Outdoors: Area hunting organization gives children breath of fresh air

Danny Lawhon Journal staff

Jim Scull has been humbled by the steadily growing power of a small idea.

Jan 29, 2010 | 11:45 pm | (0) Comments

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Outdoors: Snow kayaker takes to the Hills for winter thrills

T.J. Tranchell Lawrence County Journal

Randy Ericksen is not afraid of adventure. He and his wife have tried endurance mountain biking, Primal Quest and 300-mile sea kayaking races. A more recent adventure has kept them closer to the Black Hills and uses some of the same equipment.

Jan 29, 2010 | 11:40 pm | (0) Comments

Outdoors: Cabela's offers classes

By Jim Holland Journal staff

From ice fishing, goose calling and long-range shooting to ensuring that your first attempt at deep-frying a turkey doesn’t wind up prompting a 911 call, customer classes at Cabela’s offer something for everyone.

Dec 11, 2009 | 4:05 pm | (0) Comments

Controversial game warden: Nobody chased me out of S.D.

Kevin Woster Journal staff

Controversial federal wildlife agent Bob Prieksat said Tuesday that his move to Nebraska doesn't mean he's been chased out of South Dakota by Gov. Mike Rounds and other harsh critics of his past law enforcement techniques.

Oct 20, 2009 | 2:55 pm | (5) Comments

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Wildlife agent who sparked Gov. Rounds' ire moves on

The Associated Press

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent whom Gov. Mike Rounds publicly accused of harassing hunters has moved to a new state.

Oct 20, 2009 | 9:20 am | (2) Comments

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Standing crops hurt pheasant hunters' success

The Associated Press

State Game, Fish & Parks officials say two weeks of precipitation before the opening weekend of South Dakota's pheasant season helped limit the places where hunters could chase their wily prey.

Oct 19, 2009 | 11:25 am | (0) Comments