Open Season 2019

OPEN SEASON 2019

Beaver Creek Preserve

Canyon Springs Overlook

Amdahl Ranch

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Four Corners, WY

Four Corners, WY

Captivating Black Hills setting with two miles of live stream, trout pond, excellent wildlife habitat, amazing scenery, and adjacent to a vast amount of public lands. 927 deeded acres and 310-acre BLM lease. Located in elk country adjoining Black Hills Nat’l Forest and Mallo Camp. A private wilderness with live water. $1,625,000.

2D Farm

The ultimate Black Hills recreational headquarters close to Nat’l Forest. Shop with apartment, guest cabin and additional garage for all of the recreational toys.

Picturesque 44-acre setting overlooking Beaver Creek Canyon. The custom-built structures are situated at the edge of the meadow in a wooded backdrop. $595,0000.

More land available.

ElBarBee Ranch

Butte County, SD

Newcastle, WY

Osage, WY

479 deeded acres and an adjoining BLM permit with 320 acres. 50 acres of alfalfa fields. Artesian well and two reservoirs.

Headquarters includes a 3-bedroom mobile home and a 28’ x 63’ barn with an attached windbreak and corrals. Working ranch in Wyoming’s wide-open spaces bordering a sizable amount of Nat’l Grasslands & BLM. $595,000.

Amerada Divide Ranch Casper, WY

NEW LISTING

Irrigated farmland in western South Dakota between Belle Fourche and Newell.

161 acres which includes 119 acres of flood irrigated land with class 3 and 4 soil in the Belle Fourche Irrigation Dist. Has an electrical drop, Butte-Meade Water runs along the county road and it has a livestock reservoir. Close to Orman Dam. $297,000.

Whitetail Ridge

Distinctive Wyoming ranch with 1,074 acres in a picturesque Black Hills setting with extensive improvements. The custom crafted log home has end of the road privacy. Well-kept set of support buildings including a guest apartment with horse barn, shop, equipment shed and machine shed. An unique setting on Stockade Beaver Creek. $3,800,000.

Oak Creek Retreat

Four Corners, WY

Aladdin, WY

160 acres in the Black Hills high country between Buckhorn and Four Corners. This scenic venue is complete with pine and aspen forest, open meadows and a good trail system through the property making it easily accessible by ATV. The property is at the end of the road with privacy and a pristine mountain environment. $480,000.

Impressive 186 acres with a one of a kind home that combines maximum efficiency with detailed elegance. Many custom features including a deluxe kitchen, custom cabinetry, private den, spacious master suite, spa tub, gas fireplace, hard-wood floors, French doors & much more. Bunkhouse, horse barn & 40’ x 120’ shop. An outstanding find with live water. $1,387,000.

Hard-grass ranch with 17,147± acres, including 15,540± deeded acres, and a 1,607± acre BLM Permit. Trophy mule deer in the 190+ class range, also excellent antelope habitat. Numerous water sources including 14 wells, several reservoirs, windmills & springs throughout the property. Two sets of corrals and a certified livestock scale. $7,700,000.

Jim Wayne Canyon Sundance, WY

160 acre Wyoming mountain property on the western side of the Bear Lodge Mountains. Adjacent to Black Hills National Forest and State Land. Amazing scenery with several wooded cabin sites and excellent wildlife habitat for elk, deer and turkey. Seclusion, a gorgeous landscape, and access to public land! $560,000.

Phone: 307-746-2083 Box 98, Newcastle, WY 82701 Print brochures at ArnoldRealty.com Licensed in WY, SD & MT

Sign up for email property updates at ArnoldRealty.com

The Brand That Sells The Land

TM

QUICK FACTS ABOUT HAYDEN OUTDOORS: 1. Local Land Professionals - In-depth knowledge about local land values.

2. Consistent Regional Marketing - One-of-a-kind marketing strategy.

3. National Advertising & Broker Network - Life on the Land TV Show & Magazine.

4. Excellent Real Estate Services - We follow through with what we promise.

5. Plus, We Love What We Do!

NOW SERVING 11 STATES: CO, WY, NE, KS, OK, TX, NM, UT, SD, IA, MT

CIMARRON VALLEY RANCH

45,039 Acres • $45,000,000 • Baca County, CO

COTTONWOOD CANYON RANCH

3,642 Acres • $5,950,000 • Richland County, MT

BIGHORN MOUNTAIN RANCH

6,713 Acres • $14,495,000 • Big Horn County, WY

DANFORTH RANCH

3,869 Acres • $4,605,100 • Moffat County, CO

ARROWSMITH NIOBRARA RIVER RANCH 7,554 Acres • $10,000,000 • Keya Paha County, NE

ROCKING R RANCH

1,240 Acres • $3,974,000 • San Miguel County, CO

(970) 674-1990 | WWW.HAYDENOUTDOORS.COM 4

OPEN SEASON 2019

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

Honda Summer Sales Event w Co m e vi si t o u r n e

2019 Honda Forman 500 4x4 Was $7,848 • SAVE $850

NOW $6,998

*

Supplies Limited

605.342.2242

5 8 ,0 0 0 sf lo cati o n

3337East Mall Drive, Rapid City SD AFTER REBATES. PRICE INCLUDES DESTINATION & ASSEMBLY. JUST STRAIGHT HONEST DEALS.

WE NEED YOUR TRADES!

2018 Honda Pioneer 1000 EPS Was $16,699 • SAVE $1,750

NOW $14,949*

Supplies Limited

800.841.3706

powersports.honda.com UTILITY ATVs ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR RIDERS 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. ATVs CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. FOR YOUR SAFETY, BE RESPONSIBLE. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. BE CAREFUL ON DIFFICULT TERRAIN. ALL ATV RIDERS SHOULD TAKE A TRAINING COURSE (FREE FOR NEW BUYERS. ASK YOUR DEALER OR CALL ASI AT 800-887-2887). NEVER RIDE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, ON PAVED SURFACES, ON PUBLIC ROADS, WITH PASSENGERS, OR AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. NO STUNT RIDING. RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT WHEN RIDING. FourTrax®, Rancher® and Best On Earth™ are registered trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Inc. (08/14) A¬ er Honda bonus bucks and dealer incentives. Financing OAC from FIB and Highmore Fed. CU Offer ends Jan 31, 2018. powersports.honda.com PIONEER 500 and PIONEER 1000 IS ONLY FOR DRIVERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER. MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES (SIDE-BY-SIDES) CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. FOR YOUR SAFETY, DRIVE RESPONSIBLY. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND APPROPRIATE CLOTHING. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT, AND KEEP THE SIDE NETS AND DOORS CLOSED. AVOID EXCESSIVE SPEEDS AND BE CAREFUL ON DIFFICULT TERRAIN. ALL MUV DRIVERS SHOULD WATCH THE SAFETY VIDEO “MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY VEHICLES: A GUIDE TO SAFE OPERATION” AND READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. NEVER DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, OR ON PUBLIC ROADS. DRIVER AND PASSENGERS MUST BE TALL ENOUGH FOR SEAT BELT TO FIT PROPERLY AND TO BRACE THEMSELVES WITH BOTH FEET FIRMLY ON THE FLOOR. PASSENGER MUST BE ABLE TO GRASP THE HAND HOLD WITH THE SEAT BELT ON AND BOTH FEET ON THE FLOOR. RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. Pioneer™ is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (9/15)*After all rebates see Rice for details.

*MSRP Excludes $400 destination charges 2019 TRX500FM1 $7,299 *MSRP Excludes $870 destination charges 2018 SXS10M3PJ $15,699

CONTENTS

OPEN SEASON 2019

FEATURES

7

10

14

DEPARTMENTS

A CLASSIC SOUTH DAKOTA HUNT: PRAIRIE DOGS WEST RIVER

BY BRENNA RAMSDEN

SHEDDING LIGHT ON ANTLER HUNTING

BY SAVANNA SIMMONS

NEW ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR RIGHTS OF HUNTERS, OUTFITTERS &

LANDOWNERS

BY AMANDA RADKE

20

HOT BUTTON

26

SOUTH DAKOTA GFP ROLLING OUT DEER LICENSE CHANGES

BY SPIKE JORDAN

PAY IT FORWARD

32

HUNTERS AGAINST HUNGER

BY TAMARA CHOAT

LOOKING AHEAD

40

STATE OF THE PHEASANT

BY AMANDA RADKE

MENTORING YOUNG OUTDOORSMEN

BY DEANNA NELSON-LICKING

White River Sportsman, inc

Darrel 605-842-3749 Audie 605-842-0260 Monty 605-840-8858

605-840-1290 (C) 605-842-5415 (C) Joel 605-350-0338

Hunting Packages for

Coyote • Grouse • Pheasant • Turkey • Prairie Chicken • White Tail & Mule Deer

Located on the south side of the White River in Tripp & Lyman counties, 30 miles of river frontage plus acres of White River and Missouri river breaks, native grass cropland & food plots make us the ideal location to find abundant game.

WWW.LARSONRANCHLLC.COM 6

OPEN SEASON 2019

25649 326th Ave. Hamill, SD

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

SERVING THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY FOR FIVE DECADES 1501 5TH AVE., SUITE 101, BELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717 • 1-877-347-9100 · (605) 723-7001 · 877-347-9126 (FAX)

SUBSCRIPTIONS: 1 (877) 347-9100

Publisher: SABRINA “BREE” POPPE Cell (605)639-0356 | Office (877)347-9104 spoppe@tsln-fre.com GM of Sales & Marketing & Fieldman: DENNIS GINKENS Cell (406)670-9839 dginkens@tsln-fre.com Editor: CARRIE STADHEIM cstadheim@tsln-fre.com Digital & Sections Editor: MARIA TIBBETTS mtibbetts@tsln-fre.com AG DIVISION Audience Engagement Coordinator: LIZ BANMAN (970)371-9073 |lbanman@tsln-fre.com Fence Post Editor: RONA JOHNSON rjohnson@thefencepost.com Graphic Designer: TRISHA MILLER

Cattle Marketing Assistant & Nebraska Territory Account Manager: CARISSA LEE (877)347-9114 clee@tsln-fre.com Special Projects Coordinator & Account Manager: DIANNA PALMER SD–N. of I-90 West of the River (605)423-6045 | (877)347-9112 dpalmer@tsln-fre.com Account Manager: SUSAN CABLE SD–S. of I-90 Rosebud East Territory (605) 840-1986 | (888) 648-4449 scable@tsln-fre.com Major Accounts Manager: KRISTEN SCHURR Montana-Wyoming-National 406-498-6022 kschurr@tsln-fre.com Nebraska Account Manager: GAYDAWN ROGERS (970)301-2190 grogers@thefencepost.com

Greeley/Fort Collins Account Manager: MARY ROBERTS (970)301-2192 mroberts@thefencepost.com Southeastern & Western Colorado: CHRISTINE MCGEE (970)301-2191 cmcgee@thefencepost.com Foothills-West Colorado: VALERIE RODRIGUEZ (970)590-0412 vrodrigues@thefencepost.com Wyoming Territory: KIT WEST 307-331-0357 kwest@thefencepost.com CLASSIFIEDS: classifieds@tsln-fre.com COPYRIGHT 2019. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ERRORS: The Tri-State Livestock News & The Fence Post shall be responsible for errors or omission in connection with an advertisement only to the extent of the space covered by the error.

Opinions stated in letters or signed columns do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of Tri-State News.

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

7

A Classic South

BRENNA RAMSDEN PHOTO

8

OPEN SEASON 2019

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

Dakota Hunt:

Prairie Dogs West River

By Brenna Ramsden

South Dakota is well-known for successful pheasant hunts, great trout fishing, and coveted elk seasons, but some hunters miss the appeal of a prairie dog hunt. While they might be ‘varmints’ to some, the creature creates a good opportunity for skilled hunters to practice with their rifles and get to know fellow hunters.

Buffalo, SD outfitter, Ryan Routier of Routier Outfitting, offers large and small game guided hunts.

He says he facilitates 10-20 prairie dogs hunts a year for both new and returning groups.

“The biggest draw to a prairie dog hunt is that some guys don’t want the pressure of a big game hunt,” said Routier.

