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Alco 218 E 15 St, Miller 605-853-9299 M-Sat 8AM-8PM, Sun 9AM-6PM Midwest Supply 119 E 2nd St, Miller 605-853-2121 Red Neck Paradise 808 N Broadway, Miller 605-853-3614 M-Sat 10A - Midnight Ace Hardware 219 N Broadway, Miller 605-853-3304 Ree Heights Grocery 114 S Dakota Ave, Ree Heights 605-943-5532
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2011 Hunting Guide - page 2
-Breakfast served Friday - Sunday 7-11 a.m. -Barbecued Ribs, Saturdays 5-8 p.m. -Broasted Chicken -Lunches packed for the field -Seating for dine-in -Will cater for all occasions
Miller, SD
893-0101
HOURS: Closed Mondays; Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wednesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday - Sunday 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
BoB’s Drive-in
‘You can taste the difference’ at Bob’s Drive-In
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f you’re looking for good, down-home cooking, stop at Bob’s Drive-In. Owner Tara Koeck says everything on the menu is homemade…fresh, not packaged. “If you order gravy, you get homemade gravy,” she said. Hunters are invited to stop by for breakfast, and especially taste her homemade doughnuts. She will also prepare lunches to take to the field. Come in for supper after the hunt, and unwind after a day outdoors. Broasted chicken is always a favorite, and with the warmer, there is no waiting for it to bake. Although the name is “Bob’s DriveIn,” inside seating is available. In addition to meals, you will find ice cream products and oldfashioned malts.
Once you’ve stopped for breakfast, lunch or supper, you’ll know why the slogan is, “You can taste the difference.” The drive-in is closed Mondays. Hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The phone number is 893-0101.
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Special parties weekdays if available *Willie’s has Off Sale Willie’s donates part of proceeds to the City of St. Lawrence
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Fine foot comfort while in the field W
hen you take to the field for search of the wily pheasant, the last thing you want to worry about is uncomfortable footwear. Polly Shoe Store, located at 118 N. Broadway, has a full line of boots, shoes and leisure footwear, including moccasins and slippers. Polly Shoe Store has been part of the Miller business scene for many years, and Theresa and Les Eschenbaum have been the owners for nearly 33 years. “The Red Wing hunting/work boot is always popular,” Theresa says. Wolverine hikers are also available for both men and women. The boots come with the Wolverine iCS wave disk, which has four settings to choose from, allowing you to customize your comfort. The disk, located on the heel of the boot, allows you to adjust the firmness, choose the amount of cushioning, and add inner and outer support. The outer support provides extra stability for high arch, and re-
duces outward tilt. The inner support allows extra support for low arch or for reducing inward tilt. “It’s a new concept, and you can move the disk to provide just what you need,” Theresa explained. Another top seller is the Jox Sox line, with the product guaranteed for life. On a cold fall morning, these socks provide warmth and comfort. “We also have all types of leather-care products, including waterproofing and weatherproofing products,” Theresa says. In addition to all types of boots and shoes, the Eschenbaums carry a large selection of luggage, health back bags, and purses. “If you’re looking for bargains, we have half-price shoes in the back room,” Theresa said. Same high quality, but with a lower price sticker. The store is open 9 to 5:30 weekdays, and 9 to 5 on Saturday. Stop by and check out the large selection of shoes, boots and other products.
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S&J
Campground & RV Park Conveniently located south of Willie’s Steakhouse in St. Lawrence
Peace and q ful uiet
Reasonable Rates by the day, week or month
Convenient campground facilities S & J Campground in St. Lawrence offers all the amenities you’re looking for, if you’re planning to camp during the hunt. The campgound, located next door to Willie’s Steakhouse, has 10 campsites, with water, sewer, electricity and garbage disposal. Whether you have a large motor home or a two-person tent, you’ll enjoy the quiet campground with plenty of parking space.
For service that’s fast and friendly –
Stop for fuel and while you’re here pick up whatever else you need! Choose from a variety of your favorite snack items, pop, water, beer & juices
We serve a variety of breakfast and lunch items too! Ice • Gloves • Movie Rentals • Video Lottery
HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HUNT! 605-853-2404 704 No. Broadway • Miller, SD
Hunting dogs are welcome, and rates are reasonable. Shirley Peck has owned the campground for three years. She rents campsites on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Camp next door to an eating establishment, walk across the street to the post office, or down the block to a gun shop. For more information, or to make a reservation, call (605) 853-2622 or 204-0642.
Stop by G3 for friendly service
T
he convenience store located side for a quick bite, or snack items, at 704 N. Broadway in Miller or a large selection of pop, water, has gone by several names-- beer and juices. Ice is also available. Li’l Feller, Boom“Although ers, the Gas Stop. we don’t sell liur employees are censes, we have Now it is G3, and friendly−you’ll find gloves, sunglasswhile the name has changed, fast, South Dakota hospitality,” es and other efficient service Star says. “We’re always glad to things a hunter remains the same. welcome visitors.” might need.” Manager Star If you’re look~Star Hunter Hunter says ing for somethe store serves thing to do durbreakfast items, as well as lunches, ing “down time,” G3 has movie and booths are available for custom- rentals, and there is a video lottery er comfort. “During the lunch hour, area in the store if you’re so inclined. we have hot dogs, burgers, and soup “Our employees are friendly-on a daily basis.” you’ll find South Dakota hospitaliAt the Shell pump, purchase die- ty,” Star says. “We’re always glad to sel, gas or premium. Then come in- welcome visitors.”
