We sit down and talk with Eileen Dowd-Stukel and Lacy Elrod about what to do with baby animals that are "stranded"...believe us, it's a big deal with GFP this time of year!

Episode 22 If You Care, Leave It There

The waterfowl migration is coming! We are talking ducks, migration and the new 3-duck license with Sr. Waterfowl Biologist, Rocco Murano.

Not to be outdone, we are talking Black Hills deer with deer guru, Steve Griffin.  Also some EHD and CWD discussion as well.

episode 24 Ducks and Deer with Rocco and Griff

OnX, the online outdoor mapping and hunting tool company is offering a great offer to all SD hunting license holders!

We sat down with Ben Brettigan, OnX's Hunt Regional Manager, to talk roosters, dogs, using maps to gain confidence and more.

Epidsode 27 OnX

I sat down with GFP fish guru, Mike Smith to talk about fishing on Lake Sharpe and Oahe. We also chatted small lakes, grassland ponds, walleye spawning and more.

Episode 29 Lake Sharpe and Oahe outlook with Mike Smith

Southeastern South Dakota has some great fishing and it's cole to home for a lot of people. I sat down with regional fisheries manager, Dave Lucchesi to talk Lake Thompson, Whitewood, bullhead fries, and a bunch of other interesting topics...including some sleeper lakes!

Episdode 30 Fishing SE SD with Dave Lucchesi

Emmett Keyser is a long time GFP employee who has worn many hats.  From conservation officer, to habitat guy, to "head law dog", to deputy director, and finally regional supervisor at the Outdoor Campus.  Emmett is a story teller and an all around great dude.
We talk wildlife depredation during this tough winter, outdoor campus expansion, a new track chair program and more.

Episode 36 All Around Great Guy, Emmett Keyser

Pheasant Fest is one of the biggest celebrations of upland bird hunting out there.  Got to talk with two amazing PF employees, including the busiest guy in hunting and habitat, PF's Bob St. Pierre.  

For you SD Pheasants Forever members, I sat down with the new regional rep for SD, Cameron Langdorf.  Cant wait for you all to meet him.  This kid has hit the ground running!

Episode 37- Pheasant Fest

Hail Hail the gangs all here!  We gathered some of the best fish brains that South Dakota has to offer and got them in one place to talk about fish across our great state. We talked spawning, winterkill, stocking, fingerlings vs fry...everything you want to know!

Ep 39 Fisheries Roundtable

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!!!

Episode 41 The Ghosts Of Ft. Sisseton

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.

Episode 46 Three Duck Conversation With Rocco Murano

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!

Episode 47 Curt Underhill Chad Kiel  Talking Youth Coyote Calling Contest

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.

Episode 49 October Commission With Tom Kirschenmann

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!?

Episode 50 Pheasant Tactics Forever

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!

Episode 51 Reel In Memories With Rachel Comes

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

Ep 52 Julie Bartling

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.

Episode 53 Shore Vs Boat Fishing

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

Episode 54 A Little History Lesson with Dr. Ben Jones SD State Historian

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!

podcast 55 november means hunting

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!

fishroundtable

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.

Things you didnt know about waterfowl - Sr Waterfowl Biologist Rocco Murano

episode 57 - A chat with Law Chief Sam Schelhaas

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

South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks

GFP Podcast Episode 1 - Diana Landegent and Chelsea Biehl

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

SD GFP Podcast Episode 2 Josh Spies and Adam Oswald

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.

GFP Podcast Episode 3 - John Cooper

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!

Episode 4 - The Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup

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.

Episode 7 CWD All Things Deer/Laura Woods-Bats

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 through what to do if you think you spied a big kitty!

Episode 9 - Black Hills Ice Fishing with Craig Oyler and mountain lion sightings

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!

Snowgoose Report

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?".

Episode 12 - Question and Answers featuring "Are you closing fishing and hunting season?"

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.

Episode 14- Fish Stocking, Mercury in Lakes and more Q &A

You've fallen through the ice....now what?  Law enforcement specialist, Joe Keeton explains the 1-10-1 rule, and why keeping calm and surviving that first minute is key.

Episode 21a - What To Do When You Fall Through

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks podcast will talk GFP issues, stories, outdoor topics and more. The opinions of our guests aren't necessarily GFP's

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