A prairie dog hunt is used by hunters as target practice to sight in their hunting rifles before the big game season rolls around. For out-of-state residents who don’t want the pressure of their first state hunt OPEN SEASON 2019

9

to be a a big game trophy, prairie dog hunts are ice towns, or finding a guide or outfitting business who breaker to get them started. South Dakota Game, Fish, will take you to private lands. Wintersteen suggest and Parks (GFP) officer, Kieth Wintersteen compares the public land if you have no luck finding a private dog prairie dogs to pop cans about 40 yards in the distance. town. The SD GFP app has a map of all the public “If you can hit a prairie dog, you are going to be lands in the state of South Dakota, some hunters find pretty good at hitting a deer,” said Wintersteen. that useful as they are navigating public lands for all In the state of South Dakota you can shoot prairie sorts of hunting seasons. dogs when ever you would like if you have a resident When shooting on public land, Wintersteen advises combination license or tags for any regular season. If hunters to be more aware of shooting backgrounds you are a non-resident and the wildlife around and would like to take up “If you can hit a prairie you. Wintersteen the sport, you just need to says prairie dogs in dog, you are going purchase a Non-Resident regularly hunted dog Predator/Varmint towns will hide quicker to be pretty good at License, Furbearer after gunshots than hitting a deer.” license, or or any other other towns. Gunshots Non-Resident hunting sometimes bring license. For all of the proper rules and regulations you unwanted species to the hunt as well. should contact your state or local Game, Fish, and “Those gunshots are like dinner bells for predators Parks department. too,” said Wintersteen.

As far as finding a dog town to shoot, you can hunt When it comes to packing the right gear for a on public or private land. Routier suggests going prairie dog hunt, Routier suggests you bring a few door to door and asking landowners about their dog firearm options, ear protection, water, and shade.

10

OPEN SEASON 2019

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

Prairie Dogs West River Routier suggests rifles that reach the 200-400 yard range, with the most popular gun he sees being the .220 swift. Routier says many hunters will bring their gun rifle to calibrate it and narrow in on a smaller target. There are no restrictions on caliber of rifles or handguns in the state of South Dakota, so hunters are welcome to try anything they would like.

Wintersteen says some hunters even try their hand at a bow and arrow prairie dog hunt.

Wintersteen suggests eye and ear protection and more water than you think you’ll need, and Routier reminds hunters of bringing or creating shade. Hunters will go out for a 6 hour shoot and not realize how much they are in the sun, water and shade are big parts of an enjoyable prairie dog shoot.

At Routier Outfitting, Ryan starts each of his hunts with a safety meeting. All hunters are advised of the landscape and possible hazards like livestock, buildings and other backgrounds to be aware of.

Routier has zero tolerance for barrel abuse at his operation, he says there is no need to be in a rush, this is a hunt where you can slow down and enjoy the day.

“This is a prairie dog,” said Routier, “this isn’t some big game animal that you will never get a shot at again. It’s not worth anything that can cause you a problem.”

Some people will ask ‘why shoot prairie dogs?’ Routier uses prairie dog hunts as a form of varmint

control. Prairie dogs create towns that can grow quite expansive, disturbing the natural grasses in the area and creating large holes which can be deadly to livestock.

Wintersteen says these animals have been part of the prairie ecosystem for thousands of years.

The dogs keep grass around their towns low so they can see predators. While this is not conducive to forage content for livestock, there continues to be large and small grass prairies in Western SD which means the prairie dogs are not running them into extinction. As for the prairie dogs themselves, they continue to roam the prairie no matter the different precautions ranchers and

WILD GAME

WILD

GAME

hunters take to thin the colonies.

The sport of prairie dog hunting is really about enjoying time with fellow hunters and having fun shooting your rifle. Anyone can go on a prairie dog hunt and have a great time. Routier loves seeing young kids on the hunt.

“There is no better place to hone your skills and practice gun safety,” said Routier. “Take them out to a dog town and let them shoot all day, let them have fun with it.”

Wintersteen offers the same advice.

“And stop at the local cafe,” said Wintersteen, “Start talking to people, get out and meet new friends or even find a landowner Processing with private dog towns.”

g n i s s e c Pro back” g

“The

in r b u o y e m a g he t s i n i g n i r b game you

•Best in Flavor •Quality Sausage Product •Expert Cuts •Reasonable Prices

Western Buffalo Company distributes products to some of the finest meat markets in the US. Call or email us for your closest distributor.

Western Buffalo Company 1015 E. St. Patrick St. • Rapid City, SD 57709 Email: kenwbc@rushmore.com Phone: (605) 342-0322 Toll-Free: 800-247-3263

Western Buffalo Co. is one of largest buffalo processors in the world. Many of the finest buffalo are raised here on the northern Great Plains. For a complete line of Buffalo meat product check out our web site http://www.westernbuffalocompany.com We have 30 years of experience processing and selling buffalo meat.

Buffalo “What Americans Are Meant to Eat”

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

11

From left to right: Shed hunting is a popular pasttime for hunters and avid outdoorsman, especially during the spring and summer months when there aren’t many open hunting seasons.

Starting a dog to find sheds can be done by placing small pieces of antler in tennis balls, then moving to hiding clean, untouched sheds for the dog to find. Kolten Odle has been shed hunting since he was five years old and finds about 300 to 400 sheds per year.

12

OPEN SEASON 2019

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

BY SAVANNA SIMMONS PHOTOS COURTESY OF KOLTEN ODLE

It’s 11:55 p.m. on April 30, and an estimated 250 to 300 cars are lined up at the gates of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Could these 1,000 or more people be anticipating an animal spotting? Meteor shower? Some sort of early Black Friday? Nope. They’re actually lined up for opening day of shed hunting season, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on May 1.

While many people with legal access to private lands, such as outdoorsmen and women, hunters, and ranch hands tend to scan the ground constantly or set off on a hike or ride anytime throughout the year, people who have access only to public land must be mindful of shed hunting season, which is typically from May to December for public land west of the Continental Divide, said Cris Dippel, deputy refuge manager at the National Elk Refuge.

Some places, such as the refuge Dippel helps manage in Jackson, Wyoming, which borders the Bridger-Teton National Forest, prohibit collection of anything, including antlers and horns.

The local boy scout troupes are the exception to this rule, however. They collect horns and antlers for their annual auction to benefit the boy scouts and the refuge.

If the 7,000 to 10,000 animals that winter at the refuge travel into the forest and lose their antlers there, they are free game, so to speak, come opening day.

Kasey Stewart, the acting public affairs specialist with the Bridger-Teton National

Forest, said the forest is closed to all human entry from Dec. 1 through the evening of April 30.

“The big game winter range closure keeps the pressure of human interaction off of them,” she said. “They have very little food and energy and any stress that causes them to run is a significant impact on them.”

In addition to the lack of available forage, deer, elk, and other species are also at a low reserve point due to hormonal changes.

“When a deer or elk loses its antlers, that’s the lowest his testosterone will be, which is the reason they shed, and you don’t want to run these animals too hard when they’re at their weakest point,” said avid shed hunter Kolten Odle of Sturgis, South Dakota.

Odle finds three to four hundred sheds each year throughout the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, most of which he sells to be made into dog chews or used as decoration such as for wedding centerpieces, in boutiques to hang jewelry and things, or as lights and home decor.

“Brown” sheds, meaning sheds from this

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

13

SHEDDING LIGHT ON ANTLER HUNTING

Wyoming Man Sentenced for Illegally Possessing and Transporting 104 Pounds of Elk Antlers DENVER, CO - Joshua Anders Rae, formerly of Jackson, Wyoming, pleaded guilty to illegally possessing and transporting 104 pounds of unlawfully taken elk antlers. Through a plea deal with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Rae was sentenced to five years of unsupervised probation; a five year ban from the National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks; $15,000 in restitution to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department; and a loss of hunting privileges worldwide for five years.

Rae is the owner of the Great American Antler Company, which sells antler pieces as dog chews. After a joint investigation between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and Wyoming Game and Fish Department, law enforcement officers determined Rae had been unlawfully entering the National Elk Refuge and the Bridger-Teton National Forest during the elk’s overwintering season.

Deer, elk and moose winter in many areas surrounding Jackson Hole every year. These areas are closed to public access from January 1 to April 30 to minimize stress on wildlife populations during harsh Wyoming winters. On May 1, when most wintering wildlife populations have moved to spring and summer ranges, these areas are opened to the public, who are allowed to collect shed antlers with the proper permits.

In April 2016, officers were alerted to unknown persons unlawfully entering the National Elk Refuge and Bridger-Teton National Forest. When officers arrived, they discovered a hidden cache of freshly cut elk antlers that were cut into various sizes and buried in the ground. They subsequently searched other areas and found over 15 caches of elk antlers that had been cut and hidden in a similar fashion.

Officers began surveilling these caches on May 1 when antler collection was opened to the public. On June 2, 2016, they stopped a truck pulling a horse trailer as it was leaving the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The driver was Joshua Anders Rae. Officers found 104 pounds of cut elk antlers inside his stock panniers that were determined to be from the hidden caches. Officers later collected antlers from the remaining cache sites, which weighed an additional 410 pounds.

Collecting antlers is a popular pastime and can be a rewarding way to experience and enjoy public lands. The majority of outdoor enthusiasts obtain antlers legally.

Cooperating agencies for this investigation include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the United States Attorney’s Office.

14

OPEN SEASON 2019

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

year’s crop, can sell for up to $14 per pound.

Most shed hunters keep their best for themselves, like Odle’s prized seven-point elk shed found the day before his son was born, which now hangs in his son’s room.

Sterling, a silver lab who occasionally accompanies Odle, has found about 50 of his own sheds in his first two years of life. He learned to hunt and retrieve sheds as a pup when Odle drilled a hole in a tennis ball and inserted pieces of antler.

As Sterling grew and learned, Odle placed untainted sheds, rubbed with antler wax to further develop the scent, around for him to find. He said that rubber or latex gloves must be worn so the dog isn’t searching for your scent instead of the antler scent.

“It’s also critical to have different collars for them to work in,” Odle said. “Their mode changes instantly, and when you’re working on training, take off the special collar as soon as you’re done working with them.” Many use a shock or GPS collar when taking a dog hunting.

Sterling doesn’t join Odle on every shed hunting excursion. “A lot of places don’t want a dog on their land if they have cattle and things, and that’s alright,” he said.

Odle gains permission to meander through private land, saying that most private land owners, especially farmers and ranchers, are glad to remove the risk of an antler puncturing a tire. He is adamant about gaining permission first,

however, and Odle uses the onX Hunt app on his phone to clearly see public and private boundaries.

Whether on public or private ground, Odle has a few places he keeps his eyes open when shed hunting; south-facing slopes, for example.

“If you’re on the prairie, you’ll want to look in shelter belts or trees. Everyone thinks you should look in draws, but when they lose their sheds, typically mid-December to March, those draws are full of snow,” he said. “Look on south-facing slopes where they’ll be bedded up, or near hay stacks, standing beans, or corn still on the ground.”

While not much more than typical hiking gear is required for a day spent seeking sheds, Odle does recommend a webbed backpack to carry found sheds.

He also recommends pointing the tines away from the body in that backpack in the event of a fall. For the same reason, it isn’t safe to carry antlers in hand.

A GPS device or compass is also handy while shed hunting; since the hunter is often canvassing the ground, it’s easy to lose track of direction or fail to notice landmarks.

Stewart reminds those searching for sheds, whether on appropriate public land during open season or approved private ground, to care for the land and the privilege.

“Make sure to put a fire out, be conscious of the impact on the land, so carry out trash, and be kind,” she said. Being able to attend the forest’s opening day of shed hunting season “can be quite a rush, and it’s a pretty special opportunity.

Kolten Odle’s favorite finds are large elk sheds in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming.

WINNER, SD

NEED TO RENT A VEHICLE? CALL US FIRST!

FRONTIER ADVANTAGE NO CHARGE LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ON ALL NEW & MOST PRE-OWNED VEHICLES!

FORD

Welcomes all sportsmen to the Winner area.

TIRES! TIRES!

We service all Makes & Models of Vehicles

WWW.FRONTIERMOTORS.COM

Call us 605-842-2505

UNBEATABLE TIRE PRICES !CALL BEFORE YOU BUY!

605-842-1880 • 1-800-456-1237

Winner, SD 1-800-888-1419 www.harryk.com

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

15

SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO

16

OPEN SEASON 2019

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

New Organization Advocates For Rights of Hunters, Outfitters & Landowners

BY AMANDA RADKE

In early 2019, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem garnered a lot of media attention when she tweeted a photo with South Dakota Democratic Senator Troy Heinert, who was wearing a coyote fur coat, with the caption that read, “We need to kill more coyotes so everyone can have a coat like Senator Heinert’s. How cool is this?!?”

The seemingly innocent tweet in support of hunting, predator control, improving pheasant habitat and promoting outdoor activities for South Dakotans earned Noem a slew of hateful critiques, with many calling her “disgusting,” “grotesque” and “ignorant.”

