PrairieChickens.

[Nasty-G]

I have on my bucket list bagging a Prairie Chicken. My folks always talked about how much fun they were to hunt in the early 40's in central WI. . None left around here, but wondering if some might be found in South Dakota ?

 

[A5 Sweet 16]

https://gfp.sd.gov/userdocs/docs/2020_prairie_grouse_forecast.pdf

 

[benelli-banger]

Go! Yes! For sure...

 

[HuntnTeach]

Go! Yes! For sure...

Would you say MOST of the time you need to head West of the river to find any?

 

[benelli-banger]

I know guys who hunted out of Pierre and did well...they are on both sides

 

[ckirsch]

I've not seen any on the far west end of the state. Seems like strictly sharpies out here. Have found chickens closer to Pierre in the past.

 

[HuntnTeach]

I've been wanting to spend some time chasing chickens but haven't ever taken the time; I'm always to focused on ringtails.
Any suggestions on looking for areas to hit?

 

[A5 Sweet 16]

I've been wanting to spend some time chasing chickens but haven't ever taken the time; I'm always to focused on ringtails.

Focused on what??? Ringtail lemurs?

 

[HuntnTeach]

Focused on what??? Ringtail lemurs?

I can't even blame auto correct on that one. That's just a simple brain fart

 

[ckirsch]

We're all entitled to a little brain flatulence from time to time.

Game and Fish reports that the lemur outlook remains very good. So good, in fact, that they're bumping the daily limit to five. Tastes like chicken. (Couldn't resist.......)

 

[cyrtonyx]

I have on my bucket list bagging a Prairie Chicken. My folks always talked about how much fun they were to hunt in the early 40's in central WI. . None left around here, but wondering if some might be found in South Dakota ?

I have hunted prairie chickens in SD for 15 years. I hunt some private and public lands around Pierre. Hope you like LOTS of walking, and I mean many miles a day. But I would rather that than work......