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PheasanT Fun
Great hunting offered in y a natural habitat setting d n a R with R
andy Adamowicz of Wisconsin owns ity level.” land near St. Lawrence, right smack Adamowicz has fresh water and snacks in the middle of pheasant county. always available during the day to energize He’s making his dream come true on his 80 hunters for the next leg of their hunt. acres—with Pheasant Fun with Randy. He even has hunting dogs available, in Adamowicz says the property provides case the hunters need them. He likes to caprime pheasant hunting, because the land ter to groups of two to five hunters. Adamowicz notes, “What I want to replihas never been plowed...it is virgin habitat, and plenty of pheasants love to call the area cate is hunting in a family atmosphere rather than large groups. I hunted with my grandhome. Adamowicz’s land includes two shelter- father and my father, that’s what I grew up belts, and Little Turtle Creek runs through with, and I believe a lot of hunters would like that same experience.” the property, which is all pastureland. Adamowicz says pheasant hunting, for With a passion for pheasant hunting that spans four generations, Pheasant Fun with him, is not a hobby---it is a passion. With his land now Randy was available, established in 2006. Exknow the great joy I had growing up, he wants to that tensive rehunting with close family and friends. share passion with search in the others who ring-necked That is what I want to offer here.” pheasant, ~ Randy Adamowicz want a good place to their mating patterns and habitat, led to the South hunt, to relax, and to enjoy the experience. “I consider this a small business just Dakota farm in Miller. “Our land supports our love for pheasant hunting in its natural during pheasant season,” he explains. “Although this is not a large acreage, hunters form. We do not plant birds,” he states. He adds, “Catering to small groups pro- need to realize you can’t correlate the numvides our undivided attention to hunters ber of pheasants to the number of acres... when we guide, or the flexibility of hunting you have to take into account the type of the fields with your own dog and friends, acreage. The habitat on this farm holds a facet of hunting which all hunters have pheasants.” The land is located northeast of St. Lawgrown to love. When you pull up to our property, you will not see yellow school bus- rence, with airport and lodging facilities nearby in Milles that have er, as well dropped off as camping large numsites in St. bers of huntLawrence. ers. Our fam“I know ily-owned the great joy farm offers I had growyou pheasing up, huntant hunting ing with in its purest close family form. With and friends. the availabilThat is what ity of our I want to offive-passenfer here,” he ger UTV, no says. hunter needs He can be to worry that reached by they cannot calling 262keep up the 914-0901 or pace of othby e-mailing er hunters in him at info@ the group. pheansantEach huntfun.net. His er can be acWebsite is commodatwww.pheased to his own physical abilantfun.net.
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At Pheasant Fun we strive to provide an amazing wild pheasant hunt. We cater to small groups providing greater customer service. Our birds are 100% wild and we are constantly maintaining and improving our hunting land. With our low prices, diverse habitat and an abundant number of wild pheasants, you will experience a memorable hunt.
Come join us for a great South Dakota hunting experience!
Randy Adamowicz
(262) 914-0901 19111 366th Avenue, St. Lawrence, SD 57373 www.pheasantfun.net
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In the field refresher
If it’s been awhile since you’ve hunted, it’s easy to forget some details that can be important. These quick tips might be the difference between having a good ring-necked pheasant hunt or spending a few days recovering from a frustrating experience. Keep in shape: It’s important to keep in mind that hunting can be exhausting. It’s not easy walking through some of that deep brush in heavy clothes, carrying several pounds of metal and gear. For that reason, it’s a good idea to get in shape before the season starts. Eye the sun: If possible and if nature and the wind cooperate, try to keep the sun at your back. This has three important benefits: • You can see the birds better when they fly. • It’s harder for the pheasants to see you coming. • It’s much easier to see the color of the ring-necked pheasant, allowing you to
quickly pick out the roosters before they fly out of range. Choose the weather: The ideal day for hunting pheasant in South Dakota is a cool but slightly humid day with light wind. That light wind moves the bird scent to the dog and the moisture in the air helps hold the scent in the brush, weeds or other vegetation. Hot weather has an effect on both the hunter and the dog and may cause you to choose not to wear some of the heavy clothing required to protect you from the brush. Dry weather increases the dust in the air and on vegetation. This can clog a dog’s nose. The heat itself is also very hard on a working dog, since they have trouble cooling down. Work into the wind: Upland game birds in general and pheasants in particular have excellent eyesight and hearing, which are their primarily defenses to protect themselves from threats. Smell is not so important to them; ringneck
pheasants have a poorly developed sense of smell, but it is important to your dog. Keep these things in mind when you’re approaching your hunt. Plan your pheasant hunt so you’re walking into the wind. This will bring the scent of the birds toward your dog, greatly increasing his or her ability to find the pheasants quickly. Perhaps even more importantly, if you’re walking into the wind the birds will tend to flush into the wind. This will slow their flight and give you more time to get your shot off before the pheasant gets out of range. Learn from your prey: If you don’t know where the birds are feeding or want to double-check on that, cut open the crop of a downed pheasant. This will give you more insight into their current patterns by letting you see what foods they’re eating in different seasons and weather. Be a good scout: It’s a very good idea to travel with
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extra clothing. Especially extra boots, socks and pants. A sure way to ruin a day of hunting is to accidentally step in a large puddle, filling your boots with water and then walking with wet, heavy feet the rest of the day. It’s also a good idea to bring clothing to accommodate a change in temperature. A first-aid kit is a pretty good idea as well, especially for your dog. Pick a good location: South Dakota pheasants are found in a variety of places, all having one thing in common; good cover. Here are some areas with thick, tall weeds: retired crop fields, shelterbelts, abandoned farmsteads, drainage ditches, railroad rights-of-way, fence lines, weedy areas near streams, cattail marshes. Reasoning for the season: One thing to keep in mind when you’re heading out to hunt is the time of year. The time of the season in which you’re hunting affects how you hunt.
