waterfowl

glaciers left behind lakes, wetlands and streams. Waterfowl love it!

These wetland resources are what make Southeast South Dakota a waterfowl hunter’s paradise. Grab a handful of decoys and hunt in small lakes throughout the area. Put up a blind in a cornfield to target hungry birds. Head to the Missouri River for a large body of water experience. Our region provides a great variety of hunting opportunities.

It’s helpful to scout out potential hunting areas beforehand to locate concentrations of waterfowl and identify their preferred feeding and roosting sites. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the specific regulations set by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department. These regulations cover hunting seasons, bag limits, shooting hours, licensing requirements, and any special restrictions or permits necessary for hunting waterfowl.

If you’re not a resident of South Dakota, make sure to submit an application for a non-resident license. If you get a license, you can split your time into two five-day hunting periods as opposed to just one ten-day hunt.