Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 17, 2026

South Dakota 2026 pheasant opener

Headline from KELOLAND Sioux Falls

HOWARD, S.D. (KELO) - In South Dakota, October means one thing for thousands of hunters who travel near and far: pheasant season. In Howard, hunters braved Saturday's windy conditions, eager to get out into the field for opening day. "This is a great day.

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  1. KELOLAND Sioux Falls

    Experts predict solid start to South Dakota pheasant season (opens KELOLAND Sioux Falls)

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    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- With South Dakota's traditional pheasant season starting Saturday, experts from around the state are weighing in on what hunters can expect this season. Pheasants Forever is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enhancem…

  2. Mitchell Daily Republic

    Pheasant season brings hunters back to South Dakota year after year (opens Mitchell Daily Republic)

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    For families traveling from across the country, opening weekend is about more than hunting. It’s a chance to reconnect, share traditions and make memories.

  3. KELOLAND Sioux Falls

    Pheasant hunters flock to South Dakota (opens KELOLAND Sioux Falls)

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    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The traditional pheasant season starts tomorrow in South Dakota, where more than 82,000 non-residents hunted the state bird last fall and winter. More travelers than usual are sporting blaze orange at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport as South Dakota welcomes pheasant hunt…

  4. KELOLAND Sioux Falls

    South Dakota 2026 pheasant opener (opens KELOLAND Sioux Falls)

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    KELOLAND Sioux Falls's feed description

    HOWARD, S.D. (KELO) - In South Dakota, October means one thing for thousands of hunters who travel near and far: pheasant season. In Howard, hunters braved Saturday's windy conditions, eager to get out into the field for opening day. "This is a great day.

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