Early Season: The pheasant outlook for South Dakota early in the season is highly positive. This is the time during which veteran hunters talk about taking the “dumb birds” or the young birds. The vast majority of roosters are taken during the first couple weeks of the season, leaving those that are more and more savvy. In the very early season, the short grassy areas near crops (loafing areas) are a good bet. But those areas are easily hunted and therefore heavily hunted. So later in the season it’s much more likely those areas will be filled with hens and no roosters. Late Season: Late-season pheasant hunting in South Dakota is when the hunt becomes a bit more challenging, which for many veteran hunters is where the enjoyment comes in. The outlook is still very positive, but by late season your average ring-necked pheasant has gotten pretty smart. One thing you can do to increase
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your odds of bagging the increasingly savvy roosters is to hunt the harder-to-reach areas that others may have overlooked, avoided, or just been too lazy to try. Here are some pointers to help you find those wily birds: Harvest Help: Work the grassy ditches, fence lines, sloughs and other thick cover near newly harvested farm fields. You may even be able to watch as a field is being harvested to see where the birds are going. Consider the Gizzard: Pheasants need gravel in their gizzards to grind food for them, so check deep brush and cattail marshes near gravel roads. Keep it down (your voice that is): Ring necked pheasants use their keen hearing to protect themselves. You may need to sneak up on the hunt savvy roosters. Think Thick: Birds that have survived into late season tend to favor heavier and heavier cover.
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Dying to hunt or hunting to die: Your best friend and heat stress If yours is like the vast majority of hunting dogs, it’s a family dog always, a hunting dog seldom. Think about what your dog has been doing since last season ended. Your answer probably includes a lot of laying around in the comfort of an air conditioned house, not exactly the hard-core training regimen a dog needs as it prepares to be running for miles through thick weeds and brush. Just think what it would be like if you spent all your time curled up in front of a TV and then woke up one morning and decided to run a 10K marathon. I’d at least hope your doctor follows along in a nice air-conditioned car. While Labs, Retrievers, Pointers, Spaniels and such are born and bred to hunt, that drive can cause major problems, even death. Harsh? Maybe. Reality? Definitely. A case in point: in October 2003, unseasonably warm weather greeted dogs and hunters to South Dakota’s pheasant opener. Down in the weeds
where the dogs work, temperatures shot into the 90s with little or no breeze. To make matters worse (at least for the dogs) was the fact that the bird population was quite high. The combination of high energy and high temperatures killed uncounted numbers of dogs. There’s no way to know exactly how many dogs died during the opener, but some believe that number could have been in the hundreds. When you’re out there working your way through brush and it’s 90, 70, or even 50 degrees out, you get hot. You sweat. You take off your coat or unbutton your shirt. You can do that. Your dog can’t. He can’t even sweat. His most effective way to dump heat is to pant. Imagine how much that would cool you down. No matter how many birds are flying, never forget that you as a dog owner are the brains of the team. Your dog is wired to work. That’s what he’s trained to do, especially if it makes you happy. If there are birds to find, your dog will likely go af-
ter them with no regard to its health. It’s up to you to make sure your dog stays safe. Tips to keep your dog from over-heating: How hot is it? 90 degrees? Stay home. If your dog’s going stir-crazy, go out and practice fetching for 5 or 10 minutes in the field nearby. Then take a break, give him a big bowl of water, and go home. Be smart about heat stress; during the heat of the day work for 20-30 minutes or even less, then rest for 20-30 minutes. Wet down your dog before and right after the hunt. Have an ice chest? Put a bag of ice in it and bring it along, just in case. Toss some cold bottled water in there for yourself as well. Bring plenty of water in the field and stop for water breaks Take advantage of ponds, streams or stock dams for a quick cool down Remember, when heat stress hits, it can hit fast. Take a water break long before your dog hits its breaking point.
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any hunters consider their trusty hunting dog a true and necessary companion when stalking the pheasants. Dr. Eric Knock and Dr. Dean Cline of Miller Veterinary Clinic are geared up for hunting season and taking care of any needs that might arise. Dr. Knock says several hunters stop by before hunting to get the dogs their yearly vaccines. And the clinic always has someone on call in case of an emergency. “We get a lot of calls when a dog is injured, perhaps they tangled with barbed wire or have other medical needs,” Dr. Knock said. In addition to providing vaccinations and responding to medical/surgi-
cal needs, Miller Vet Clinic has a full line of first-aid products, skunk-off spray, dewormers and related items. They also carry Science Diet dog food. “We do receive a lot of calls after hours,” added Dr. Cline. “The easiest way to reach us after hours is to call the office number, 853-0008, and it will be rerouted. Regular hours are 8 to 5:30 Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Turn at the Dairy Queen/ALCO road to reach the clinic. “A lot of hunters stop by during pheasant season,” Dr. Knock said. “We know how important the hunting dogs are, and we’re here to help with any needs. Next to calving season, hunting season is our busiest time of year.”
New hunting lodge near Wessington has comforts of home Wessington’s newest hunting lodge ~ Need a place to stay? The “BarU” Lodge features
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new lodging endeavor near Wessington--Pheasant Hunting LLC-- is now open this pheasant season, and will be available throughout the year for meetings, reunions and other gatherings. Owner Larry Swain is a Wessington grad who now lives in Brookings. The house he acquired is located one mile south and three west of Wessington. Everything is new from top to bottom, and features five bedrooms (10 beds), four baths and kitchen facilities. Swain says amenities include central air, large TV and cable TV, a meeting room and a wood-burning heating unit. Outside, there are two two-car garages, an area for kennels and a place for cleaning pheasants.