The tweet from the self-proclaimed, “Sportsman in Chief,” launched an ongoing conversation in the state about wildlife, livestock, hunting, outfitting and the economic benefits that these industries bring to the state.

And Noem’s Nest Predator Bounty Program, which she says will “get the next generation involved and interested in outdoor recreation,” put her squarely in the

crosshairs of many animal rights groups such as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

“There’s absolutely nothing about this program that South Dakotans can feel good about: it’s expensive, gruesome and unproductive, and it causes untold suffering to animals,” says Kitty Block, HSUS CEO, on her blog, “A Humane World.”

Despite the criticism, Noem continues to unapologetically fight for hunting rights and pheasant habitat, and a new organization of private landowners and outdoor outfitters was created to be a voice for individuals also interested in these topics.

Established in January 2019, the South

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

17

New Organization Advocates For Rights

PHOTO COURTESY OF PAT WEST

“We believe landowners and the commercial hunting industry deserve a dedicated voice at the state level,” said Pat West, an outfitter and retired criminal law enforcement officer from Piedmont, S.D.

Before

THE HUNT

Dakota Landowner and Outfitter Alliance (SDLOA) is a coalition of landowners, outfitters, guides and sportsmen and women across the state.

“We currently represent 1.5 million acres of privately owned land in the state of South Dakota,” said Matt Eldridge, SDLOA president, landowner, farmer, rancher and commercial hunting business owner from Pierre, S.D. “SDLOA was formed to serve as a platform for the state’s private landowners. In coming together, we have realized we face many of the same concerns, and we want to have a spot at the table to discuss some of the issues we have and explore ways to make things better in South Dakota.”

Each year, private landowners face a slew of challenges from trespassers to restrictions on resident and non-resident hunting, to predator control, to taxation, regulation and so much more.

“We believe landowners and the commercial hunting industry deserve a dedicated voice at the state level,” said Pat West, an outfitter and retired

Before or After the hunt It’s the

AND BEFORE THE TRIP HOME

Stop & pick up some

CE 1ST PLA

AWARD WINNING MEATS

• JERKY • BRATS • SUMMER SAUSAGE • RING BOLOGNA

Also:

-SALAMI STICKS -SMOKED JALAPEÑO CHEESE BRATS -BREAKFAST SAUSAGE -WILD GAME BACON

Mid-Dakota Meats (605) 842-3664 • 136 W. TRIPP, WINNER, SD

18

OPEN SEASON 2019

WE ARE THE “CENTER” FOR YOUR HUNTING SUPPLY NEEDS

“Doing the Most for You”

Large Parking Lot for Easy Convenient Parking

Steaks cut to your order & Rotisserie items Deli • Meat & Cheese Trays • Beer • Pop Ice • Coolers • Fresh Produce Health & Beauty Aids

Gift s Card

ALL WITH SPEEDY, FRIENDLY SERVICE Hours: Mon. - Sat 7am - 9pm • Sun. 9:00am - 5pm 817 West 2nd • Winner, SD • 605-842-1360

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

criminal law enforcement officer from Piedmont, S.D. “We support the state’s rich hunting tradition.

We seek fairness at the state level. We work to provide a voice for a billion-dollar industry in the state of South Dakota. We aim to protect private property and landowner rights. And we work closely with state officials to discuss these important issues and develop positive relationships as we move forward.”

The SDLOA is a strong supporter of Noem’s Nest Predator Bounty Program. However, while the program covers pheasant predators such as raccoons, skunks and opossums, the group believes there’s one predator on the plains that is increasingly becoming an issue for sportsmen, outfitters and livestock producers alike — coyotes.

Currently, there are no limits on killing coyotes, except for certain times of the year in Custer State Park. However, the group believes the state does have a few cumbersome regulations that

create unnecessary red tape for the state’s private landowners to manage predators like coyotes on their own acres.

Following a July 2019 meeting with the South Dakota Game Fish & Parks (SDGF) commission, SDLOA wrote on its Facebook page, “Let’s get a couple things straight. Every coyote has canine teeth. That means they eat meat. Plain and clear, they’re natural born killers. Coyotes destroy property, decimate wild game and even sneak into town on occasion to swipe an easy lunch (insert house cat or cute little Shih Tzu here).

“SDLOA board members attended the recent SDGFP commission meeting to hear about the status of the state’s predator control program. We have some really good trappers on the ground. But, we can and need to do better overall. We support Governor Noem’s efforts to prioritize predator control, and we join our friends in the livestock industry in this effort. We’re not going sugar coat this

GROSSENBURG IMPLEMENT, when all your hunt is missing is the Gator to get you there.

TM

With six customized Gator™ Utility vehicles built for speed and performance, you’ll be roaring through the woods in no time with a prize-winning buck in the back.

Grossenburg.com

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

19

New Organization Advocates For Rights

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOV. KRISTI NOEM’S OFFICE

issue. Too many South Dakotans depend on livestock production.

If you’re a hunter, do you wonder why you’re not seeing as many fawns? Coyotes need to be killed, not managed.”

Eldridge further explains the coyote problem. The outfitter said, “As a group, we are appreciative of Noem’s office and her administration for being strong advocates of landowner rights and hunting enterprises in our state.

They are listening to us and hearing The South Dakota Landowner and Outfitter Alliance was established in January 2019. our concerns. However, when it The group recently met with Governor Kristi Noem to discuss private landowner rights, predator control, hunting license allocations and more. comes to coyotes, sometimes it is challenging for private landowners and proposals, and allows them to be eligible to address an overpopulation problem. We want to for one of our rolling director seats. Our general work closely with the SDGFP commission to make membership keeps folks informed on policy updates it easier for landowners to work with state trappers, as we work on our efforts. We are looking at having open up the lines of communication and streamline an annual banquet to benefit our members in the the process of hiring planes for predator control. We future, and ultimately, we are just trying to serve as believe we need to keep the coyote population in a voice to work closely with our elected officials to check, so our wildlife population can thrive.” create positive solutions in our state.”

West and Eldridge say their organization not only For more information about SDLOA, find them on

“We believe landowners and the commercial hunting industry deserve a dedicated voice at the state level.”

-PAT WEST

benefits landowners and sportsmen, but also local businesses such as restaurants, hotels and tourist stops who benefit from resident and non-resident hunters who travel through South Dakota for an experience in the great outdoors.

“We have two memberships — premier for $500 and general for $100, and we invite anyone to join our organization to take part in these important conversations,” said West. “Our premier membership gives folks a direct voice on policies 20

OPEN SEASON 2019

Facebook and follow along with their updates.

“Our membership is growing as more people hear about what we are doing and the issues we are working on,” said Eldridge. “As the old saying goes, ‘If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.’

As a landowner, outfitter or one of the thousands of businesses that we support, you’ve likely felt the heavy hand of government. We’re here to maintain a better balance and fair policies that keep our issues front and center.”

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

101 • Belle 1501 5th Ave. - Suite

1501 5th

Belle Fourche, SD Ave. - Suite 101 •

T h e

C h o i C e

l y A g - W e e k

fUll seRViCneTAls Re M enT PN eQUiPM $ NF 3FTJEFOUJBM e iCSDJB RV se ll fU ls Re eQUiPMenT nSDJBTA M T h e

R e g i o n ’ s

C h o i C e

l y A g - W e e k

1PXFS 5PPMT "JS 5PPMT 5JMMFS .PXFST

U r)FBWZ &RVJQNFO r"TTPSUNFOU PG "UUBDINFOUT r USFODIFST r"TTPSUNFOU PG U NFO RVJQ MT WZ & 5PP r)FB DJBMUZ 4QF r"TTPSUNFOU PG "UUBDINFOUT ST ODIF USF r r"TTPSUNFOU PG 4QFDJBMUZ 5PPMT

NF 3FTJEFOUJBM $PN

1PXFS 5PPMT "JS 5PPMT

Do It Yourself 5JMMFS .PXFST Made Easy and Affordable It Your Dowith al!

Rentself Made Easy *NQSPWFNFOUT TUSVD AffordableUVSF /FFE &YDBWBUJPO and*OGSB DBQJOH %JSU 8PSL PS -BOET TE Z FOR al! FREE ESTIMA TINE Rent with CALL ANDY MAR

f o R

f o R

3 0

y e A R s

2013

2013

June 4, Vol. 33 No. 23 •

~

cherexchange.com

dran ~www.farmeran

57717

R e g i o n ’ s

June 4, Vol. 33 No. 23 •

~

cherexchange.com

dran ~www.farmeran

7 Fourche, SD 5771

s T R o n g .

g .

R o n

s T A R s 0 y e 3

RIENTED LARGEST RANCH-O

and and

RASKA!!

TRADE SHOW IN NEB

"

( &#$

TED

..$// W " RIEN CH-O.2 !

RAN+0*# T '- !

Fun For The Whole Family

1 !

GES +0*/ LAR +"(

KA!! .com RAS expo NEB hills .sand W IN SHO www TRADEVisit

mation For More Infor

"

boys Cow " &#$Top ( on’s W Regi ..$// '- -+0*#.2 ! ! ( & Family" ",+ 0!

Whole +"( +0*/1 ! % For The Fun 2

ored by:hillsexpo.com Spons %' -, .sand ,,$ ! on Visit www

2 ''&

mati

$'+ For More Infor

2 ( % 0!" ",+

#!

( +"(

%&./ ( #

3 +0

( %

2

& # ))$*% $4 (

&!

on’s Top Cowboys

Regi

&, 1 , "&% ( & &, *

" ",+ ".

0!

% 2

Sponsored by: 5 and 4 %' -, Kids: /$, '#$,,$ ! &

Adults: $12 2 '' 3 r FREE $'+

",+

Unde 0!"

2 ( % #! �

e Step

“Sid %&./+"( des( ( # ( & +0" ",+ 3 0!

Inclu ( % 2

% 2

t rtainmen $4 -, %' ( & # ))$*% Ente ,,$ !

&! &

''

2

$'+ ",+ &, 1

0!", "&% ". ( % &, * 2

5 and at Kids:Fair $12e Craft 3 '#$ /$,4 $$ !

Adults:Larg ( # #

FREE High School r ty #!& $

Coun #

RockUnde #!

&%% ( # %!'

!' des “Side Step� ( & !! !# Inclu " ",+

0! %!

2 % t men

rtain

-, %' Ente

,,$ ! &

''

2

& ". +,' #

$'+

",+

' *'%"+ 0!" ( % & 2

&" $+ &- ,-*"& & !"$$ )-"(% &, at

enTAl Ro /PseSUI B"EUBNDT 4R U .JTTJPO 4%

1-877-347-9100 • www.tsln.com TAl 85D6.R50 en00 5.U seB Ro /P60 4% JPO JTT SUI "EBNT 4U .

1-877-347-9100 • www.tsln.com 5000 PWFNFOUT *OGSBTUSVDUVSF *NQS /FFE &YDBWBUJPO PS -BOETDBQJOH %JSU 8PSL E ESTIMATE TINEZ FOR FRE MAR Y AND L CAL

e Craft Fair ! ,"'& $ &# Larg !

1 &#

"*+,

$$ ! *" '-&, ( # # " / $ + & *Rock Coun ty High School # #!& +, + % % #! $ W +, $ "&+ &# &%% ( # %!' )-"(% &, *'-( *1 !! !# !' $ "&+

!$ & %!

'-&,

' #

*'%"+ & ". +,

' &" $+ &- ,-*"&

& & !"$$ )-"(% &,

! "*+, ,"'& $ &#

'-&, ! *" & Female Sale l1 &# Bul Sons + & * l &+, + Amdah % % Turn Out " / & Marcia $Tim W +, $ "&+ &#

rd

605.856.

-( Herefo *1 6' ‡ )XOWRQ $ "&+ )-"(% &, *' 7 Coming Two Year Old Bulls, 4 !$ & '-&, Bulls, . Spring Pairs HEAD 80 Yearling, Spring Pairs, 15 A. I. Comm SELLING 151 Reg. Angus Bulls, 15 Featured Y Mitchell g Weights In The 700#’S SATURDA Wanin Many Livestock ition.

3 Sale ics Bringing & Great DisposWill 8,201 Auction Sell!

Real World Genet JUNE FemaleMitche l& Heiferl &Bulls ll, SD ManyAmdah Sons Cattle OperationTim & Marcia Turn Out Bul 6:00 PM 4 Herefo “PROFIT� to Your rd

)XOWRQ 6' ‡ g Two Year Old Bulls,Pairs info & Catalog HEAD 80 Yearling Bulls, 7 Comin I. Comm. Spring Call for more , Spring Pairs, 15 A. SELLING 151 Angus Reg. ed Bulls, 15 Featur The 700#’S SATURDAY Mitchell In ts Weigh g Many Wanin ck ition.

