February 3, 2012

Even though we have had great weather this winter, we are still in the winter season. The Mobridge Fire Department had a coyote call contest this pass weekend and from the reports it was a fun and entertaining event. Several teams had success in calling in coyotes and getting their shots at them. It is planned as an annual event to raise funds for fire equipment for the department. With that, this is an excellent time to practice your skills in calling coyotes. There seems to be plenty of them around from the reports last weekend. 

January 3, 2012

With most hunting seasons closed, we anticipate many hunters turning their attention to varmint hunting. With the open winter that we are having and that we do not have any snow on the ground at this time, it should be a good time to try your skills at calling in coyotes.  Give us a call if you are planning a trip. We do have some weekends that we are offering special rates.

December 2, 2011

Hunters are still making the trek out to the Mobridge area in search of the willy ringneck. The success rate is average. Birds are not as prevalent as we are accustomed to but still one of the better areas of the state. The season goes to the end of the year so there is still time to get a few more shots in. Give us a call for the latest report or to make reservations.

October 26, 2011

The first two weekends of Pheasant season is complete. The success rate in the Mobridge area has been pretty good considering the forecast from the SD GFP. The bird numbers along the Missouri River are good with west river numbers a little better than the east side. The hunters that we have talked to have been satisfied with their hunts. Limits or near limits are being reported. It is taking extra time this year and a little more walking to find the birds but with due diligence, a good hunt can be had. Large covey's of birds are not being seen but it has been pretty nice here yet with temperatures during the days in the high 50's or low 60's. 

I did read a nice article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune by Doug Smith about his pheasant hunt in north central SD this past week. Here is the link to his article.  http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/132568653.html  

October 10, 2011

Only 6 days to the opener! It looks to be a pretty good year again.  The biologist say the numbers are down but from some of the farmers and ranchers that I have talked to, they seem to think that the numbers are still pretty good. It may take a little longer than the past couple of years but if you can shoot straight you should have decent success. We look forward to seeing all of you that have made reservations for the upcoming season. We do have limited availability for the first two weekends on rooms so call now if you are planning on coming out then.  We do have availability for the later weekends and the pressure on the birds is not quite as heavy.  We received some rain this past weekend that was badly needed. There was several fires last week due to the dry conditions so the rain definitely helped that. 

September 7, 2011

The state Game Fish & Parks bird count has been released and I am surprised by the results. I expected a decrease in the numbers from last year due to the long and harsh winter & wet and late spring, but I did not expect the drop they reported. The birds that I have seen on the back roads in our area have been plentiful. Landowners are also saying they are seeing good numbers of birds. 

We do expect it to take a little more walking this year but if we shoot straight.... Success should be had. South Dakota and specifically the Mobridge area still ranks way above our neighboring state of Minnesota. I see their report for the state is 23 birds per "100 miles" while SD's is 3.55 birds per "one mile". That equates to 355 birds per 100 miles and in the Mobridge area the numbers are 5.73 birds per mile, one of the highest areas in the state.

Also remember, fall in the Mobridge area is also great for sharp-tail grouse (opens September 17th) as well as big game. Antelope season opens October 1st and deer seasons vary on area but start in November. So there are a lot of out door activities going on in the Mobridge area in the upcoming months. 

 We do have a very limited supply of rooms available for the first two weekends. Call now to reserve yours and to make your plans to venture out to the Mobridge area and enjoy a great hunting experience. 

August 3, 2011

Summer remains to be different than most summers in our area. The hunting side of things remain good. At this time, we are awaiting the bird counts to be released. I believe they are still gathering the information on the Sharptail Grouse and Pheasants. We do anticipate a good report though. The weather has been advantageous for a good hatch and growing season. Stay tuned to further updates.