There is also a large fire pit in front of the house. Although the lodge is located on one acre of ground, excellent hunting areas surround the location. “When I acquired the property, I knew it didn’t have much resale value,” Swain said. “But this is pheasant country, and hunters look for lodging.” So he embarked on the massive renovation project, which took three years to complete. Swain says the lodge will be open for lodging throughout the year, not just during hunting season. “Actually, you could stable horses, too, if someone wanted to do some riding,” he notes. “My goal was to provide a comfortable, relaxing place to stay, be it for hunters or folks planning a reunion.” And he adds that the land surrounding the lodge is perfect for hunting. For more information, Swain can be contacted at 605-6955336, or go to his website at www.pheasanthuntingllc.com. His e-mail is larrybswain@msn.com.
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Hunters, we’re so glad you’re here!
Rexall Drug…for health supplies, and much more
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exall Drug has been a mainstay of the Miller community for many years. Although it is housed in a 100-year-old building, renovations make the store welcoming and up-to-date, while maintaining an old-fashioned soda fountain area. Pharmacists Travis Anderberg and Trent Merkwan are quick to point out that not only does the store have a full range of health-care needs for humans, Rexall also carries health needs for the dogs that accompany the hunters. “Every year we also have visiting hunters that come in because they forgot or have run out of a prescription. We can transfer prescriptions if needed.” The store carries a variety of South Dakota memorabilia, including postcards, keychains and coffee mugs. “Jewelry, especially Black Hills Gold, is al-
ways a popular gift item for out-of-state hunters, and we have a good selection,” Travis said. Visitors are also impressed by the soda fountain, seldom seen in larger cities. “They like our ‘world-famous’ malts,” Travis notes. “There is also a lunch selection available.” He added, “Many visitors also like to take advantage of our photo service. They may also print out their own digital photos on our new kiosk machine. “A lot of visitors like the down-home feeling of the store, and we’re also here to help with any health problems,” Travis said. Store hours are 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday, and 8:30 to 3 on Saturday. Call 853-3647. The toll-free number is 1-800-201-3647. Check out the full service store at millerrexall.com.
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“Field of Dreams” by Jim Hansel, is donated by the estate of Gerald’s son, the late Joseph Lehnherr. The hunter’s supper/auction is a primary moneymaker for the club to fund activities during the year. During 2011, the hunting club purchased $7,000 of ear corn for wildlife feed during the winter. They also sponsored the kids’ fishing contest at Lake Louise in May, where they provided rod and reel combination prizes, donated by Cabela’s in Mitchell. Hubbard says 52 youngsters participated, and each received a sack with fish tackle. The club also provided hot dogs, pop and potato chips. Wall Lake Hunting Club provided clay pigeons and shells for the annual youth HuntSAFE course, and provided clay pigeons, shells and food for the HuntSAFE participants who participated in the pheasant hunt held on Kenny Werdel’s land. Hubbard says the club is always looking for new members…and they are looking forward to hosting the annual supper October 17.
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& K Outpost, on the east edge of Highmore along Highway 14, offers gasoline and the regular convenience store items, as well as tempting food at their restaurant. Karen Swenson has owned D & K for 12 years. “The store has been here a long time,” she notes. “We continue to have a steady business.” The convenience store has a small selection of hunting ammunition, as well as novelty souvenir items, snacks, beer, pop and ice. The cafe-steakhouse offers great dining. Karen says the restaurant opens at 6:30 a.m. seven days a week, and breakfast is
served from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. “We have a noon buffet every day but Saturday from 11:30 to 1:30, as well as menu items,” Karen says. “It’s good home cooking.” For a good place to eat a satisfying, filling evening meal, look no further. “We have nightly specials and a salad bar. But I’d say prime rib and steak are the favorites on the menu.” In addition, a bar-lounge is open in the evening. “We always look forward to the hunters,” Karen says. “They’re good customers, and we like to serve them well, and hope to see them the next year.”
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or many years, Wall Lake Hunting Club has sponsored a special hunter’s banquet and auction…and the tradition continues. Mark Monday, Oct. 17 for an evening of fun and good food at the Miller American Legion. The night begins with a social hour at 6 p.m., with the dinner at 7:30, featuring roast beef, chicken and all the trimmings. An auction will follow, with all sorts of items on the block. Planner Fred Hubbard says most auction items have been donated. You’ll find beautiful framed art prints, hats, guns and knives, other artistic creations…a little bit of everything. Out-of-state hunters who have again made generous auction donations include the Arendt family, Gary Kock, Jack Dennis and Kirby Crowe. The Lehnherr family has donated 11 items, including four prints with handcrafted frames, knives, and five guns, which will be used for door prizes and raffle. Dad Gerald Lehnherr, Rochester, Minn., annually also donates a gun given at the HuntSAFE program for kids. A special print,
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Keep your feet dry while hunting Keeping your feet comfortable, dry and warm will make you a better hunter. Really; I’m not joking. If your feet get wet they get mighty uncomfortable. That can take away your hunting focus and make you want to pack it up and get back to the lodge. Even if you stay, you’re less likely to be as alert and on the ball. Did you know that leather boots that are untreated can soak up to a pound of water each? Just think of how heavy two extra pounds of water might feel after walking a few miles over rough terrain. Now factor in the extra abrasion on your feet from wet socks and leather and you might not be hunting for a few days. Worse yet, if you’re hunting in really cold conditions and your feet get wet, you could lose a few toes from frostbite. A Good Pair of Leather Hunting Boots When picking out hunting boots look for some extra features like Gore-Tex lining
or membranes used for waterproofing and breathability. Some heavy duty hunting boots come with waterproof breathable boot liners that have a moisture wicking lining to keep feet dry. Don’t be afraid to try on several pair of boots. Try them on both feet; stand in them and walk around a bit. Lets face it; you’ll be wearing those boots for at least 10 hours a day. So how does a hunter keep those feet warm and dry? Warmth is important. Mountaineering socks come in all fabrics so the rule of thumb when choosing hunting socks is comfort and warmth. Many hunters choose wool socks because they wick moisture better than other natural or synthetic fibers. Moisture wicking socks have the ability to draw sweat away from your feet and turning it into vapor which is let out through a breathable hunting boot.