3 Livesto ics Bringing & Great DisposWill Auction Sell!

Real World Genet JUNE 8,201 Mitche ll, SD Many Heifer Bulls Cattle Operation 6:00 PM “PROFIT� to Your

info Call for more

& Catalog

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Rapid City SD Permit No. 1020

al 1020 Permit No. Post Customer

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Rapid City SD

Postal Customer

and and

W

ith 73,200 readers in South1-877-347-9100 Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, feed, retail, grocery and building material businesses. Plus hundreds • www.tsln.com North Dakota, and Minnesota, the Farmer of seedstock cattlemen utilize the only weekly agricultural publication ith Montana, 52,800 readers in South Dakota, Ne- & antique dealers, realtors, auctioneers, seed, feed, retail, Rancher Exchange is the largest advertising with 100% advertising to promote their annual production sales.

1-877-347-9100 grocery and building material businesses. Plus hundreds braska, Wyoming, North weekly Dakota, Mon-• www.tsln.com publication distributed free in the upper Midwest region. published in 1981 the Farmer & weekly RancheragriculExchange offers a of First seedstock cattlemen utilize the only tana, and Minnesota, the Farmer Ne& antique dealers, realtors, auctioneers, seed, feed, retail, ith 52,800 readers in South Dakota, vast potential customer base with the largest geographical tural publication with 100% advertising to promote Rancher Exchange is the largest weekly braska, Wyoming, North Hundreds of businesses and individuals rely on Dakota, the “buy Monand sell grocery and building material businesses. Plus hundreds coverage any South Dakota-based publication. their annual production sales. agricultural First published in 1981 Many of the free the upper of seedstock cattlemen utilize the only weekly agricultana, agriculturalists. and distributed Minnesota, the in Farmer & of bibleâ€? advertising to reach the publication region’s These loyal advertisers very first advertisers have consistently placed ads in the Farmer & the Farmer & Rancher Exchange offers a vast potential Midwest region.

Rancher Exchange is the largest weekly include livestock markets, vehicle dealers, farm machinery and tural publication with 100% advertising to promote Rancher Exchange for over 30First years.published in 1981 customer base with the largest geographical coverage of their annual production sales. advertising publication distributed free in the upper equipment dealers, antique dealers, realtors, auctioneers, seed, Hundreds of businesses and individuals rely on the

W W

Midwest region. “buy and sell bible� to reach the region’s agriculturalists. These ofloyal advertisers livestock Hundreds businesses and include individuals rely markets, on the vehicle dealers, farm machinery and equipment dealers, “buy and sell bible� to reach the region’s agriculturalists. These loyal advertisers include livestock markets, vehicle dealers, farm machinery and equipment dealers,

any South Dakota-based agricultural publication. Many the Farmer & Rancher Exchange offers a vast potential of the very first advertisers have consistently placed ads customer base with the largest geographical coverage of in the Farmer & Rancher Exchange for over 30 years. any South Dakota-based agricultural publication. Many of the very first advertisers have consistently placed ads in the Farmer & Rancher Exchange for over 30 years.

We Reach over 73,200 Readers

Free Weekly Paper • 24,400 Households

877-347-9100 we reach over 52,800 readers Read Farmer & Rancher Exchange on line at www.farmerandrancherexchange.com we over •52,800 readers Free reach Weekly Paper 16,500 households

Free Weekly Paper • 16,500 households

S heasant P

tate of the

Pheasant hunting is a timehonored tradition in South Dakota that dates back more than a century.

By Amanda Radke

n 2018, 119,770 locals and out-of-state hunters spent a whopping $208.9 million hunting the state’s 4.6 million pheasant population.

Last year, a total of 828,709 pheasants were harvested, according to numbers released from South Dakota’s Game Fish & Parks.

As hunters begin to make traveling plans for the 2019 pheasant hunting season, official numbers for this year’s bird population have yet to be released.

However, there is much speculation about how weather events in 2019 may have impacted the nesting season and ultimately the bird count for the fall hunting season.

South Dakota Governor Kristy Noem is a strong 22

OPEN SEASON 2019

advocate for pheasant hunting in the state. Having previously owned a pheasant hunting lodge, she said, “As much as pheasant season is a family tradition for us, we made it our family business for years as well.

Small businesses like that come alive during pheasant season, as resident and non-resident bird hunters spend nearly a quarter-billion dollars in South Dakota each year.”

During her time in office, one of Noem’s key initiatives has been to promote hunting and encourage additional habitat through collaborative efforts, such as the Second Century Initiative, which went into effect on June 28, 2019.

“The first century of pheasant hunting put South

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

PHOTO COURTESY OF TRAVIS RUNIA, SDGFP

In 2018, 119,770 locals and out-of-state hunters spent a whopping $208.9 million hunting the state’s 4.6 million pheasant population.

Dakota on the map as a destination for every hunter,” said Noem. “In recent years, however, pheasant numbers have dropped and habitat lands have diminished. By investing in habitat preservation and expansion, we can preserve our outdoor traditions and ensure the second century of pheasant hunting is as great as the first. As South Dakota’s ‘Sportsman in Chief,’ I’m committed to expanding habitat and pheasant hunting opportunities for the next generation. My Second Century Initiative gets kids outside, protects our native grasslands and continues our state’s incredible outdoor legacy.

With a focus on habitat development and management, as well as targeting pheasant predators

with a bounty, it’s evident that South Dakota pheasant hunting will continue to be a priority for the state’s leaders.

But will the bird population remain strong enough to continue to attract tourists each year?

On July 25, SDGFP officially began its annual bird survey. Each year, GFP employees, including Travis Runia, a GFP biologist based out of Huron, travel the same routes, counting birds in the ditches.

“Our roadside survey is currently underway, and the results are typically released at www.gfp.sd.gov

by Labor Day weekend,” said Runia. “I’m usually hesitant to speculate on bird numbers until our survey results are in; however, there are some factors that give

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

23

tate of the S Pheasant

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DARWIN WEELDREYER AND TRAVIS RUNIA, SDGFP

Above, “Because of the wet spring, the early cool season grasses were flourishing, which creates a canopy and excellent nesting areas for pheasants,” says Darwin Weeldreyer, Wessington Springs Pheasants Forever president and landowner in Beadle County.

Right, “We are seeing more rotational grazing, more integrated livestock grazing systems and more residual cover,” said Travis Runia, South Dakota Game Fish & Parks biologist. “This is important for upland nesting birds, livestock and grazing lands, too.”

us clues to how the hens weathered during the tough winter and spring we had in 2019.”

It should come to no surprise to any South Dakotans who weathered through the first half of 2019, but Runia said winter 2019 is the fourth snowiest on record, and spring 2019 is the fourth wettest spring on record in the state.

“We had a very snowy winter season, and a very wet spring, and conditions like that typically don’t correlate to great conditions for our state’s bird population,” said Runia. “Nesting happens in April and May, and of course, we had that late season snow storm followed by heavy rains. If the hens were getting rained on when they were trying to nest, the eggs may have gotten too cold, nests may have washed away 24

OPEN SEASON 2019

or birds may have had to abandon their nests to find better cover out of the elements.”

Even as farmers and birds alike in some parts of the state battle with the excessive moisture received in 2019, there is an upside, said Runia.

“If you look across the landscape now, the grass is as tall and lush as you’re going to see it,” he said. “The birds have plenty of habitat, which should carry into the fall and winter.”

While acres designated into the Conservation Reserve Program have dropped in recent years, Runia said the state of South Dakota has other coordinated efforts to preserve and promote new habitat for the birds.

For example, Habitat Pays is a joint effort between

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

THE WYOMING FLOOD: A YEAR LATER

Dashing

through

Denfver ee b e r Whe a n d wa t e r meet

Freestyle Reining, livestock sh more at N ows and ational W estern

ad o nc er ns at Co lor Ra nc he rs ta lk co tio n co nf er en ce cia so As ’s Ca ttl em en

Rocky Mountain Horse Expo Schedule and Guide

Mane Event Art in the Park Select Sale Mustang Days Come Back Challenge Colt Starting Happy Trails Give Away Cow Horse Classes Extreme Trail Competition Packing Clinic Horse Experience Polocrosse Tradeshow Clinics Contests Competitions Presentations Working Equitation Cowboy Dressage Colorado Most Want Thoroughbred 35+ Clinicians Build an Amazing Horse Costume Emergency Clinics Vaulting Western Riding English Riding

SAMPLE OF OUR FENCE POST & SPECIAL EDITIONS:

Homeland SPRING 2017

SUMMER EVENTS 2017

Homeland FARM, RANCH & HOME REALTY

SPRING 2017

Rocky Mountain

Horse Expo

schedule & guide

March 10th to 13th, 2016

2017

PERIODICAL

Rocky Mountain Horse Expo Schedule and Guide

Mane Event Art in the Park Select Sale Mustang Days Come Back Challenge Colt Starting Happy Trails Give Away Cow Horse Classes Extreme Trail Competition Packing Clinic Horse Experience Polocrosse Tradeshow Clinics Contests Competitions Presentations Working Equitation Cowboy Dressage Colorado Most Want Thoroughbred 35+ Clinicians Build an Amazing Horse Costume Emergency Clinics Vaulting Western Riding English Riding

THE FENCE POST

“Stallion In Light” by Peggy Judy 2016 Equine Art in the Park Show SPECIAL EDITION • PERIODICAL $1.50

A

PUBLICATION

OF

National Western Complex, Denver, Colorado www.rockymountainhorseexpo.com

March 10-13, 2016 National Western Complex, Denver, Colorado www.RockyMountainHorseExpo.com

Since 1980, The Fence Post has been revered as a trusted source for ag news and information. We don’t cover a certain city, county or geography. Rather we celebrate the farming and ranching culture, our western way of life, and the great folks within it. Our unique content spans from livestock production and grain farming to ag legislation and water policies, to stories about the region’s ranchers, farmers, and events in our ag community. You’ll also find regular comics, columnists, obituaries and the auction and event calendars in March 10-13, 2016 every issue. So, grab a cup of coffee and settle in to enjoy this week’s issue. And thanks for reading us!

National Western Complex, Denver, Colorado www.RockyMountainHorseExpo.com

Try it FREE for 4 weeks.

Give us a call or drop us a line, we’ll start your complimentary trial subscription right away!

Toll Free (800) 275.5646 // Local (970) 392.4426 // circulation@thefencepost.com

d

tate of the S Pheasant the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and the GFP. The program aims to connect farmers and ranchers to the appropriate habitat resources and help them implement wildlife habitat where it makes the most sense to do so.

Habitat Pays is designed to provide more information and education to assist landowners in designing, developing and funding habitat on their land. Working directly with habitat advisors who possess the knowledge of federal, state and local programs, landowners can find the right programs to meet their personal habitat and land-use goals.

“In addition to Habitat Pays, we continue to offer cost-sharing on land management and conservation

“We have seen a pretty big shift in the last 10-15 years in managed grazing,” he said. “We are seeing more rotational grazing, more integrated livestock grazing systems and more residual cover. This is important for upland nesting birds, livestock and grazing lands, too.”

As the GFP conducts its annual survey, Darwin Weeldreyer, a landowner in Beadle County and president of the Wessington Springs Pheasants Forever, offers his own observations about the bird population in his area.

“Of course, this is anecdotal and what I’ve seen in my travels through the state, but I believe we had very favorable nesting conditions in 2019,” said

“Pheasants only have a two to three year lifespan, so nesting is crucial.” efforts, so landowners and livestock producers can put up a new fence, install water systems, plant trees, reclaim pasture or implement other tools that will help protect the state’s grasslands,” said Runia. “Fortunately, we have been able to accept every person who has been interested and applied.

It won’t pay the rental payment, but it is a way to make improvements to the land that benefits both the producer and the wildlife in our state.”

Runia credits livestock producers with being a key component to maintaining the bird population in the state.

Weeldreyer. “We had a good nesting year in 2018, so that typically equates to very favorable numbers carrying over into the next year.”

Weeldreyer explained that nesting is a critical time for pheasants. Should the hen fail to raise chicks in her first nesting of the spring, she’ll try one or two more times until she has a successful hatch. However, with each new attempt, it takes a great deal of energy, so her egg numbers get smaller and smaller.

“Pheasants only have a 2-3 year lifespan, so nesting is crucial,” he said. “Even though we had a fairly harsh winter last year from a snow perspective, I

WELCOME TO THE ALL NEW

El Tapatio MEXICAN

Sunday-Monday 11am - 9pm

R E S TA U R A N T

Tuesday-Thursday 11am - 9:30pm

Dine In or Carry Out

BEST ritas rga Ma TOWN IN

E HWY 44, WINNER, SD

OPEN SEASON 2019

A taste with tradition!

