MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) South Dakota’s pheasant season opened last Saturday, and state wildlife officials say early signs point to another strong year. The Game, Fish and Parks Department credits a mild winter and ideal spring and summer for boosting bird numbers. Last season saw the most pheasants harvested in a decade, with more taken in two weeks than any other state’s full season. According to South Dakota News Watch, the hunt also fuels the rural economy, bringing in more than $100 million statewide. Officials say the season runs through January 31. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
Strong Start to South Dakota Pheasant Season as Hunters Flock to Fields After Record Harvest Year
South Dakota’s pheasant hunting season opened last Saturday, and state wildlife officials say early reports indicate another strong year for bird numbers.