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Conservation Corner Cory Flor, Hand-Hyde County Conservation Officer, 853-3644 The 2011 regular pheasant hunting season is nearly upon us once again. With that in mind I thought it would be time to discuss the Hand County pheasant brood routes. The pheasant brood routes are conducted during the same time frame every year and that is between July 25 and August 15. Each route is 30 miles long and the survey begins at sunrise. Certain conditions must be met in order for the brood route to be considered a primary run. There must be no wind, sunshine and heavy dew on the grass. Hand County has three pheasant brood routes; there is a north brood route, a middle brood route and a south brood route. With only 20 days to run the routes, sometimes getting the perfect conditions can be tough. But this year I got perfect conditions both times I ran the route and
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both times I ended up with relatively the same number of broods. I typically run the middle brood route and other GFP employees run the other two routes. This year the middle brood route showed a decrease of 37 broods in 2011 from 2010. The middle Hand County brood route decreased from 49 broods to 12 broods this year. There were also relatively few adult pheasants found during the brood route. There were heavy rains and flooding in certain areas of the county during the peak of the pheasant-nesting season, which had a negative effect on the pheasant population along with the loss of CRP in the area over the last few years. Hunters will no doubt have to work harder this year to get their birds but they can still have a quality hunt without limiting out every day. There are several laws and regulations for pheasant season that hunters need to be aware of. First of all, make sure you buy your license prior to hunting. You can buy a license online at the SD Game, Fish and Parks website or visit one of our license agents in Miller or Highmore. The non-resident small game license costs $110 and is valid for two 5-day periods. When you buy your license you need to pick your start dates. If you plan on hunting opening weekend you can mark Oct 15 as your first start date and then most hunters pick the last five days of the season for their second start date. However, prior to the beginning of the start dates hunters may change their start dates. For example, if you pick Dec. 25 for your second start date you may change it anytime prior to Dec. 25. The non-resident small game license is not valid for waterfowl. Non-residents may hunt small game and predators and varmints with the small game license. If you want to change your start dates you need to go to the place where you bought it or do it yourself online at the GFP website. If someone asks to see your hunting license you have to show them according to the law. It doesn’t matter whether the person is a law enforcement officer or not; you still need to show them if they ask. Wearing hunter orange
for small game hunting is not required by law. However, with the number of hunters in the field during the pheasant season, especially the opener, it is still a good idea to wear orange for safety reasons. If you are unsure of a shot, don’t shoot. There will always be another pheasant. Safety should be the number one priority of every hunter in the field. Trespassing is the most common violation during the pheasant season. If you are going to hunt private land make sure you get written permission from the landowner and make sure you know where their property is located. If you are convicted of knowingly trespassing your hunting privileges will be revoked for a period of one year. If you are going to road hunt you need to pull your vehicle over to the furthest right hand side of the road, turn your vehicle off and close the doors on the vehicle. If you shoot a pheasant and it falls onto private property while road hunting the hunter may retrieve the bird as long as he puts his gun down before crossing the fence and he must be on foot. Remember, when hunting road right-of-ways there is a 660 foot safety zone around occupied dwellings (houses), livestock, schools, and churches. The Dept. of Game, Fish and Parks gives out white Safety Zone signs to landowners who request them. The pheasant season shooting hours are 12 noon from Oct. 15 thru Oct. 21 and 10 am thereafter until sunset. This law is probably the second most common violation during the pheasant season, shooting hours end at sunset not ½ hour after like big game seasons. There is a sunrise/sunset table in the back of the 2011 South Dakota Hunting Handbook that is easy to follow. The daily limit of pheasants is three roosters with a possession limit of 15 after the fifth day of the season. If you plan on hunting public land remember that you need to use non-toxic shot. However, you may use lead shot on state school lands, Walk-In-Areas and road right-of-ways. Remember to be cour-
teous to other hunters and landowners. Don’t clean your game in the road ditch as it is considered littering and it looks awful for the people who live here. If you plan on transporting your pheasants you need to have a fully feathered head attached, or a fully feathered wing or one leg attached. However, if you shoot a rooster without a visible spur you need to have a head or wing attached. Hunters may only transport their own lawfully possessed game birds. If you have your birds frozen they must be packaged no more than two per package in order to facilitate identification and count of species. With that said, this would be a great year for people to pick up waterfowl hunting. There are a lot of waterfowl in the area and it should be a great year for waterfowl hunting. Non-residents who wish to hunt waterfowl in SD need to apply by July 5 of that year in order to have a chance to draw a license. If you didn’t put by July 5 this year and already drew a license it is too late to apply for this year. Non-resident waterfowl licenses are limited to 4000 licenses statewide and they are all taken during the first drawing. In order to assist waterfowl hunters the SD GFP has added a thunderstorm map to their website to show where waterfowl numbers are the highest in the state. Also, I have had several waterfowl access trails mowed to the waters edge on area GPA’s to assist hunters with water access. If you have questions or comments feel free to contact my office at 853-3644. Remember, this is a very busy time of year so it may take a few days to return your calls. If you would like to report a wildlife violation you can call the Tips Hotline 1-888-OVERBAG (1-888-6837224) or you can contact the sheriff’s office.
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ee, it’s good to be back home again. That is the sentiment that comes through loud and clear from Mike and Mierra Fawcett, who in November 2009 “reclaimed” their motel—the Dew Drop Inn— and moved back to Miller to be the operators. Mike Fawcett says they’ve owned the motel since 1992, but over the years they once sold it on contract for deed—which didn’t work out—and then hired others to manage the motel, which also didn’t work out. They lived in Rapid City for a period of time. Says Mike, “We appreciate being here, and we definitely felt welcomed back to the community.” Mierra says she loves the slower pace and the genuine friendliness of the Miller community. Mike, originally from Ree Heights, and Mierra worked steadily on repairing, updating, painting and renovating the rooms. It was a lot of work, but they are happy with the results.