605•842•2510 F I N D U S O N FA C E B O O K

26

Friday-Saturday 11am - 10pm

Open Daily 11 AM • 7 days a week

118 s front St Chamberlain SD 57325 • 605.234.1518 •

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO

don’t think we saw any major degradation of the population during this time. Now, 2019 has been a very peculiar year. We have been wet from the start, but because we also had fairly good moisture in 2018, the landscape offers ample cover for nesting. Because of the wet spring, the early cool season grasses were flourishing, which creates a canopy and excellent nesting areas for pheasants.”

While Weeldreyer admits that the late April blizzard that hit the Dakotas in spring 2019 was cause for concern, he believes the wet spring and summer and subsequent delayed planting promoted good

nesting conditions, as well.

“Because farmers were unable to get into their fields this year, we saw lots of undisturbed areas for the pheasants to nest,” he said. “Additionally, haying was delayed, so the pheasants have been able to enjoy alfalfa fields undisturbed for much longer into the summer season than normal. These are all factors that I think will help our state to have strong pheasant numbers for the 2019 hunting season.”

For official results from the GFP roadside survey, visit www.gfp.sd.gov. Details from the report will be released by Sept. 1, 2019.

The Brand Hunters Choose

Residential, Commercial & AG Listings & Auctions Licensed in SD & NE

Mitchell, SD 1601 E Spruce St. 605-990-3276

www.mettlerimplement.com

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

Menno, SD 556 E Hwy 18 605-387-2323

OPEN SEASON 2019

27

HOT BUTTON

SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO

28

OPEN SEASON 2019

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

Q&A WITH CHAD SWITZER

South Dakota GFP rolling out Deer License Changes South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) recently revamped some of its license allocation procedures, and will be rolling out a number of changes for the 2019 deer hunting seasons. Chad Switzer, wildlife program administrator, recently gave Tri-State Livestock News the details. BY SPIKE JORDAN TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS: What are the changes and when do they go into effect?

SWITZER: These new deer license allocation changes will be used for the first time for the 2019 deer hunting seasons SIGNIFICANT CHANGE I: Resident deer licenses On March 1, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission unanimously approved a new deer license allocation proposal that allows a resident hunter to apply for two of the six deer seasons in the first draw.

These seasons include: East River/Special Buck, West River/Special Buck, Black Hills, Muzzleloader, Refuge and Custer State Park. Special Buck license holders are limited to one additional application in the first draw as long as that application was not valid for the same season as their Special Buck license.

Nonresident hunters are still eligible for eight percent of the allocation for West River, Black Hills and Refuge hunting seasons during the first drawing.

In the second draw, a hunter may not apply for a leftover license if they possess two licenses for any of the East River/ Special Buck, West River/Special Buck, Black Hills, Muzzleloader, Refuge and Custer State Park deer hunting units in the first draw. A person with one license for these seasons may submit one application for a season they currently do not possess a license.

In the third draw, a resident hunter (even if they possess two licenses) may submit one application for each season they do not possess a license.

In the fourth draw, resident hunters may submit up to five applications. Only those nonresidents without a license may apply for a license remaining in pools originally

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

29

HOT BUTTON designated (8 percent) for nonresidents (West River, Black Hills or Refuge).

After the fourth draw, all remaining resident and nonresident licenses would be pooled and sold first-come, firstserved. There will be no limit on the number of licenses that a person can acquire In addition, preference points for the combined deer drawings would be free to youth age 15 or younger during the calendar year when the preference point is acquired. A first-time applicant for a combined deer drawing that is or was age 15 or younger in the calendar year of the drawing would receive a bonus preference point for that drawing.

The Commission intends to conduct a comprehensive review of these changes in three years.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGE II: Nonresident archery hunting and access permits At their June meeting in Pierre, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission approved 7-1 an amended proposal regarding nonresident archery hunting and access permits. This proposal included three major changes to the nonresident archery season and Unit 35L. 1. Archery hunting for nonresident hunters will begin on October 1 for public lands and private land leased by the department.

30

OPEN SEASON 2019

These private lands include Walk-In Area (WIA), Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), Controlled Hunting Access Program (CHAP) and Cooperative Hunting Access Areas. Nonresident archery hunters will still be able to hunt on private lands starting September 1.

2. An application deadline of August 1, 2019, was established for nonresident hunters, where any application received after that date the license will only be valid on private land, not including land leased by the department for hunting such as WIA, CREP and CHAP areas. This deadline of August 1 only applies for the 2019 deer hunting season; beginning in 2020 and beyond the deadline will be April 1. This deadline does not preclude a nonresident from obtaining a license, but the license would only be valid for private land. A nonresident hunter checked hunting on public land with this license could be cited for a violation.

3. Access permits on Unit 35L will be limited to a total of 625 access permits. Those access permits would be distributed as follows: 500 resident access permits and 125 nonresident access

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

permits. These access permits would be free and distributed through a lottery drawing.

A full Frequently Asked Questions document regarding the nonresident archery changes can be found at gfp.sd.gov/ userdocs/docs/nonresident_ archery_frequently_asked_ questions.pdf.

Application requirements for the 2019 Limited Issue Archery Deer Access Permits can be found at gfp.sd.gov/userdocs/docs/ archery_access_permits_2019_ app_ge_ahnp_cnf.pdf.

TSLN: Why were the changes made?

SWITZER: Significant Change I was made with the sole purpose of trying to get more deer hunters into the field on an annual basis and to increase the odds of a hunter drawing their preferred deer license. The number of deer licenses is very similar to 2019, but we hope to get more unique deer hunters with a deer license and provide them deer hunting opportunities.

Significant Change II was made based on comments from resident hunters on the high pressure of nonresident archery deer hunters on public lands. The limited number of access permits for Unit 35L to archery hunt was made based on comments from both resident and nonresident hunters.

The goal for this unit is to provide a quality hunt with limited hunter

Q&A WITH CHAD SWITZER

densities.

TSLN: Are there differences in the process for residents and nonresidents?

SWITZER: Firearm deer licenses for the Black Hills and West River deer seasons is limited to an 8 percent allocation for nonresidents through the fourth

drawing. For the archery deer season, there is the application deadline for nonresidents as listed above, which essentially indicates the area (private only vs. private and public land) the license is valid based on their timing of the application being submitted.

As indicated above,

nonresidents would not be allowed to archery deer hunt on public land until October 1st.

TSLN: How has the change impacted SDGFP? SWITZER: Aside from increased communication and outreach by the Department, these changes were implemented

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

31

HOT BUTTON

SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO

Hunters Welcome

Come see us at our NEW LOCATION 757 W. 2nd

Our service “Aims” to please you!

• Tire Repairs • Oil Changes • Brakes • Wheel Alignment & Balancing • Road Side Service • Complete Line of ATV, Passenger, Light Truck & Truck Tires

Bridgestone Firestone Continental General Solideal Multi-Mile

Cooper Bandag Michelin Titan B.F. Goodrich

Wide Selection of Brand Name Firearms & Ammunition New & Used Firearms

GUNSMITHING • GUNS •ACCESSORIES • OPTICS

Jeff Gregg Owner & Gunsmith W Hwy 18 • Winner, SD • 605.842.0884 32

OPEN SEASON 2019

757 W 2nd • Winner, SD

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

605-842-GUNS (4867)

Q&A WITH CHAD SWITZER

“These changes were implemented to enhance deer hunting opportunities for those who enjoy deer hunting in South Dakota across our diversified landscape.” to enhance deer hunting opportunities for those who enjoy deer hunting in South Dakota across our diversified landscape.

TSLN: Have you received any feedback from the public about the changes?

SWITZER: Yes, public interest was high on this change to the deer license drawing structure.

Comments varied across the spectrum of support to opposition.

TSLN: Where can hunters go to

apply for a license?

SWITZER: Hunters can find the firearm deer season application at gfp.sd.gov/ userdocs/docs/2019deerapp.pdf and the archery deer application at gfp.sd.gov/userdocs/ docs/2019archerydeerapp7.pdf To apply online, hunters will visit apps.sd.gov/gf79license/ login.aspx and log in into their account or set up an account as a new user.

TSLN: Where should hunters go

BEFORE THE HUNT BE PREPARED WITH A NEW FREEZER!

Several Brands and Sizes to Choose From Apply for a Karl’s Card today!

if they have more questions?

SWITZER: Hunters with more questions should visit our website at gfp.sd.gov and we’ve developed a nice online tool called the “Hunt Planner” that can be found at gfp.sd.gov/hunt-planner.

Also, if you visit gfp.sd.gov/ userdocs/docs/2018_vs_2019_deer_ draw_success.pdf, you’ll be able to see the number of applicants and drawing success by deer season for the first drawing between 2018 and 2019.

Lil’ Feller SGNIVAS

E

24-HOUR CONVENIENCE STORE NOW AVAILABLE!

EVAS

008

$

RIAP EHT NO

Hunting Lodge Specials!!

SERTA MATTRESSES

KarlsOnline.com

YOUR #1 APPLIANCE AND ELECTRONICS DEALER IN THE UPPER MIDWEST

605 MAIN STREET GREGORY, SD 605-835-8711 413 MAIN STREET WINNER, SD • 605-842-2541

GAS • GROCERIES BEER • DELI CHICKEN • ICE VIDEO LOTTERY HUNTING LICENSES AMMO :serutaeF yeK

yticapaC hsaW .tf .uc 3.4 • selcyC hsaW 11 • elcyC rey rD decnahnE-maetS • GA0006DEM/GA0006WHM TUOESOLC

502 E. 2nd St., Winner, SD 57580 (605)842-3196

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

33

PAY IT FORWARD

PHOTO COURTESY CAPND

34

OPEN SEASON 2019

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

BY TAMARA CHOAT

SPORTSMEN COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY When you combine a timehonored sport, and abundance of wild game and a solution to food insecurity, it can be a bullseye for all.

State programs that match donated wild game with local food pantries have grown in scope over the past decade and are seeing great successes. Most big-game hunting states across the Midwest and West have donation systems that operate under a similar basis: Sponsoring programs raise funds through donations to build a coffer of processing reimbursement money. Hunters who don’t want the meat from their hunt or who harvest additional animals can donate their game. Participating meat processors cut and package the meat and are reimbursed for their costs through the sponsoring program. Local food banks

receive the meat and are able to add a great source of protein to their offering.

In many areas, there is a healthy, abundant, and often, overpopulation of wild game. In the past five years in Montana hunters were allowed up to 10 doe mule deer tags and some farmers are permitted nuisance hunts due to overpopulation. South Dakota cities are facing pest deer within city limits. North Dakota has elk reduction hunts on the Teddy Roosevelt National Park.

State departments of wildlife and game manage these populations of wildlife, and often encourage hunters to enjoy their sport with an extra taking, while helping those in need. In Montana the brochure for Hunters Against Hunger reads: “Take an extra trip, fill that extra tag and donate.”

Martha Holte is program coordinator for Community Action Partnership of

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

35

PHOTOS COURTESY FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA

Left, often the elderly or disable struggle to buy food – or even get to a food bank to pick up items. A mobile food truck is helping meet their needs. Above, a trial version of a mobile food truck is operating in selected areas of Rapid City, and receiving great feedback.

North Dakota, which administers Sportsmen Against Hunger in their state. “For many sportsmen, hunting is a time to enjoy being outdoors with family and friends,” Holte says. “To offer them a chance to enjoy that sport by taking more animals and helping others in need is a great win.”

Holte says the three-pronged partnership is really important to the success of the program. “It’s a great opportunity to work with hunters and processors in our state to give people wholesome, healthy meals.”

Participating wild game processors are a critical 36

OPEN SEASON 2019

link. Processors must sign up with state agencies and are identified as participants, usually on a state map. Some states reimburse the processors on a set basis – Montana pays $2 per pound of meat. South Dakota pays $65 per deer. North Dakota reimburses at whatever rate the processor charges.

The reimbursement accounts are primarily funded through hunter donations. Many states offer hunters an option to donate $1 or more to the program when they purchase a hunting license. In Montana last year this amount totaled $93,000. Other states supplement hunter contributions with grants, state and private donations. Some states offer funding through their wildlife and game departments. South Dakota receives memorials from sportsmen, and North Dakota has fundraising activities hosted by wildlife special interest groups. Additionally, some sportsmen opt to pay any additional fees or overage to the processor directly.

