East River Deer Deadline Sept. 3

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota residents who wish to apply for a license for the East River Deer hunting season have until Sept. 3 if they plan to submit applications through the mail.

“The deadline dates for East River Deer are significant because these areas are some of our most populous,” said Game, Fish and Parks License Supervisor Shon Eide. “We will receive over 30,000 applications for this season, and many of the preferred hunting license choices will sell out in the initial drawing.”

There are two deadline dates for East River Deer: the Sept. 3 deadline to have paper applications postmarked and sent through the mail, or Sept. 7 by 8:00 a.m. CDT to submit applications online through the GFP website at www.gfp.sd.gov

“The volume of applications we receive for this season will take time to process,” Eide said. “Our schedule is to have the drawing completed and results posted by Sept. 20.”

Eide noted that individuals who want to view statistics from previous years' drawings may do so online at https://apps.sd.gov/applications/gf79biggame/DrawResultStats.asp

Ladies Volleyball

Amanda Speckels goes up for the kill in the game against Stanley County Thursday night August 31st. The Lady Cubs fell short 3-1 in thier first home game.

The score for the games were: (25-20, 17-25, 25-20, 25-21)

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Make Memories, Celebrate Milestones at State Fair

HURON, S.D. – Over the course of 125 years, countless South Dakotans have enjoyed memorable experiences at the State Fair.  Whether you love the food, youth exhibits, grandstand acts, carnival rides, free entertainment, meeting old friends or riding the trolleys, there’s something for everyone at the Fair.

Come help us celebrate this incredible milestone and make some new memories at the 2010 South Dakota State Fair, Sept. 2 – 6 in Huron.

On Wednesday, Sept. 1 during Pannar Seeds Preview Night, take advantage of free admission and enjoy all the carnival rides you can handle for the quasquicentennial special of just $1.25 each.  Unlimited ride wristbands are available for only $22 a day or $49 for the entire week.

The grandstand has a solid lineup of notable acts, including the CBR Bull Bash; the Oak Ridge Boys, with the Bellamy Brothers; Martina McBride; and Three Dog Night, with Eddie Money.  Purchase grandstand tickets before Sept. 2 and receive free daily admission to the Fair.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.sdstatefair.com or through the box office at 866-605-FAIR.

A wagon train, sponsored by Farm Credit Services of America, will start in Highmore on Saturday, Aug. 28, and end in Huron on Wednesday, Sept. 1.  Evening stops are planned in Ree Heights, Miller, Wessington and Wolsey.  Wagon train participants can register on-site for $20 per individual or $35 per family.  Participants receive free gate admission to the State Fair on Thursday, as well as half price tickets for the CBR Bull Bash.

The annual Century Farms ceremony will take place Thursday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m.CDT on the Dakotaland stage.  Century Farm awards are presented to families who have retained ownership of at least 80 acres of their original farms or ranches for 100 years or more.  Since 1985, more than 2,500 families have received the award.  In honor of the State Fair’s 125^th Anniversary, special recognition will be given to families whose farms have been in the same families for 125 years.  The Quasquicentennial Farm awards will begin at 11 a.m. CDT.

SD MISSOURI RIVER FISHING/HUNTING REPORT – August 27, 2010

Provided by: Great Lakes of SD Tourism Association

Lake Sharpe has seen good walleye fishing in the Pierre area from the Oahe Dam down past Antelope Creek. Anglers are using spinners and crawlers or crankbaits. Fishing should be good into the fall. At West Bend the fishing is steady for smaller fish with a lot of good rod-bending going on! Best fishing on Lake Sharpe north of Chamberlain is from Iron Nation to the Big Bend Dam in 15-20 feet of water.

Francis Case

Around Chamberlain on Francis Case the fishing is fair to good from Chamberlain to the Big Bend Dam in about the 15-20 foot depths. Anglers are using crankbaits and crawlers and there are limits coming in but you have to look for the fish with a different bite each day. Smallmouth are also biting in this area.

In the Platte area fishing is picking up! Anglers are having good luck south of the bridge around Platte Creek, pulling plugs over submerged trees. Best depth is 35-45 feet. Ramps are open and camping has been very busy.

At the Pickstown and Wagner areas walleye fishing on the lake from South Shore north to Wheeler has been fair. Anglers have seen a crawler bite in 15-22 feet of water. Fishing below the dam has been slow.

On the Missouri River they are catching bluegill and crappie on minnows and worms. The catfish bit seems to be the best on stink bait. Drum can be caught on crawdads. Down along the Nebraska Handicapped section, anglers are catching bluegill, channel catfish, flatheads and small mouth bass.

For more information and up-to-the-minute reports on fishing Lake Oahe, please call West Pollock Resort, 605-889-2448; Kemnitz MoRest Motel in Mobridge at 605-845-3668. Call Bob’s Resort at 605-765-2500 or South Whitlock Resort at 605-765-9762 in Gettysburg. On the lower end of Lake Oahe, call Spring Creek Resort at 605-224-8336 and Lake Oahe/Lake Sharpe call Carl’s Bait Shop at 605-223-9453. On Lake Francis Case, contact the Platte Chamber of Commerce at 888-297-8175, and Fort Randall Bait & Tackle at 605-487-7760 in Pickstown. On Lewis & Clark contact Captain Norms Bait Shop at 605-665-4271.

*Please remember that the fishing conditions in our great state change constantly and this report is simply a guideline.*

SD MISSOURI RIVER FISHING/HUNTING REPORT – August 20, 2010

Provided by: Great Lakes of SD Tourism Association

Lake Sharpe has seen good walleye fishing in the Pierre area from the Oahe Dam down past Antelope Creek. It’s really heating up in this area. Anglers are using spinners and crawlers or crankbaits.  Fishing should be good into the fall. At West Bend the fishing is steady for smaller fish with a lot of good rod-bending going on! Best fishing on Lake Sharpe north of Chamberlain is from Iron Nation to the Big Bend Dam in 10-20 feet of water.

Francis Case

Around Chamberlain on Francis Case the fishing is good from Chamberlain to the Big Bend Dam in about the 10-20 foot depths. Anglers are using crankbaits and crawlers and there are lots of limits coming in. Anglers are finding good fishing in the Carpenter Bluffs and Kiowa areas. Smallmouth are also biting in this area.

In the Platte area fishing is picking up! Anglers are having good luck south of the bridge around Platte Creek, pulling plugs over submerged trees. Best depth is 40-45 feet. Ramps are open and camping has been very busy.

At the Pickstown and Wagner areas walleye fishing on the lake from South Shore north to Wheeler has been fair. Anglers have seen a crawler bite in 15-22 feet of water. Fishing below the dam has been slow.

On the Missouri River they are catching bluegill and crappie on minnows and worms. The catfish bit seems to be the best on stink bait. Drum can be caught on crawdads. Down along the Nebraska Handicapped section, anglers are catching bluegill, channel catfish, flatheads and small mouth bass.

*Please remember that the fishing conditions in our great state change constantly and this report is simply a guideline.*