Austin and talk about the upcoming Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup!

Always opinionated and entertaining, former SD GFP Secretary and Commissioner John Cooper rarely holds anything back. From his time as a Navy Seal and a lifetime in wildlife resource management, Coop gives his opinions without pulling punches.

South Dakota wildlife artists, Josh Spies and Adam Oswald sit down and talk about life, art, hunting and the federal duck stamp competition.

In this first episode, host Chris Hull talks to SD GFP conservation officer Diana Landegent and GFP park ranger/conservation officer Chelsea Biehl about their jobs, how they differ, training tactics and what it's like being a woman in the conservation officer field. Music provided by Jer Garnder and Bus 9