Dr. Jeff Olson is a dentist and avid sportsman in Rapid City, S.D. He says he lives to hunt and fish, but his passion is helping people. Along with Dr. Tom Krafka, Olson founded South Dakota Sportsmen Against Hunger in 1993 – originally as part of the humanitarian outreach program of Safari Club

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

HUNTERS AGAINST

HUNGER

International. Their mission was to provide an easier way for hunters to donate harvested game to needy families. In the past 26 years they have watched the program expand into its own nonprofit corporation, enroll almost 50 game processors, utilize the network of food banks across the state and secure additional means of funding the program. At the end of the 2019 spring hunting season organizers tallied almost a million pounds of wild game meat had been donated to food banks since its inception.

Olson says deer populations influence how many tags hunters are able to obtain, which impacts “extras” that are donated. As this number fluctuates they see increases and decreases in hunter donations.

Olson said currently their primary source of donated meat comes from legal population reduction programs in cities and state and national parks.

“A big part of our program is city-harvested deer and culling programs – last year they culled 228 deer in Rapid City alone – and we’re happy to find a place for that meat to go,” says Olson.

Modular/Manufactured Homes & Land/Home Packages

Redman & Champion Homes, York, NE www.redmanhomesyork.com

2,030 Sq. Ft. Many Options Available (Delivery within 100 miles)

MOD Base Price without options

DELIVERED& SET UP

$142,000 UBC/IRC

Golden Buffalo Casino & Motel ~ Open Daily at 8 AM ~ After the hunt, make us your next stop!

Prime Rib Special SERVED DAILY after 11 AM FULL

SALAD BAR begins at 5pm

See us for the home that fits your lifestyle and budget!

West

South Greeley Hwy 85

TED UPDAOMS RO

Interstate 80 South from I-80 on Greeley Highway, East at the first light on Fox Farm Road one half mile to Schroder’s All American Homes

East

Morrie Ave.

WE’RE EASY TO FIND!

Fox Farm Road

10 Morrie Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82007 307-634-7399 • Toll Free 1-877-391-9762 Mon-Sat 9-5

Try your luck on our

Lower Brule, SD 605-473-5577

www.schroederamericanhomes.com

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

37

PHOTOS COURTESY FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA AND CAPND

Left, wild game is a valuable addition to most food banks, and most say it is the primary source of protein they offer.Above, cooler and freezer spaces at Feeding South Dakota food bank warehouses help store perishable items like fruits and vegetables, as well as dairy, eggs and meat.

“MOST FOOD BANKS TELL US THIS PROGRAM IS THEIR ONLY SOURCE OF RED MEAT AND IT IS SO APPRECIATED TO HAVE THAT GREAT SOURCE OF PROTEIN.” -DR. JEFF OLSON Food banks in all states commonly get donations of dry and non-perishable items more readily than perishable meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables. Olson said in South Dakota they are the number one supplier of red meat to food banks. In most states, the majority of the wild game meat donated is in frozen tubes of burger.

“I think of all the people those animals can feed – one pound of meat can feed a family of four,” says 38

OPEN SEASON 2019

Olson. “Most food banks tell us this program is their only source of red meat and it is so appreciated to have that great source of protein. We provide recipes and people learn to cook with it and they love it.”

Olson says they work with about 400 different food pantries that distribute meat through Sportsmen Against Hunger. “Our state food bank network – Feeding South Dakota – has a really great system in place to make sure people who

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

truly need the food and deserve it are getting it. We know the meat is going to those in need.”

To those who struggle with knowing where their next meal will come from, hunters fill a valuable space on the shelf – or in this case, the freezer.

“There are so many resources that get squandered that could go to the hungry,” says Olson. “With this program, we’re not letting that happen.”

HUNTERS AGAINST

HUNGER

Left, patrons appreciate access to food through Feeding South Dakota programs. Below, the most common form of wild game donation is 1-pound packages of frozen burger.

PHOTOS COURTESY FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA AND CAPND

AG LAND RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES

977± ACRES

HAAKON COUNTY CROPLAND 3360 Acres, North of Midland, SD

HUGHES COUNTY CROPLAND 1624 Acres Irrigated Cropland East of Pierre, SD 21 miles

North of Wray , Yuma County , Colorado 753± ACRES IRRIGATED CROPLAND 223± ACRES NATIVE GRASS PASTURE ABUNDANT WILDLIFE

• 562 ACRES CROPLAND Hughes County – 24 miles east of Pierre, SD • 320 ACRES GRASSLAND/CROP Hyde County – 5 miles north of Harrold, SD • 1060 ACRES CROP/GRASSLAND Sully County – 18 miles east of Onida, SD

Three Valley center pivot sprinklers. Two irrigation wells. 1,275 acre feet annual allotment of irrigation water. Two electric stock wells.

Year after year bumper crops and meticulous equipment maintenance on this property indicate excellent Tenant care.

Priced to sell at: $4,600,000 Offered exclusively by Agri-Enterprises, Inc.

Call Les Gelvin (970) 214-6139 • (970) 221-2607

-

les@agrienterprises.com

-

www.dakotalandco.com TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

39

OUR FAVORITES

Recipes from www.feedtheneedsd.com/resources.php (taken from www.cooks.com)

Venison Stew with Potato Dumplings ¼ c. shortening ¼ c. all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp. salt 1 (10 ½ oz) can beef broth, undiluted 5 c. water 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 med. onion, sliced 2 cloves 1 bay leaf

3 lbs. ground venison ½ c. Burgundy (optional) 2 lbs. potatoes, peeled 4 slices z bread 1 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. grated onion 1 tsp. parsley flakes 2 eggs, well beaten All-purpose flour

Melt shortening in a large Dutch oven over low heat; add flour, stirring until roux is the color of caramel. Add salt and next 6 ingredients; boil 5 minutes. Add venison; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours. Add Burgundy, if desired. Shred potatoes; drain well. Remove crust from bread, and discard; tear bread into 1-inch pieces. Combine bread, potatoes, and next 4 ingredients. Shape into 2-inch balls. Roll lightly in flour. Drop dumplings into simmering stew. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until dumplings are done. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Yield: 8 servings.

WINNER SEED 605-842-0481 4 Hunt-N-Time 4 Buck-N-Cock 4 Grasses & CRP Mixes

For all your Wildlife Food Plot Seeds

Call Gene at Winner Seed Winner, SD 57580 • Seed Permit #SM198655 40

OPEN SEASON 2019

Texas Venison Chili 2 lbs. coarsely ground venison ¼ c. vegetable oil 1 c. chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lg. green pepper, cut in strips

3 Tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. sugar 3 ½ c. whole tomatoes 1 c. tomato sauce 1 c. water ½ tsp. salt 2 c. kidney beans

Brown venison in vegetable oil. Add onions, garlic, and green pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add chili powder, sugar tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and salt. Simmer 1½ hours. Just before serving, add kidney beans. Serves 6-8.

Hunters & Sportsmen FREE 6# of ICE with a $40 purchase Check Out Our Deli Dept.

CO

OL COLA C COLA OL CO COLA C COLA

E. Hwy 18 • Winner 605-842-2872 www.winnersuperfoods.com Have A Sooper Dooper Day!

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

HUNTERS AGAINST

Venison-Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

HUNGER

Wild Goose Stew

2 lbs. ground venison 3 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. chopped dill 12 cabbage leaves 5 Tbsp. chopped onion 2 c. cooked rice Salt and pepper to taste 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce Brown venison and onion in butter; mix in rice, dill, salt, and pepper. Place cabbage leaves in boiling water for 1 minute; drain, dry on paper towels. Place equal amount of meat mixture in center of each leaf. Fold leaf over, secure with toothpicks. Place filled leaves in greased baking dish; pour tomato sauce over leaves. Bake at 325 degrees for about 45 minutes. Serves 6.

Getting Ready for HUNTING SEASON!

2 wild geese (or other wild game) 1 tsp. salt Pepper 1 1/2 sticks butter 1 pkg. onion soup mix 2 c. boiling water 2 c. diced carrots 1 c. diced celery 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced (or 2 - 4 oz. canned mushrooms) 1 chopped onion 3 cans mushroom soup 1 can water Debone the geese and cut into pieces. Brown the meat in 1/2 stick butter; season with salt and pepper. Prepare the soup mix and water as instructed on the package. Saute the carrots, celery, onion and mushrooms in 1 stick butter.

Combine all into a kettle, add the mushroom soup and water; simmer about 2 hours.

Elk’s Club 410 Main Street, Winner

Storage Units

20’ & 40’ available call for Details & Prices

Happy Hour 46pm Well Drink s & Beer $2.00

Fall Fencing Steel Posts

HEAVY DUTY

RR TIES 8.5’ - 14’ Several Line Posts 6 BAR 20ft Corral Panels w/Hardware

Pointed & Non Pointed Assorted sizes

East of Mission, SD 605-856-2305 missiontractors.com

GRILL GUARDS

Sizes for all • HD 3/4 - 1 1/2T Pickups - CALL

See Bumpers at grtrailers.com

Prime Rib Ever y Sa tu rday or Order off th e menu.

Open 7 Days a Week Breakfast & Lunch 6AM – 2PM Mon – Sat reopen 4 PM Kitchen closes at 10pm

605.842.2141 Great for fire or water tender

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

41

LOOKING AHEAD

As the average age of hunters is increasing and hunting numbers are declining, people with a heart for kids are working to involve youth in hunting and outdoor activities.

42

OPEN SEASON 2019

The South Dakota HuntSAFE course is for kids,

12 to 15 years old. This includes classroom hunting education and a field day. The state also offers a

mentored hunting program designed so parents can make the decision on when their child is ready to

hunt for the first time. The child is able to hunt with a licensed mentor, before completing their hunter education course. The South Dalpta Game, Fish

and Parks works with the South Dakota Wildlife Federation to present the annual summer Youth

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

BY DEANNA NELSON-LICKING

Conservation Camp. This is geared towards teenagers

The program focuses on kids who wouldn’t

(15-17) providing them an opportunity for a well-

otherwise have the opportunity, a chance to hunt, fish,

recreation and conservation.

works hand in hand with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of

rounded learning experience in all phases of outdoor

PHOTO COURTESY SDYHA

Jim Scull is the Founder and President of South

Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures, based in Rapid City, South Dakota. The program began with a

conversation over coffee and was implemented it

in 2007. “Helping kids see they have a future is my goal,” said Jim Scull.

hike and just experience the outdoors. The program

the Black Hills. Kids are matched by a specialist with an adult mentor on a one-on-one basis. The mentors build a relationship and become role models. Many

of the kids currently in the program are from single-

parent homes and with 90-95 percent of the mentors being male, they are able to provide a positive

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

43

PHOTOS COURTESY HFY AND SDYHA

Left, one of the youth with his cow elk and his mentor. Center, showing the antler sheds they found on an HFY sponsored shed hunt. Right, young lady with her mentor posing with her first deer.

male influence in the kids’ lives. The mentors are thoroughly checked and trained so all adults are

qualified. The kids and adults are paired through

mutual interest and compatibility. The SDYHA holds shooting days, youth pheasant hunts, fishing days,

605-842-3623

605-842-3623

OUTLAWTRADING TRADINGPOST POST OUTLAW

Trading Post

IS A IS AHUNTER’S HUNTER’S ONE STOP • • • •

SHOPPING SHOPPINGCENTER! CENTER!

ONE STOP

• Maps State Hunting Licenses • Snacks Ammunition • Large Selection of Soft Drinks Licenses •Hunting Soft Drinks • Hunting Apparel Coolers Huge Selection • Ammunition & Supplies •Including Gloves,To Go • SD Souvenirs •Pants, Sandwiches Sweatshirts, Coats

• Coolers & Ice

Rental Place

turkey hunts, and big game hunts or anything else the kids want to do.

SDYHA works with the Rocky Mountain, Elk

Foundation, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks,

Black Hills Sportsmen’s Club, Black Hills Archery, Pheasants Forever, National Wildlife Federation,

Mule Deer Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, South Dakota Bowhunters, INC, Black Hills Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, and Mule

Deer Foundation. Many of these organizations have

We Welcome All Sportsmen *Kennels Available

PO Box 390-1360 E Hwy 44 Winner, SD 57580

Hardware

You Can’t Miss Us-In The Middle of Town on Hiway 18 By the Stop Light 121 Monroe St. • Winner, SD

Norma Olson General Manager phone fax e-mail

You Can’t Miss Us-In The Middle of Town on Highway 18 By the Stop Light

44

OPEN SEASON 2019

121 Monroe St. • Winner, SD

Free Hot Breakfast

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

(605) 842-2255 (605) 842-1761 hiewsd@gwtc.net

Mentoring Young Outdoorsmen a member on the board of SDYHA, they meet every

month and they recently started a branch in Mitchell, South Dakota.

