route for more than 400,000 migrating Canada geese. Eastern South Dakota attracts 350,000 snow- and blue-geese migrants.
HUNTING PACKAGE MIKE KUCHERA’S SOUTH DAKOTA GUIDE SERVICE - Mitchell
Duck Traditional Season: Late September to December. Range and Habitat: More than 15 million ducks migrate annually through South Dakota. They include mallards, gadwall, pintails and teal. Numbers of birds vary, depending on the fall migration. Along the Missouri River, the migration peaks in midNovember. Waterfowl Hunting Tips: Plan early since nonresident waterfowl licenses are limited and are purchased through a limited lottery system. Pass shooting and field shooting are available for Missouri River goose hunting, mostly on private land or through hunting clubs. Hunting is also available on the river and limited public lands. Decoy placement can spell success or failure for your hunt. Group species accordingly and leave landing pockets for optimum shooting opportunities. Incorporate both ducks and geese into your decoy spread as confidence builders and in case either species pass by.
Three-day pheasant hunting packages which include all meals, lodging at The Hampton Inn, guiding by Mike & Debra Kuchera, well-bred and trained dogs and more... Come see why they call him "The original Pheasant Dynasty" since 1972!
See www.sdpheasants.com or call (605) 996-1120 East River Deer Season Dates: November 21 - December 6, 2020 / Anterless Only tags valid December 12 - December 20, 2020. Archery season: September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021. Range and Habitat: East of the Missouri River, deer hunters will find crops such as corn, oats, wheat, sunflowers, and soybeans attracting the whitetail deer population. Mule deer hunting is limited to counties bordering the Missouri River. Continues on page 6
HUNTING LICENSE FEES Habitat Stamp
(required prior to purchase of any license, one per year)
Resident: $10 Non-resident: $25
Combination License (includes small game & fishing)
Resident: $55*
Junior Combination (ages 16-18)
Resident: $27*
Senior Combination (age 65 and older)
Resident: $40*
Small Game Resident: $33* Non-resident: $121*
1-Day Small Game Resident: $12*
Youth Small Game
(ages 12-15) Resident: $5*
Non-resident: $10*
Shooting Preserve Non-resident: 1-day $46* 5-day $76* Season $121*
Migratory Bird Certificate Resident: $5
Furbearer Resident: $30* Non-resident: $275*
Spring Light Goose Non-Resident: Adult $50* Youth $26*
Limited Licenses for Turkey and Deer Applications available from SD Game, Fish & Parks Apply online - For more info visit gfp.sd.gov or call (605) 223-7660 *Does not include $4 agent fee ($8 non-resident small game) • Fees subject to change Refer to the S.D. Hunting Handbook for complete fees & regulations
Pheasant Seasons and Limits Regular Season Dates: October 17, 2020 - January 3, 2021 (2021 Opening Day - October 16) Daily Limit: 3 Rooster Pheasants • Possession Limit: 15 Cock Pheasants, taken according to the daily limit 3-Day Resident Season: October 10-12, 2020 • Youth Season: October 3-7, 2020
1-888-353-7382 • www.southeastsouthdakota.com
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