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How many pheasants can be tagged? |
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DAILY LIMIT: 3 cock pheasants
POSSESSION LIMIT: 15 cock pheasants, taken according to daily limit. The limit accrues at the at the rate of 3 birds a day, and 15 birds may not be possessed until after the 15th day of hunting. |
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What is the cost of a pheasant license? |
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A pheasant license costs $29 for residents and $110 for non-residents. |
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What is the pheasant count for Brown County in 2006? |
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The bird count for Brown County in 2006 was 7.99 birds per mile, a continuation of last years 40 year record high |
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What if the hotels are full? |
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The Aberdeen Convention and Visitors Bureau can help. Call 1-800-645-3851, or click here. |
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Can I bring my hunting dog? |
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Most hotels will accept dogs or provide kennels. Check with your planned destination before arriving. |
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Are there public access lands that I can hunt? |
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In Brown County, there are 17,138 acres of walk-in areas available. The SD Department of Game, Fish and Parks have a complete listing of walk-in areas, maps and rules. |
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What other activities can I do in the walk-in areas? |
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Walk-in areas are for hunting only. Other activities such as target shooting, camping, horseback riding, fishing or dog training are prohibited. |
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Can I trap in the walk-in areas? |
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Trapping requires landowner permission. |
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What are future opening dates for pheasant season? |
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The pheasant season traditionally opens on the third Saturday in October. Future season openings will be Oct. 18, 2008, Oct. 17, 2009 |
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What about youth pheasant season? |
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Resident and nonresident youth hunters must be 12 (or turn 12 by Dec. 31) through 15 years old, possess a valid HuntSAFE certificate and small game license, and be accompanied by an unarmed adult. The 3-day youth season is the first weekend of October. |
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Is there an early resident-only pheasant season? |
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Early resident-only is 3 days, usually the Saturday - Monday after youth season. |
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Is road hunting permitted? |
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Public road right-of-way within 660 feet of livestock, occupied homes, churches, and schoolhouses are CLOSED to public hunting. It is your responsibility to verify that you are more than 660 feet from these protected areas when hunting road right-of-ways. Violation of this law can carry a one-year suspension of hunting privileges. |
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What are the rules of Non-toxic shot? |
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Nontoxic shot is required to hunt small game on public lands. Lead shot may be used on private lands including lands leased by GFP as Walk-In areas. Click here for more information on Nontoxic Shot. |
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