Dew Drop Inn has 22 rooms, which includes 11 double-bed rooms, with new queen-size beds; seven singles; and four cottages. The love to welcome customers, and they have a strong occupancy rate. “We love our customers, and many mornings we have coffee with our guests,” Mierra said. “We have guests join us for supper, and often they stop by to share music. It’s a friendly atmosphere.” The office provides a step back in time, with cozy chairs, a piano and an old cash register. The atmosphere is—simply put— friendly. Dew Drop Inn accepts major credit cards, as well as furry friends. Someone is always around 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for check-in. Mierra said, “We really appreciate the casual atmosphere and the friendliness of people in the area, and we want to share that with our customers.” Stop by, and feel free to bring your dog.
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Lunch and dinner meals offer great taste and variety
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f you’re looking for great food and friendly hospitality, look no further than the Hi Lite Steakhouse & Lounge, located at 109 N. Broadway in Miller. Trish Resel has owned the Hi Lite for 10 years, and she enjoys meeting hunters who visit the area. “Especially during hunting season, we want to serve our lunch customers with a quick turn-around time,” Trish says. Lunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with daily specials and
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soup and sandwich specials. “If you’re anxious to get to the field, call ahead at 853-9296 and order your meal,” Trish suggests. The supper hour runs from 5 to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 6 to 11 p.m. on Sundays through October 30. A salad bar is available with the evening meal. Steak is the specialty, but chicken, walleye and other fish specials are also on the menu. “Hunters like the steaks, and we feature T-bone, prime rib, tenderloin and filet mignon,” Trish says. The Hi Lite also has a full range of mixed drinks, wines and beer. “We invite our guests to try our fabulous martinis or other mixed drinks,” Trish says. If a large group of hunters plans to come for the evening meal, Trish suggests calling ahead so the space is ready when they arrive. “We’re always happy to serve hunters,” Trish says. “Stop by and try the varied menu we have to offer.”
Wessington’s Food Center has long history
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he R & B Food Center on Wessington’s Main Street offers a variety of food and related products, located in a quaint, historical locale. Some of the “old timers” might remember when the grocery, in the same location, was called “The Golden Rule.” And at one time, there was also a grocery store across the street. Present owner Vernetta LeGrand bought the store in 1987 from her parents Roy and Betty Clarke (R & B), who had purchased the store in 1982 from Hand and Ev Kunz. It’s a neighborhood grocery, and Vernetta is on a first-name basis with most of her
customers. “Of course I worked at the store before I bought it,” Vernetta says. She hasn’t undertaken any major renovation...step into the store, and you step back to other days. But she carries a full line of fresh meats, milk, bread, canned goods and other staples. In addition to the food products, hunters can also stock up on ice and beer. The store is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 9:30 to 12:30 on Sundays. Stop by for your grocery needs, and savor the small-town atmosphere.
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he pheasant season is a wel- ety, and writers group.
come event to the Miller area. On Hand Development Corporaw Hand County is one of the top tion plays a role in assisting our busid counties for the number of pheasants ness community. The mission of On
harvested per non-resident hunter Hand Development Corporation is to
- and local residents are always ready support the growth of new business, to extend a welcoming hand to visi- es and assist the expansion of exista tors during hunting season. ing businesses while striving to im-
Hunters spent more than $8 mil- prove the overall economy of the , h lion in Hand County during the 2010 Miller area. — season, which is a welcome boon to To meet our mission, we employ
Great food! Friendly service! Featuring:
u Homemade Daily Specials u Steaks u Chicken u Walleye and Shrimp u Salad Bar with supper u Mixed drinks, wines, beer
Why settle for the same old steaks when you can have one of ours? Come try our
New York Strips Filet Mignon
Serving Lunch Monday - Saturday • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Daily Specials • Soup & Sandwich Specials Serving Supper Monday - Saturday • 5 - 11 • Oct. 16, 23, 30 • 6 - 11
Hi-Lite Steakhouse & Lounge 605-853-9296
109 N. Broadway • Miller, SD
R & B Food Center Welcomes Hunters! Shop with us for...
• Fresh Meats • Fresh Fruits & Vegetables • Quality ShurFine & ShurFresh Products • Beer • Pop • Ice • Purified Water Machine • South Dakota Lottery • Coffee Shop • Friendly Service • Specialty Orders Welcome We accept food stamps, WIC, & credit cards
R & B Food Center Open Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 6 pm Sundays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (605) 458-2258 Downtown Wessington, SD
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, the economy. According to records, a number of strategies. We can ass 70,613 pheasants were harvested in sist with business planning, financ, Hand County last year! ing, and site location. We work with
Through the years our communi- many local, state, public and pri- ty has become a hunter’s paradise by vate organizations that support busit gearing up to host pheasant hunters. nesses such as the City of Miller, the The business community increases their capacity and service during the season. Our airport has extended the runway and constructed a pilot’s lounge for the convenience of hunters that fly into our region. Various community groups cater to meeting the needs of pheasant hunters. We are fortunate to live in an area that has such a vibrant community. We have top-notch agricultural production, the hospital is expanding, our business community is secondto-none for a town our size, we have a wind farm, and the school system is excellent. Our community boasts excellent recreational opportunities, which include golfing, Lake Louise Recreation Area, fishing, a drive-in theatre and racing cars or go-karts. Cultural opportunities abound with an active arts council, historical soci-
Small Business Administration, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and Northeast South Dakota Economic Corporation. We also work closely with the Miller Civic and Commerce, which has been very active over the past year in promoting Miller and improving the business climate in our area.