June 14, 2011

Summer time is here and that means prairie dogs, and more prairie dogs. We have had several groups out already that have had very good success in hunting. The prairie dog population appears to be strong again this year. (it is amazing how they seem to keep reproducing -:> but all the better for hunters).  Make your plans know to come out to the Mobridge area for some excellent hunting. It should be a great summer. We have had plenty of rain so far. The pastures are green and access is good. We look forward to seeing you this summer.

The pheasants seem to have survived the winter and spring in excellent shape. There appears to be plenty of around. It will be another excellent year for hunting again this fall. We anticpate that the broad count on Grouse and Pheasant will be very good when it is reported later this summer. It should be another great fall hunting season. 

Here are a couple pictures of some deer that were taken this past fall in the Mobridge area. 

We have the idea place for your stay. Large rooms, easy access, large parking lot for those trailers, interior corridors, hot tub to relax those aching bones up, sports bar with great food and refreshments. Make plans now to head on out to Mobridge and the Wrangler Hotel for some great hunting. 

JUST THINK OF  ALL OF THE GREAT OUTDOOR HUNTING EXPERIENCES THAT THE MOBRIDGE AREA HAS TO OFFER.  PRAIRIE DOG HUNTING ALL SUMMER LONG,  ALONG WITH THE DOVE, GROUSE, PARTRIDGE AND PHEASANT IN THE FALL, AS WELL AS DUCK AND GOOSE HUNTING, THE MOBRIDGE AREA IS WELL KNOW FOR EXCELLENT UPLAND AND WATERFOWL HUNTING AS WELL AS ENDLESS ACRES TO HUNT BIG GAME ON.  GIVE US A CALL FOR ROOM AVAILABILITY OR FURTHER INFORMATION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING.

Thanks for checking out our web site, give us a call if we can be of any assistance to you. 

Jeff & Marie Jackson    

Your Hosts

Call us NOW to reserve your rooms for the grouse, pheasant or big game seasons this fall while we availability. Opening weekends are always busy, plan ahead.

We have the best for you for a great time. Large rooms, big parking lot, great food and your favorite beverage to relax with after a day in the field. 

Just as the young boy and his best friend are praying for, we wish you a great year in 2008.

 The GFP departments website:  www.sdgfp.info/

With all the water beckoning you, you may be tempted to spend all your time fishing, but come ashore and experience some of the world's best hunting.  The land raises from the shore into river breaks and brush-filled draws and ends in grasslands and fields, all providing excellent cover and habitat to a variety of game.

General License Information

Buying Licenses-Resident or Non-resident over-the-counter licenses can be purchased at many sporting goods stores, hardware stores, convenience stores and some county treasurers offices.  Big game licenses and non-resident licenses are issued by lottery.  Applications are available from license agents.

Carry licenses-Licenses must be in the licensee's possession while hunting, trapping or transporting game and must be exhibited upon demand of any person.

Lost Licenses-All licenses, except migratory bird certification stamp, may be replaces at no charge with a permit in lieu of lost license by the agent who issued the original license.

    *If you would like information on guide services in the area, please contact us and we will be happy to send you a list of guides.

    *If you would like any information about the hunting rules and regulations, please feel free to contact the Wildlife Division Office at 605-773-3485.   You may also visit the Game, Fish and Parks website: www.sdgfp.info/

State Game, Fish and Parks officials are asking hunters to think about how and where they will transport their harvested game and to keep in mind that if they are checked by law enforcement officers, certain requirements must be met to avoid problems.   No game birds may be possessed, placed in public storage, transported or accepted for shipment unless certain minimum requirements are met.  Waterfowl must have an attached head or fully feathered wing.  Pheasants and grouse must have either the head, fully feathered wing or foot attached.  All other game birds must have either a head or fully feathered wing attached.  Officers are also presented with the problem of identifying frozen birds.  Officially, the number of birds that can be frozen is limited to no more than two.  The suggestion is that birds are frozen or cooled in individual bags while transporting. Once at home, the birds can be placed in more permanent packaging for freezing.