“We are already bigger than I ever expected,” Scull

said. “Kids tell me that going hunting and shooting

Because it’s more than a deal.

View complete listings, videos & maps at hewittlandcompany.com

their first deer was the best day of their lives. Some of

NEWLY PRICED

these kids live in Rapid City and have never been to

the Black Hills. We provide everything the kids need, everyone is given a new pair of boots, we only ask

for them to pay five dollars for their hunting license.

Flat Top Ranch | Squaw Gap, ND

We are a 501c3 organization and rely on donations

and sponsors. We hold the annual Black Hills Wildlife

Banquet and the Black Hills Sports Show; they are our

4,867 acres | $3,900,000 $3,400,000 Comprised of nearly equal deeded and low-cost leased acres, the Flat Top Ranch is an economically-sized and priced opportunity that is hard to find!

two biggest fundraisers.”

“We require the kids to learn gun safety, and they

all have to pass the HuntSafe course before they go out. Our mentors will take the kids to the class. We

take them out and they meet the ranchers and learn about private property rights and taking care of the land,” Scull said. “The Game, Fish and Parks can track all the hunting license information and last

Tres Crosses Grassland | Newell, SD 1,348 acres | $940,000 The Tres Crosses Grassland is comprised of 1,348 deeded acres along with 80 BLM acres, bringing the total to 1,428 acres. Presently fenced as one unit, this property has exceptional water availability and fences.

year 46 percent of our kids went on to buy hunting

NEWLY PRICED

licenses. Those kinds of numbers are off the scale for success, since hunting numbers are dropping across the United States.”

SDYHA has been growing steadily and Scull is

hoping to be able to expand to more communities

across the state. They are always open to donations, new mentors and hunting land. Anyone looking to

Coalbank Creek Grassland | Mill Iron, MT 1,880 Acres (1,240 deeded, 640 private lease) | $810,000 Corrals, cross-fenced, pipeline, wells. This property makes an ideally sized tract of grassland with enough scale to make it efficient and yet very affordable.

become involved or who knows a child who could benefit from the program can connect with Big

Brothers, Big Sisters of the Black Hills. SDYHA has a website at www.sdyouthhunt.com and a Facebook

page with numerous photos and more details also on how to connect with them.

The state of Nebraska offers free Learn to Hunt

Workshops. People are able to receive instruction

from experienced hunters and Nebraska Game and Parks staff. Hunter education classes are offered

both online and in classrooms. They also have an

Tabletop Farmland | Rapid City, SD 1,098 Deeded Acres + 97 Lease Acres | $1,375,000 Productive Tabletop Farmland on the bluffs of the Cheyenne River, 30 miles east of Rapid City.

Predominately high indexing Class III soils.

JD Hewitt 605-347-1100

Tyson Hewitt 605-206-0034

Tanner Hewitt 605-490-7952

Dan Todd 605-280-9214

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

45

Mentoring Young Outdoorsmen

by HFY. The Johnsons are both

certified instructors and love to

teach young people. HFY is a nonprofit and everyone volunteers

their time; they have fundraisers,

raffles, banquets and many private PHOTOS COURTESY SDYHA

donations, they also have booths at the state fair and outdoor expos to increase exposure.

“I tell people, without all of

you and the landowners, Hunters for Youth would be nothing,”

South Dakota mentors and mentees having a good day goose hunting.

apprentice hunter program.

poles, and anything else that the

of Berwyn, Nebraska saw the

organizations and landowners to

Gregg and Holly Johnson

need in the state to help youth

experience the great outdoors, so

kids need. They work with wildlife get the kids out into nature.

HFY has a portable archery

in 2015 Hunters for Youth (HFY)

backstop that they bring to

history of taking kids out hunting

campouts, fishing tournaments,

was created. Gregg has a long

and being a part of the once-in-a lifetime-experience of their first successful hunt.

The program is completely

free to the kids, no membership is required. They even will loan proper clothing, guns, fishing

events in the state. They sponsor Easter egg hunts and shooting

competitions. One popular event is pin shoots. Bowling pins are used for targets, five per person at 10

yards. They have adult and youth classes and the top two shooters are awarded medals sponsored

Gregg said. “We are hoping to keep growing; currently we

have chapters in Broken Bow, St Paul and North Platte. It’s been

amazing so far and we have been contacted by folks from other

states who are hoping to start

something similar in their area.”

Trenton Brown is 12 and was

able to experience his first wild

turkey hunt with a mentor from

HFY. “It was fun and I learned a

lot. My brother went with us, and we made a fan with the tail and

ate turkey fajitas from the meat,”

Trenton said. “I want to do it again and other kids should join.”

Front End Replacements Have your tire needs “fixed” here.

We have most brands and sizes.

Fit full size Dodge, GMC/Chevrolet and Ford Trucks Heavy Duty Construction Available with Winch Mount Option

The look of our product is created to match the vehicle it mounts upon.

Willrodt Motor Co 46

OPEN SEASON 2019

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

NEW & PRE OWNED VEHICLES PARTS & SERVICE 200 W. King Street. Chamberlain, South Dakota 605.234.5584 • Toll Free 1.800.520.4749 w w w.w i l l r o d t m o t o r. n e t

Mike McClellan from Kearney,

Nebraska has joined HFY as a

mentor. “I like the saying, ‘Kids won’t remember their best day

doesn’t overwhelm us but still

provide kids with an enjoyable

Bow, Nebraska is president of the

Rick Larson teaches firearm

being able to be with these kids as

experience.”

watching TV.’ It’s fun to take them

safety with HFY in the Broken

want to help kids who maybe have

know when they leave me they

and see how happy they are. I

a bad home life or no opportunity to ever hunt. I like watching them

learn and I want to continue doing turkey hunts and deer. It’s a lot of work but worth it.”

Austin Lewis from North Platte,

Nebraska is the president of that chapter of HFY. “We have a lot

of events and hunts, from dove

hunting to bow fishing. We work with the Nebraska Game and

Parks a fairly decent amount. I

want to see it grow at a rate so it

Daniel Wilkie from Broken

Bow, Nebraska area. “I want to

are safe, they know all guns are

dangerous. I’m strict with the guns and getting them prepared for

HFY Loup Valley chapter. “I love they have that once-in-a-lifetime experience of getting their first

deer. I was already taking kids out on my own before joining HFY and it’s been a perfect fit.”

Several states, including South

the field. I have my own shooting

Dakota, offer special licenses,

come out to learn and practice. We

youth who will be hunting with a

range and I welcome having kids

had a kid come out who had never used a gun. I started him with

for free or reduced prices, to licensed mentor.

In Colorado, the Hunter

.22 pistols and we were having

Outreach Program offers mentored

a gold and two silver medals his

deer, elk and even one cow

a competitive pin shoot. He won first time out with a borrowed pistol.”

hunts for big game, (pronghorn,

moose) turkey and waterfowl for youth. Kids can also participate

Largest Tackle Wholesaler and Live Bait in South Central South Dakota

Largest Tackle Wholesaler and Live Bait in South Central South Dakota ler and Live Bait in South Central South Dakota Open 7 Days a Week

Stop in for dine in or drive thru

Open 7 Open at Largest and Live Bait in South Central South Dakota Days a Tackle Wholesaler -Rapala 7am for holesaler and Live Bait in South Central South Week -Berkly Dakota Breakfast!

-Strike King -Gary Yamamota of Chamberlain Open Largest Tackle Wholesaler and Live Bait in South-Rat-L-Trap Central South Dakota Celebrating 7 and Live Bait in-War Largest Tackle Wholesaler South Central South Dakota Eagle Days a -Snack Daddy ISG Week Open -Reaction Innovation Open 7 -Sweat Beaver 7 YEARS Days a -Northland Fishing Week Days a -Tackle Week -Uncle Josh142 W. 4th St., Winner SD (2 block south of the stop light) (605) 842-2199 -Live Bait -Shiners - Chubs -Crawlers - Wax Worms -Power Bait

50

142 W. 4th St., Winner SD (2 block south of the stop light) (605) 842-2199 er SD (2 block south of the stop light) (605) 842-2199 142 W. 4th St., Winner SD (2 block south of the stop light) (605) 842-2199 142 W. 4th St.,142 Winner (2 block south of the stop light) (605) 842-2199 W.SD 4th St., Winner SD (2 block south of the stop light) (605)

Winner SD (2 block south of the stop light) (605) 842-2199

842-2199 I-90 Exit 263 • 126 S Front Street • 605-734-4115 www.tacojohns.com

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

47

Mentoring Young Outdoorsmen

PHOTOS COURTESY HFY

Left, learning how to clean his first deer on an HFY mentored hunt. Above, hunters for Youth mentees on their turkey hunt.

in numerous clinics, seminars and

are issued an apprentice hunter

safety to apply for a special permit

state taught by district wildlife

by a licensed adult to hunt small

a qualified mentor. This allows

outdoor events throughout the

managers, as well as volunteers. The state is proud to have 130 outreach

volunteers. Young people can learn how to shoot archery, .22, shotgun, and many other outdoor skills.

North Dakota has an Apprentice

Hunting License program, for individuals who haven’t been

through hunter education. They

48

OPEN SEASON 2019

validation and are accompanied

game and deer. They must obtain

all necessary licenses and stamps.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime license, and afterwards the individual

must pass hunter safety in order to

to hunt when accompanied by

a new hunter to experience the hunt before committing to the

coursework required to complete their hunter safety certification.

Montana allows youth between

hunt again.

10 and 17 to hunt without

Program is similar, allowing a

if they are accompanied by an

The Wyoming Hunter Mentor

person who hasn’t passed hunter

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

completing their hunter education, adult mentor.

ADVERTISER INDEX Agri-Enterprises, Inc. ............................................................ 37 Akta Lakota Museum ........................................................... 47 Als Oasis / Cedar Shore % Gf Adv. .................... Back Cover Arnold Realty ........................................................................... 1 Arrowwood Resort................................................ Back Cover Assman Implement .............................................................. 39 Black Lab ............................................................................... 47 Bridger Steel ............................................. Inside Front Cover Chamberlain Chamber Of Commerce ............................. 46 Dakota Land Company ........................................................ 37 DB’S Bait & Tackle ................................................................. 45 El Tapatio ............................................................................... 24 Elks Club ................................................................................ 39 Farmer & Rancher Exchange............................................... 19 Frontier Motors Automotive Group ................................... 13 Grossenburg Implement ..................................................... 17 Golden Buffalo Casino ........................................................ 35 Harry K Ford .......................................................................... 13 Hayden Outdoors .................................................................. 2 Hewitt Land Company ......................................................... 43 Holiday Inn Express- Winner .............................................. 42 Jeff’S Gun Vault ..................................................................... 30 Karls Tv - Winner ................................................................... 31

Lil Feller .................................................................................. 31 Mettler Implement ............................................................... 25 Mi Pueblo................................................................................ 24 Mid Dakota Meats ................................................................ 16 Outlaw Trading Post ............................................................. 42 Rice Honda .............................................................................. 3 Schroeder’S All American Homes ..................................... 35 Shippy Realty ........................................................................ 25 Sun Enterprises ..........................................Inside Back Cover Taco Johns Of Chamberlain ............................................... 45 T-Bones % Tom Mathis ......................................................... 29 The Fence Post....................................................................... 23 Trevors Tech .......................................................................... 29 Tri-State Livestock News....................................................... 48 Western Buffalo ...................................................................... 9 White River Sportsman .......................................................... 4 Willrodt Motor ...................................................................... 44 Winner Chamber .................................................................... 5 Winner Food Center ............................................................ 16 Winner Seed ......................................................................... 38 Winner Super Foods ............................................................ 38 WW Tire - Winner ................................................................. 30

Explore the rich culture of the Plains Indians. Shop central South Dakota’s finest Native American Gift Shop!

Welcome all hunters to Chamberlain and Oacoma!

306 S. Main Street, Winner, SD 57580

Daily Happy Hour 4-7pm

605-842-3003 Buck Jedlicki

Stop in today for the “Best” Bloody Mary in town!

