Season starts soon!

[HD]

I'm getting that itchy trigger finger thing!

[LPS]

Fun....   Nice gun too. 

[HD]

  

[mike89]

cool, never hunted those before.

[Auggie]

HD, have you ever hunted any other subspecies than the Eastern???
Mike89 your missing out. It is an addiction!!

[HD]

HD, have you ever hunted any other subspecies than the Eastern???
Mike89 your missing out. It is an addiction!!

I have always wanted to, but never had the opportunity.

The majority of my turkey hunting started in Chatfield, hunting the bluffs and hills.
Then the population started to grow around here due to the NWTF, in conjunction with the DNR.

[Auggie]

Well let's just say I know a guy that could remedy that. If you are interested in Merriam's, and have the time, the BlackHills is a fun place to chase them. Opportunity knocks

[HD]

When is Sodaks season? I gotta check on the cost of a non-res tag.....

I'd have to bring Jr along cause he ain't gonna let me go without him....

[Auggie]

Haven't checked what opener actually is but from around April 12 through pretty much end of May.
Non res tag about $100. We have room for Jr.

[HD]

That just might work...Jr has time off at Easter break  He's working at Maynerds today, I'll send him a text....

[HD]

Application Deadline: February 12, 2016 
The spring turkey season offers licenses specifically designated for the prairie units, the Black Hills, Custer State Park, and an archery season.

Hunters have the opportunity to apply for a license in each of the different seasons. In fact, there is an opportunity to get additional licenses for the prairie season. Details may be found in the application information for these seasons.

Season Dates:

Prairie - April 9-May 22, 2016 - Season dates are for all units except Davison/Hanson and Lincoln. Also, the split seasons in Clay and Union counties was removed. Lincoln county has been added to the restricted area where a person may only use a shotgun using shot shells, muzzleloading shotgun or bow and arrow.
Black Hills - April 9-May 22, 2016
Custer State Park - April 9-May 22, 2016
Archery - April 2-May 22, 2016

http://southdakotahunting.com/sdh-images/48/2016springturkey.pdf


All I could find was the 2016?

Do you fill out this pdf form or do you buy yur tag over the counter?

[Auggie]

You need to make yourself a profile. Then apply online. There is always more tags available than what is sold for the Hills. On occasion if it's last minute and I decide to go I have stopped and purchased them at a regional office. But it's still the same game. You just do it at the office😁
If you do it online they mail them to you

[HD]

Jr. and I will fill out the forms tomorrow and get them in the mail. 

[Rebel SS]

I've never turkey hunted.....except in the freezer case. Looks like it's quite a challenge, to say the least.

[Auggie]

You can fill out everything online HD. Including the application. Just have to create your profile before it allows you into the actual applications. Call me if ya have questions.

Reb it can be a real challenge! But for me there is nothing like that first gobble in the morning darkness to get the motor running. If some one told me I could hunt only one thing, it would be the turkey!!!! But know one has yet, and even they did I wouldn't listen.......

[HD]

We both applied....$200 bucks.......($100 per application)

[HD]

 

[HD]

Shane, the Sodak website said that we were successful in getting a license....do they send it in the mail? Or how do we get it?

Looks like we can hunt April 12th though the 17th. if that works for you?

[Auggie]

Yep mail. We will talk on dates. Not 100% on my schedule yet. But either way you have a place to stay and a million acres to hunt on!

[HD]

Yep mail. We will talk on dates. Not 100% on my schedule yet. But either way you have a place to stay and a million acres to hunt on!

Sweet 

Those are the days Jr has off for school, hopefully those work for you.

Let me know....if not we'll figure something out....

[HD]

Sodak licenses arrived today! Wooooo Whoooooo!

Jr took those days off of work...

Shane if yur not home those days, it's fine....We can stay in a hotel, or motel.....
We'll make it work.....it's an adventure!

Any recommendations?

Blinds? 4 wheelers? Access points?

[Auggie]

We will talk one day next week. If I can't go I'll tell ya where the key is to the cabin. Likely some one will be there. If I am able to go then we could drive together. We take wheelers if there isn't to much snow. Also you need to pick trail passes now if riding in the Hills. If I'm not able to go, you guys could stop here on the way and I'll show you some areas on the map that have been good for me over the years. Blinds are an option, but Merriam's are lot more vocal. Usually..........I tend to run and gun out in the Hills more so than Hunting the Eastern here. If your willing to cover some ground, by wheeler, truck, or on foot you can usually get on some birds throughout the day

[HD]

  Road trip! I just checked.... Over 9 hours to Rapid City from here......

This IS going to be an adventure! Gonna be one expensive turkey! 

Yea.....I'm  crazy-2239.gif

[HD]

Auggie, should I bring the wheelers?

Says here...they need horns and mirrors....bla bla bla, and I don't have insurance on them....



    Licensing Requirements: ATV Park visitors must license both South Dakota and out-of-state vehicles. A valid park entrance license is also required.
    Unlicensed vehicles: Vehicle must remain in the truck or on the trailer.
    Requirements: Each vehicle operated must be equipped with a horn, mirror, headlight, brake light, brakes and a license plate.
    Insurance: Operator must be able to provide proof of insurance coverage.
    Age Restrictions: All operators must be 14 years of age or older and possess a valid driver's license.
    Areas approved for riding: Operate vehicles only on designated park roads in South Dakota state parks and recreation areas or in the state off-highway vehicle area.
    Restricted Areas: Park visitors are not allowed to operate vehicles on paved or unpaved trails or on shorelines or beaches.
    Drivers must obey all traffic regulations.
    Eye Protection: Required of all users on public/park roads unless a windshield is in place.
    Helmets: Required of all users under 18 years of age on public/park roads.

[HD]

Then this is in their flyer...

ATVs, Motorcycles, Motocross Bikes
At Oahe Downstream and Revheim Bay
Off-Road Vehicle Areas:
•  Vehicles are not required to be licensed or to have a park entrance license.
•  Riding is allowed only inside the designated off-road vehicle area.

In all other state park areas:
•  Vehicles must be licensed.
•  A park entrance license is required.
•  Operator must be able to provide proof of insurance coverage.
•  If not licensed, the vehicle must remain in the truck or on the trailer.
•  Non-resident ATVs may be temporarily licensed by contacting the Department of Revenue and Regulation. 605.773.3541
•  Vehicles must be equipped with a horn,    headlight, brake light and rear view mirror.
•  Operator must be 14 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license.
•  Vehicles can only be operated on designated park roads. Vehicles cannot be operated on paved or unpaved trails or shorelines.
•  Operator must have eye protection.
•  Helmets are required of all users under 18 years of age.
•  Driver must obey all traffic regulations.

The following cannot be licensed and therefore cannot operate on park roads:
•  ATVs under 200cc.
•  Three-wheeled  ATVs

[glenn57]

hey HD ..........good luck huntin!!!!!!!

[Auggie]

We won't be in any state parks. Just National Forest. Need a $25 trail permit. We will talk soon on that. If there is to much snow we won't bring them along. Sent ya a pm

[HD]

Here... I'll be heading to Sodak on Wednesday to chase Turkeys when I have these in the yard....

Yup... I'm nuts.....