Start of South Dakota 2025-2026 season countdown

106 for the upcoming season, for residents.
I was wrong. It starts Oct 11th, so 105 days from start to finish. However, they only get 3 days for the resident season, and then have to wait all the way until the 18th, when the rest of us can join in on the fun. So 95 actual hunting days for residents, unless I messed up again.
 
I was wrong. It starts Oct 11th, so 105 days from start to finish. However, they only get 3 days for the resident season, and then have to wait all the way until the 18th, when the rest of us can join in on the fun. So 95 actual hunting days for residents, unless I messed up again.
If you’re starting with the 18th there’s 14 days in October 30 in Nov. 31in Dec. and 31 in Jan. For 106 nr. Im going to take Christmas off.
 
If you’re starting with the 18th there’s 14 days in October 30 in Nov. 31in Dec. and 31 in Jan. For 106 nr. Im going to take Christmas off.
Ha, I keep mixing up the start dates. 113 from start to finish for residents, minus 4 for the gap between the 3 day resident season and when they can hunt again along with the non-residents.

106 from start to finish for non-residents.
 
Ha, I keep mixing up the start dates. 113 from start to finish for residents, minus 4 for the gap between the 3 day resident season and when they can hunt again along with the non-residents.

106 from start to finish for non-residents.
lol I had too count on my fingers 3 or 4 times for Oct. That one will mess you up😂
 
The five stages of grief:
  • Denial: Shock, disbelief, panic, or confusion
  • Anger: Blaming yourself or others
  • Bargaining: Feeling guilty and asking "If only I had done more"
  • Depression: Feeling tired, hopeless, or helpless
  • Acceptance: Accepting your loss and being ready to move forward
 
Winter in the part of the state I hunt has been pheasant-friendly, so far.
Definitely a relatively mild winter so far.

I would have liked to see more inches of snow in some areas before this cold snap, but at least the cold snaps have been shorter so far. North-central looks like it got 5-6 inches, which should provide some protection from the cold.
 
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