Entertainment: 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month Pizza, Chicken Strips & Snacks Available

Off Sale Available Daily until midnight

Aktá Lakota Museum Cultural Center

&

Located on the campus of St. Joseph’s Indian School 1301 N. Main St. Chamberlain, SD

aktalakota.org • 800-798-3452

Museum Hours: Monday – Saturday 8 am – 6 pm • Sunday 9 am – 5 pm

TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK NEWS | FARMER & RANCHER EXCHANGE

OPEN SEASON 2019

49

/tsln.fre .facebook.com .com and www

ne: www.tsln

Enjoy us onli

$1.50

5 Sections Issue 7 Volume 53 •

ry 31, Saturday, Janua

YOU CA

than in the future a little more on an AI bull a Smith be able to count Photo by Chesn Producers will fertility of donor bulls. the help determine

they have up

until now. New

Genex research by

will

es that wreak ous interferenc this cycle.

erative, Inc., Genex Coop burg said we Willie Alten think about t want to

Programs with dent of Beef

S WEEK

INSIDE THI THE BIG PICTURE

A4

famA ranching d ily’s continue success

A brand that lasts

m

In memoria

How much is too much?

RANCHING LEGACIES

PASTOR IN E THE PASTUR

ROUNDUP IN THE SKY

- See BHSS on Page

4 Sections

WE REMEMBER Happy Veterans Day

A8 SDSU Econo consider buyingmist Matt Dierson projec ts corn prices corn early if to it pencils out.

Photo by Amandincrease, and suggests that cattlemen a Radke

CORN AND CATTLE

?

marketing plan

B11

laid

- See Corn on Page

E3

IT’S THE PITT S

There are good reasons not all men have facia l hair

AG Pride 2016

ED! FIRST SEMEN TEST UNTIL MAY 1ST!

gus.com

om • foosan @sdplains.c

foosangus

TPP TEXT

Trade office releases docu A5 ment’s text to the public B1

57762 605-257-2391 LAND, SD TERING Y 212, NIS TEE! FREE WIN US HWSEAS 12346BREE ON GUARAN VERY! DING ~ FREE DELI

- See Veteran on Page

S WEEK

Think smar t, not more work

A4

A1 -

INSIDE THI

BEEF TALK

ANGUS ASSOCIATION

Organization names Texa s native its new leader

C1

TEACHING OF THE HORSES

UW equine program seek s to expand opportunities

HORSE

D1

A8 -

OUTSIDE CIRCLE Sad news come s as Wyoming horse breeder passes away

SAMPLE OF OUR TSLN SPECIAL EDITIONS:

D2

2016

ROUNDUP

and

P

Ag ride 2016

A PUBLICATION OF

By Carrie Stadh eim Editor

C

HORSE ROUNDUP 2016

AG Pride 2016

LING

LS ANGUS BUL

Veteran Salute: Richard Palczewski

A bumper co rn opportunities crop creates for feeders

15 • 1:00 pm February 12,• 20 605-645-9569

AR 46YE

A1

The only one of four brothe “see action” rs to in ard Palczewski,World War II, Richbackground gave91, said his ranch in the U.S. Navy. him an advantage “I got to run and I only had this landing craft ucation.” Palczean eighth grade edwski said when l soon. he menti oned Lako ta Triba The Oglal a his limited June 11, 2013, edCouncil voted ance 13-21, that ucation to one of his superiors, to adopt Ordin 1,000 head of uce the respo the would introd nse South Unit of was “I know, buffalo to the nal park, part of but

By Amanda Radke you have comBadlands natio Indian Reserfor Tri-State Livest A quick Ridge mon snapsh ock sense.”

News ot of current the Pine Palczewski Scott says 400 Unit is manOne brother, pound steers prices at press time, the vation. The South cwt; 500 pound are bringing ership with Carl, also served $260-275/ lose to 3,500 steers are $220-2 aged in partnService (NPS). pound steers 40/cwt; and 600 the second Worldin the Navy during are $205-220, moved throu calves National Park respectively.

“We are just directed the left home soil, War but he never gh the That ordinance Affairs to nosale ring at at the sale barn,getting started on our fall chanic station working as a men calf run Herreid and and ed in Bureau of India held the grazLive stock December,” he our peak will be in Novem Palczewski spent Florida. who said. ber Auct ers “Thing (HLA ion ranch the his s are pretty good cow-ca guy right tify ) on October young helping his for now, so it’s going family on the years 30, and exciting falllf run.” on Page A13 -cow-calf producers to be a pretty ranch west of - See National Park Haley, North farmare in a One factor that good spot this in the extrem Dakot is playing into e southwest corner a the decision of the state. their calf crop,year as they sell cow-calf operator of how long of the calves to hold his weane At the age of HLA Field Rep. says J.R. Scott, that’s is corn, and the overall abund d at his dispos ance of to herd sheep twelve, he was hired “While every for a big outfit is winding down. al now that the 2015 corn grain of south one Ralph harves woul , South t d love to see prices Dakota.

According to “I was suppo sed to keep the as 2014, folks at the same levels Statistics Servicethe USDA National Agricu ling yearewes away from ltural (NASS), “Corn production is the lambing about the fact are still optimistic cast at 13.6 billion bushe ewes. I didn’t OUTSIDE foreUTE that have ls, last MIN down a this horse or a dog, year’s record will be 4 percent from second-highest just my feet.”

FARM CIRCLE year on recor the percent from the production and down less than lar per day plusThe job paid a dolcalves,” said August foreca d for 1 oys Scott. st. Based on Marketing Meals, Palcze “room and board.” condiPRCA cowb wski said, consis ted Plan...what up

25TH ANNUAL

Selling

ock News

Saturday, Novem .com and www ber 7, 2015 .facebook.com /tsln.fre

Volume 53 • Issue 44

g

By Maria Tussin r Assistant Edito the South Unit Ranchers in are National Park of Badlands . Their sigh of relief by breathing a be replaced cattle will not buffalo anytime tribally-owned

B1

A13

A7, D9

Tri-State Livest

ne: www.tsln

ber 7, 2015

rs Tribal ranche regain South ses lea it Un on Badlands

. migh havoc on “Open!” unced open little more oftenis. the mostWhen prono ultrasound doing it a bull, that It is perhaps -lett er or Blaming the is by the vet him, dedrea ded fouruage of technician, often the cowShe Or maybe thanking dual. was thin. ng on the indivi word in the lang blamed. “She g. Maybe pendifact Genex recently deIn trouble calvin am t had ranching. progr didn’ rch up t and she veloped a resea how much Ran king righ sale she’s racist mine just bull like that bull.” were bred to deter t the bull there with blame or credi When cows ping day, day and ship her preg- using artificial inseminad take. le al- shoul ex is pleas ed to the day a ranc can be tion, the list of possib “Gen heck, the first even longer. in nancy tests ibis becomes was bad that launch PregC most ’s ity evaluation Brad “The weather on sire fertil one of the year industry,” said Beef she slipped beef think I the day. was loud stressful. company’s e profit ice. The help Johnson, the A ranch’s entir on the the spooked the cattle. I Product Development Mans and of potential relie cows to think we got a bad batchwas ager. of lot a put “Genex has ability of the raise a semen. The techn” ician The list last 12 to 18 erienced... effort in the prod uce and r fertility back inexp be endless. hs to gathe could calf, then come times do mont get pregBut how many ity of the into heat and a short fertil the in we blame nant again .

A2 bull?

- See Genex on Page Vice Presi period of time any Asso ciate e but It seems simplof the varitell rancher can

Enjoy us onli

Saturday, Novem

aude Hamilton-M

By Heather ock News for Tri-State Livest cers, states produ ® For western Stock Show the Black Hills e to compare chanc new (BHSS) is a bly buy a chute s, possi and price bulls. ranch gelding that typically It’s a social eventess transaction includes a busin for those on the ver, , or two. Howe the vendor table other side of show stick, it is or saddle horn to engage with an opportunity while community one the ranching competing in in attending or ier stock shows prem the of is the country. ing customer “The ranch and of the BHSS, the foundation I’m involved in it’s the only deal that kind of meet r where I can horse traine customer,” said mers r. “The custo evJamie Stove your rancher, at BHSS are types who have oy eryday cowb they breed each 10 or so mares a stud horse pick they year. If mares, it’s to to use on thoses a really nice raise themselve

tion to give es new evalua rtility of bulls Genex launch fe on ta da producers or Stadheim, Edit

By Carrie

$1.50

BHSS means ranch business

N COUNT ON IT

2015

A

• Published Weekly

P U B L I C A T I O N

O F

• Catalog & Flyer Printing

• Livestock Market Reports & Directory

• Audited & Verified Circulation

1-877-347-9100 • www.tsln.com

• Industry News & Feature Stories

• Classified Advertising

• Event & Sale Calendars • Livestock & Equine Event Coverage

• Special Editions & Feature Sections

• Production Sale Reports

• Find us online at www.tsln.com

• Professional Ring Service

• Professional Livestock Photography & Videography Available

and

Call or email for a free 4-week subscription // 877.347.9100 // 605.723.7001

www.tsln.com

subscriptions@tsln-fre.com 1-877-347-9100 • www.tsln.com

d

Colorado’s Largest Dealer!

303.287.7566 | www.sunent.com | Thornton Colorado

NOBODY BEATS A SUN DEAL PA1185

Sale Price $

5,568 +Tax Only

Retail: $6,249

Sale Price $

CALL

NOW

Sale Price $15,460 +Tax Only

Retail: $17,899

HA1545

Sale Price $

5,756 +Tax Only

Sale Price $25,865 +Tax Only

Retail: $29,899

Sale Price $

7,773

+Tax Only

Sale Price $

3,299 +Tax Only

Sale Price $

12,999 +Tax Only

Sale Price $

PA9557

CA0331

Sale Price $

10,104 +Tax Only

HA1890

+Tax Only

Go Kart

Go Kart

2018 Hammerhead GTS 150

2018 Hammerhead Torpedo 50

Sale Price $19,588 +Tax Only

Sale Price $

2019 Talon 1000R

17,153 +Tax Only

CA0798

Sale Price $26,099 +Tax Only

Retail: $28,999

Sale Price $

8,698 +Tax Only

2019 Maverick X3 XRC Turbo R KA1285

Sale Price $

10,168 +Tax Only

Retail: $11,999

2019 Brute Force 750 EPS Camo

1,299

+Tax Only

Retail: $20,999

2019 Commander 1000 Max XT

KA7311

8,326

2019 Ranger 500

2019 Sportsman 570 X2 Touring

HA1821

Sale Price $

Retail: $9,499

Retail: $10,599

2018 Pro FXR EPS LE HC1250

+Tax Only

Retail: $18,999

Retail: $14,999

2019 Maverick Max X3 XRS Turbo R

9,281

2019 Pioneer 700 2-Seat

2019 Outlander 570 XT KA3333

Sale Price $

Retail: $10,799

2019 Rancher FM1 CA0040

PA8687

Retail: $10,199

Retail: $8,749

2018 Defender XT HD10

HC0364

+Tax Only

2019 Sportsman 570 EPS

2019 Ranger Crew 1000 w/ Heat & AC

CA1402

6,907

Retail: $6,399

In Stock

CA0091

Sale Price $

Retail: $7,799

2019 Sportsman 450 H.O. PA7526

PA6463

2019 Mule Pro MX

Nobody Beats A

SUN Deal!

DISCLAIMER ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. NEVER RIDE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, AND NEVER USE THE STREET AS A RACETRACK. OBEY THE LAW, AND READ YOU OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY. ATV’S RECOMMENDED FOR RIDERS 16 YEARS AND OLDER. BE A RESPONSIBLE RIDER. REMEMBER, ATV’S CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. FOR YOUR SAFETY, ALWAYS WEAR HELMENT, EYE PROTECTION AND PREOTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND NEVER RIDE ON PAVED SURFACES OR PUBLIC ROADS. FOR RIDER TRAINING INFORMATION OR TO LOCATE A RIDER-TRAINING COURSE NEAR YOU, CALL THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION AT 1-800-446-9227 OR THE ATV SAFETY INSTITUTE AT 1-800-887-2887.

TWO

LANDMARK HUNTING DESTINATIONS

Pick Up Your

HUNTING GEAR

PRIME RIB BUFFET Oct. 18 to Nov. 19

The only FULL SERVICE hunting and fishing experience on the Missouri River • Restaurant • Lounge • Sporting Clays Course • Marina • Campground • Conference Center • Riverside Cabins

Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center at Cedar Shore 1500 Shoreline Drive Oacoma, SD 605-734-6376 www.ArrowwoodCedarShore.com

Our restaurant is perfect for before and after the hunt Hand-Cut Steaks | Buffalo Burgers Homemade Pies | Salad Bar

Coffee is still only 5¢!

Restaurant • Supermarket Al’s Last Chance Saloon • C-Store Clothing and Gift Shop Located next to Baymont Inn & Suites Check out our hunting season specials on AlsOasis.com

Al’s Oasis I-90 Exit 260 www.AlsOasis.com

HUNTING LICENSES SOLD AT BOTH LOCATIONS