We sat down with GFP Commissioner, and former legislator, Julie Bartling of Gregory. Julie broke down the April commission meeting and has some great insights on the difference between being a legislator and commissioner

Episode 51 Reel In Memories With Rachel Comes

Jan 23rd, 2024 26m

Every year, the South Dakota State Parks have a theme to get folks out enjoying new experiences in the outdoors. This year's theme is Reel In The Memories and is a cool opportunity to fish, earn prizes and maybe even a vacation. Take a listen

Episode 50 Pheasant Tactics Forever

Nov 16th, 2023 1h 22m

We sit down with two of Pheasants Forever's finest, Bob St. Pierre and Chris Kallis. We talk late season pheasant hunting tips, biology, habitat, and the 2024 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic that will be in Sioux Falls in March! Did you know p

Episode 49 October Commission With Tom Kirschenmann

Oct 16th, 2023 47m 39s

We sat down, again, with SD GFP Wildlife Division Director, Tom Kirschenmann to break down the October GFP Commission meeting. We talk, hound hunting, one-day fishing licenses, airports, habitat, and more.

Episode 48 - September GFP Commission Meeting with Wildlife Director Tom Kirschenmann

Sep 14th, 2023 1h 49m

Wildlife Division Director, Tom Kirschenmann, breaks down the September Commission meeting. Tom also provides some great "behind the scenes" thoughts in regards to the commission process, petitions, open forum and more.

Episode 47 Curt Underhill Chad Kiel Talking Youth Coyote Calling Contest

Sep 1st, 2023 59m 12s

Chad Kiel and Curt Underhill join us to talk about The Predator Association's Youth Coyote Calling Contest coming up in late September. Free to kids. They get paired with an experienced coyote hunter for an amazing experience. Listen to find ou

Episode 46 Three Duck Conversation With Rocco Murano

Aug 29th, 2023 1h 11m

South Dakota and Nebraska are half way through a 4 year experiment that allows hunters to harvest 3 ducks of any species. This "Three Duck" license is being used as a tool to recruit, retain and reactivate hunters. Is it working? What is it? a

Episode 45 Pheasant And Grouse Season Outlook With Alex Solem

Aug 10th, 2023 1h 13m

Everyone want to know what "the birds are looking like," this time of year in South Dakota. We sat down with Sr. Upland Game Bird Biologist, Alex Solem to talk about the upcoming grouse and pheasant seasons.

Episode 43 July 2023 Commission with Chairwoman Stephanie Rissler

Aug 4th, 2023 58m 50s

GFP Commission Chair Stephanie Rissler breaks down the July 2023 GFP Commission meeting, including discussions on the mountain lion hunting petitions that were submitted.

Episode 42 - Commission Meeting Wrap Up With Stephanie Risser

Jun 14th, 2023 1h 5m

We are going to try and do wrap up pods after every GFP Commission meeting, picking key staff and commissioners to kind of break down what happened during the meeting. Along the way we will introduce you to these folks. First up on the hot seat

Episode 41 The Ghosts Of Ft. Sisseton

May 3rd, 2023 1h 10m

Fort Sisseton is one of the coolest places in the state. Located close to great fishing and hunting, this park has it all....including GHOSTS!!!

Episode 40 - Dave Luccesi- Bait Shortages, Winterkill and Managing Fish in the SE

Apr 12th, 2023 1h 3m

Nick Harrington and I sat down with Southeast South Dakota Fisheries Manager, Dave Luccesi to talk winterkills, bait shortages, and managing fisheries in southeastern South Dakota.We had some audio issues with Nick, and I am working on it, bu

Ep 39 Fisheries Roundtable

Mar 30th, 2023 1h 12m

Hail Hail the gangs all here! We gathered some of the best fish brains that South Dakota has to offer and got them in one place to talk about fish across our great state. We talked spawning, winterkill, stocking, fingerlings vs fry...everythin

Episode 38 - Counting Critters with Nick Markl

Mar 15th, 2023 40m 6s

SD GFP biologist Nick Markl sits down to talk about a deer survey GFP crews just wrapped up in northeastern South Dakota. Counting deer from the air!

Episode 37- Pheasant Fest

Feb 28th, 2023 1h 13m

Pheasant Fest is one of the biggest celebrations of upland bird hunting out there. Got to talk with two amazing PF employees, including the busiest guy in hunting and habitat, PF's Bob St. Pierre. For you SD Pheasants Forever members, I sat

Episode 36 All Around Great Guy, Emmett Keyser

Jan 26th, 2023 59m 50s

Emmett Keyser is a long time GFP employee who has worn many hats. From conservation officer, to habitat guy, to "head law dog", to deputy director, and finally regional supervisor at the Outdoor Campus. Emmett is a story teller and an all aro

Episode 35 Clint Whitley And Austin Norton

Jan 10th, 2023 1h 17m

Know anyone that wants to get into hunting or fishing but doesnt have a mentor? Our guy from the Outdoor Campus West, Clint Whitley is spearheading some awesome programming called Fishing 101 and Hunting 101. These classes take you from step 1

Episode 34 Ice Fishing Access - Jake Davis

Dec 22nd, 2022 48m 4s

Ice fishing is king in south dakota winters. find out what SDGFP does to help anglers get onto the ice.also listen and hear what SD state parks have in store for you this winter.

Episode 33 Jim Noble - Hunting Maps

Aug 24th, 2022 50m 12s

Hunting seasons are upon us. Sit down and listen to GIS/map guy extraordinaire Jim Noble talk about the options hunters and anglers have to get public land hunting maps in their hands.

Episode 32 Western SD and Black Hills Fishing with Jake Davis

Apr 22nd, 2022 57m 43s

The prairies and Black Hills of western South Dakota have sneaky good fishing opportunities. I sat down with GFP's Jake Davis and got the low down on streams, ponds and lakes that dot the landscape out that way.

Episode 31Glacial Lakes Fishing with GFP Regional Fish Boss Mark Ermer

Apr 13th, 2022 1h 2m

The Glacial Lakes region of South Dakota is a fishing destination. Get the outlook for this year with this conversation with GFP's regional fish boss, Mark Ermer. Mark talks spawning, walleyes, bluegills, lake sturgeon and a whole lot more!

Episdode 30 Fishing SE SD with Dave Lucchesi

Apr 5th, 2022 55m 12s

Southeastern South Dakota has some great fishing and it's cole to home for a lot of people. I sat down with regional fisheries manager, Dave Lucchesi to talk Lake Thompson, Whitewood, bullhead fries, and a bunch of other interesting topics...in

Episode 29 Lake Sharpe and Oahe outlook with Mike Smith

Mar 30th, 2022 1h 2m

I sat down with GFP fish guru, Mike Smith to talk about fishing on Lake Sharpe and Oahe. We also chatted small lakes, grassland ponds, walleye spawning and more.

Episode 28 LFC And Lewis And Clark Fishing Outlook

Mar 21st, 2022 47m 41s

I sat down with GFP Fisheries biologists, Chris Longhenry and Jason Sorenson to talk fishing on Lake Francis Case, Lewis and Clark and other area spots. We talk fish movement, bait, timing, and more.

Epidsode 27 OnX

Dec 3rd, 2021 28m 22s

OnX, the online outdoor mapping and hunting tool company is offering a great offer to all SD hunting license holders!We sat down with Ben Brettigan, OnX's Hunt Regional Manager, to talk roosters, dogs, using maps to gain confidence and more.