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eel free to stop in and visit us anytime. It would be our pleasure to assist you in your business ventures. Even if you aren’t starting or expanding a business, but just have some ideas for how our community could improve, we would appreciate your input. With the opportunities that are available in our area we are looking forward to being “On Hand” for another exciting year!
103 West 3rd Street • Miller, SD 57362 • 605.853.3098
The Miller Press
2011 Hunting Guide - page 10
Simons Outdoor Sports Dale Simons, owner • Hunting and Shooting Accessories • Reloading Equipment and Components
• Rifles • Shotguns • Handguns
Welcome Hunters! Look no further–we have what it takes to meet your outdoor sporting needs!
Open 9 to 6 Monday-Friday 9 to noon on Saturdays
208 N. Maple St.
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Local Owners, Dale & Lorelei Simons, and employees
Welcome Hunters to Miller! We look forward to serving you. Open We’re the friendly place! 6 a.m . - 11 p .m.
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imons’ Outdoor Sports, owned by Dale Simons, is located on the south side of Highway 14 in St. Lawrence, on the east side of town. If you’re looking for firearms and equipment, Simons has a full inventory. “The focus is on firearms, ammo and accessories for guns,” Dale explained. “I have rifles, shotguns, handguns, black powder guns, a good selection of ammunition and accessories for guns.” This includes highpowered deer rifles as well as shotguns for small game. Dale says people buy handguns for personal protection, but also for sport. Dale grew up in the area, and was always involved in the hunting seasons. His interest just kept growing. “I had an uncle who had a federal firearms license. When he decided not to renew his license, I applied, and got it” Application must be made through BATFE. “It includes being fingerprinted and having a background check done, and paying the license fee,” Dale says. The license must be renewed every three years. Dale sold firearms on a parttime basis for 19 years. He went fulltime, with the store in the summer of 2007. As word got around, his customer base has expanded, and Dale says he has several customers from areas east of Miller. “I’m always glad to see the hunters come, and this is a busy time of year,” Dale says. An avid hunt-
er himself, he says he “makes time” to get in the field a while the first couple of weekends, when friends and relatives come to the area for hunting. “It sounds like we have a good pheasant population this year, although there’s not as much CRP acreage,” Dale says. “We might have to work a little harder to get them, but I think the numbers are there.” He welcomes having hunters stop by the store, not only to purchase guns, but also to chat a bit. The store is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the fall, he will also be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The phone number is 853-3430.
Pump ‘N Pak offers quality food, served with a smile
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ump ‘N Pak is a busy place. Obviously, the store sells diesel and gasoline. But owner Lorelei Simons says a big draw is the food. “The Hot Stuff Pizza and Smash Hits Deli bring in a lot of customers. It’s good, quality food.” Lorelei has owned Pump ‘N Pak for 12 years, and she gives much credit for the operation’s success to her employees. “They are just the best. They are great people,” she says. “They are also knowledgeable if hunters come in with questions. We know the names of people who have lands to hunt on. We enjoy our visitors and want to make them feel at home.” The store carries shells, a full line of snacks, pop and beer, ice and ice pops and convenience store items. “We also have cold 12-packs and gallons of water. The hunters appreciate that.” Lorelei promotes their full line of breakfast items, including breakfast pizza, bur-
ritos and sandwiches, as well as coffee, hot chocolate and cappuccino. “Many of the hunters appreciate this, they can pick up their breakfast and be on their way.” The hunters also like the “one-stop” shopping when it’s time to get to the fields. “They can get their gas, shells, ice and lunch to go,” Lorelei said. “We also have an ATM machine, and we do have movie rentals and a video lottery area.” Pump ‘N Pak is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. The kitchen is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lorelei says Pump ‘N Pak was a great business opportunity. She and husband Dale (Simons’ Outdoor Sports) have two grown children, both of whom are in the National Guard. Michael is serving in Iraq, and Anna is a photographer. It’s a busy life, but Lorelei says she thrives on it, and the Pump ‘N Pak employees are always happy to welcome visitors to the area.
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2011 Hunting Guide - page 12
Cooking South Dakota pheasant Rena Wills
South Dakota is the hunter’s paradise, and the ring-necked pheasant is the king of its game birds. In order that you may better enjoy the results of your hunting in South Dakota, a project was undertaken by several state agencies to standardize pheasant recipes and to create variations in preparing pheasant dishes. Field Care of Pheasants It is good practice to field dress the birds as soon as feasible after they are shot. Normally, birds may be kept for a few hours before removing the entrails, but if a bird is quite shot up, the flavor of the meat is affected. Also, it is desirable to separate the birds to allow them to lose their body tem-
perature as quickly as possible. Field dressing birds hastens the cooling process. Many hunters skin the birds rather than pluck them. However, others feel that flavor is lost when the birds are skinned. Pheasant Cookery When cooking older birds, it is best to add small amounts of moisture at a time, and use a covered container during part of the cooking period. This is not necessary for young birds. In general, the age of the bird may be readily determined by the spurs. The spurs, although present on a young bird, are neither long nor sharp; on an older bird, they are both long and sharp. Allow one pheasant for two people. A larger bird may serve at least three people.
Barbecued Pheasant 1 young pheasant, cut in pieces 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper Melted butter Your favorite Barbecue Sauce Use breast, thighs and legs. With a sharp knife, cut meat from each side of keel or breast bone, making 2 breast pieces. Sprinkle pheasant pieces with salt and pepper. Brush well with melted butter or other fat. Line bottom of broiling pan with foil. Flatten pheasant pieces on foil. Do not use a rack. Broil with surface of meat 7-9 inches from the heat. Broil slowly. Regulate pan position so that browning begins after 10-15 minutes. Turn occasionally and baste with your favorite barbecue sauce. Keep the browning even. Broil until fork tender--approximately 30-40 minutes.
St. Lawrence auto repair shop finishes successful first year
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fter years of “tinkering” and helping his dad, Tony Welch opened the doors to his own repair shop, Tony’s Repair, last year. “It’s good to know you have a dependable repairman at hand, especially if you’re from out of town.” Welch said. A St. Lawrence native, Tony opened his shop at 206 N. Catalpa, in St. Lawrence. He changes oil, repairs and replaces tires, and completes other light repair work on vehicles. His shop hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturdays. If your vehicle needs an oil change, a tire change or other service while hunting in the area, give Welch a call at 605-853-2781 or 605-870-1262.
Tony’s Repair Tony Welch, Owner
• Oil Changes • New Tires • Tire Repairs • Minor Mechanic Work Open Mon-Fri 8-5 & Sat 8-Noon 206 N. Catalpa St. Lawrence, SD 57373 Shop: 605-853-2781 Cell: 605-870-1262
Come join us for our
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United Methodist Church 610 East 4th Avenue, Miller, SD Watch for signs on Highway 14/45 & East Hwy. 14
See you there!
Roast Pheasant 1 young pheasant Salt 8 slices salt pork or bacon 1/4 c. oil Rub cavity of pheasant with salt. Smoked salt may be used with bacon slices if desired. Shape or plump bird. Stuff with favorite dressing if desired. Completely cover breast and all meaty portions with strips of salt pork or bacon. Tie in place. Place bird breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Pour 1/4 c. oil over bird. Roast in 400°F oven. Do not cover. Baste with oil if necessary, and turn if necessary for even browning. Roasting time about 50 to 60 minutes depending upon size of bird and degree of doneness desired. Pheasant need not be well done. Too long a cooking period should be avoided. If dressing has been used, avoid letting it stand in bird cavity for any period of time after meat is cooked. This method has been developed for birds that have been skinned, as many pheasants are dressed this way. The high oven temperature and continuous basting from the salt pork or bacon slices helps to keep the meat juicy. Roast Pheasant with Cabbage 1 young pheasant 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. chopped cabbage 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 Tbsp milk 1 slice bread, cubed or 1/2 c. bread crumbs 8 strips bacon Combine onion, cabbage, lightly beaten egg, seasonings, bread cubes and milk to make a wet dressing. Stuff cavity of bird with dressing. Shape or plump bird, use round toothpicks for skewers, and lace with string to close openings. Completely cover breast and all meaty portions of bird with strips of bacon. Tie in place. Place bird breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast in a 400° F oven until tender, about 50-60 minutes. Avoid letting dressing stand in bird cavity for any period of time after meat is cooked. Pheasant in Cream 1 pheasant, cut in pieces 1 tsp. monosodium glutamate 1/4 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper
Parmesan Pheasant 1 pheasant, cut in pieces 1 tsp. monosodium glutamate 1/4 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 c. butter 1/2 c. stock (may dissolve 1 chicken bouillon cube in 1/2 c. hot water) Mix seasonings with flour. Roll pheasant pieces in mixture. If possible, place coated pieces on a rack to dry about 1/2 hour. Brown slowly in butter in skillet (340-360° F). Allow about 15 minutes on each side. When golden brown, add stock or hot water in which bouillon cube has been dissolved. Cover. Simmer about 20 minutes or until tender. Uncover and cook about 10 minutes longer to recrisp. May be used for either a young or an older bird. The Parmesan cheese is the flavor-key.
1 tsp. paprika 1/4 to 1/2 c. sour (or sweet) cream 1/4 c. cooking fat 1 3-1/2 oz. can mushrooms (optional) 2 Tbsp. chopped onion (optional)
Mix seasonings with flour. Dredge pieces of pheasant in seasoned flour, and, if convenient, allow them to (dry on a rack approximately 1/2 hour. Heat 1/4-inch layer of cooking fat in skillet to 340-360° F, or until a drop of water just sizzles. Brown the pheasant pieces evenly and slowly in the heated fat. Avoid crowding the pieces in the skillet and turn them as necessary, using a kitchen tongs to avoid piercing the coating. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for browning. Remove browned pieces from the skillet and place one layer deep in a shallow casserole. If desired, add mushrooms and chopped onion which has been browned in the fat in the skillet. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of sour or sweet cream (or 1 Tbsp. butter and 1 Tbsp. milk) over each of the browned pheasant pieces in the casserole. Bake in a 325°F oven 45-60 minutes or until fork tender. Do not cover young bird. An older bird may be baked covered until tender, then uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes to recrisp. If needed, turn once or twice (hiring cooking so that the pieces cook and crisp evenly. Add more cream if the meat gets dry. Variations: When pheasant pieces are evenly browned, reduce beat in skillet (about 220° F). Cover and cook until fork tender (120-40 minutes). Add small portions of liquid at a time, and turn as necessary for uniform cooking. Uncover last 10-15 minutes to recrisp). If desired, prepare gravy with pan drippings. Sprinkle dehydrated onion soup generously over browning meat instead of using fresh chopped onion. A popular method for preparing pheasant, this recipe may be used for older birds, and the young birds, too.
Miller C&C
4th Annual Pheasant Release 8 Banded Pheasants will be released throughout Hand County The birds will be worth: • #1 - Benelli Supernova 12 gauge 3 1/2” black synthetic shotgun • #2 - $75 of Black Hills Gold jewelery from Miller Rexall Drug • #3 - $50 Gift Certificate from DeRouchey Veterinary Clinic • 4 - $50 Community Cash from Rembold Funeral Home • #5 & 6 - $25 Gift Certificate from Hi-Lite and $25 Community Cash • #7 - $50 Community Cash from the Miller C&C • #8 - $100 Community Cash from the Miller C&C Birds donated by Moeller Pheasant Farms Prizes will be awarded at the On Hand Development office (605-853-3098)