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Alco218 E 15 St, Miller605-853-9299M-Sat 8AM-8PM, Sun 9AM-6PMMidwest Supply119 E 2nd St, Miller605-853-2121Red Neck Paradise808 N Broadway, Miller605-853-3614M-Sat 10A - MidnightAce Hardware219 N Broadway, Miller605-853-3304Ree Heights Grocery114 S Dakota Ave, Ree Heights605-943-5532

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Hand

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MillerHighmoreSt Lawrence

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Zell

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337

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192 ST

201 ST

197 ST

335

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185 ST

177 ST

180 ST

338

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176 ST

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193 ST

371

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373

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198 ST

199 ST

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189 ST

187 ST

355

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186 ST

363

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LegendPublic Hunting Access

WIA

WIA with Special Rules

CREP

CHAP

Game Production Areas

SD Parks

School and Public Lands

SDSU Research Stations

Federal LandsNational Forest

National Grasslands

Bureau of Land Management

Corps of Engineers

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Bureau of Reclamation

National Parks (No Hunting)

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218 ST

348

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358

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203 ST

201 ST

205 ST

353

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335

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365

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232 ST

222 ST

235 ST

BIA RT 4

214 ST

361

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227 ST

228 ST

DAKOTA DR

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223 ST

335

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233 ST

346

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350

AVE

357

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346

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204 ST

364

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202 ST

219 ST

225 ST

OLD HWY 34

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220 ST

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234 ST

207 ST

347

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367

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366

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229 ST

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226 ST

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(#) Rule for Walk-in Areas

7. Not Open Until Oct. 1

Hand

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Woonsocket

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Wolsey

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Virgil

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388

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207 ST

208 ST

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375

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385

AVE

377

AVE

400

AVE

378

AVE

401

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57 ST

225 ST

206 ST

211 ST

382

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209 ST

383

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399

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203 ST

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225 ST

220 ST

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397

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222 ST

233 ST

230 ST

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391

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215 ST

210 ST

392

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221 ST

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234 ST

237 ST

410

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205 ST

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Resident LicensesResident Small Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31*

* Resident youth, age 16 to 18, must buy the Junior Combination License .

Resident 1-Day Small Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12*

Resident Youth Small Game (ages 12-15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7*

Resident Migratory Bird Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5

Resident Furbearer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27*

Resident Predator/Varmint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7*

Non-Resident LicensesNonresident Small Game (10-days, (2) 5 . . . . . . . . . . . $114**

Nonresident Youth Small Game (ages 12-15) . . . . . . . . $27*

Nonresident Shooting Preserve, One Day . . . . . . . . . . . $37*

* Nonresident youth, under age 16, should purchase the less expensive Youth Small Game license, which includes (2) 5-day periods of general small game hunting in addition to the shooting preserve privileges above .

Nonresident Shooting Preserve, Five-Day . . . . . . . . . . . $67*

Nonresident Shooting Preserve, Season-Long . . . . . . . $87*

Nonresident Predator/Varmint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37*

Nonresident Furbearer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250

* Includes $2 agent fee** Includes $4 agent feeThese surcharges are mandated by state law . Money derived from the charge is dedicated to hunting access and wildlife damage management programs .

Hand County Public Hunting LandsHand

Sanborn

Beadle

Jerauld

Jerauld

WessingtonSprings

Woonsocket

Huron

Wolsey

Alpena

Wessington

Virgil

Cavour

Yale

Lane

7

377

AVE

396

AVE

408

AVE

389

AVE

411

AVE

403

AVE

387

AVE

15 ST NW

378

AVE

375

AVE

CU

STE

R A

VE

380

AVE

401

AVE

SHE

RM

AN

AV

E

402

AVE

386

AVE

388

AVE

US HWY 14

SD HWY 34

385

AVE

207 ST

208 ST

407

AVE

375

AVE

385

AVE

377

AVE

400

AVE

378

AVE

401

AVE

SD HWY 34 229 ST

57 ST

225 ST

206 ST

211 ST

382

AVE

201 ST

412

AVE

209 ST

383

AVE

403

AVE

216 ST

399

AVE

203 ST

390

AVE

223 ST

225 ST

220 ST

398

AVE

213 ST

397

AVE

402

AVE

407

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218 ST

386

AVE

222 ST

233 ST

230 ST

390

AVE

395

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232 ST

391

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387

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224 ST

215 ST

210 ST

392

AVE

223 ST

409

AVE

235 ST

404

AVE

US HWY 14

376

AVE

226 ST

379

AVE

207 ST

221 ST

389

AVE

231 ST 396

AVE

234 ST

237 ST

410

AVE

408

AVE

217 ST

205 ST

406

AVE

413

AVE

204 ST

384

AVE

411

AVE

228 ST

383

AVE

227 ST

374

AVE

236 ST

393

AVE

394

AVE

212 ST

219 ST

209 ST

202 ST

214 ST

US

HW

Y 2

81

405 AVE

SD H

WY

37

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SD Parks




National Grasslands


Corps of Engineers




USFWS Refuges

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Fluorescent OrangeBig game licensees hunting with a firearm in SD must wear at least one exterior garment of fluorescent orange while hunting. Garments include hat, shirt, vest, jacket, coat or sweater. Turkey hunters do not need to wear fluorescent orange.

FirearmsIt is illegal to use an auto-loading or self-loading firearm capable of holding more than six cartridges to hunt big game; or capable of being operated as a full automatic to hunt big game or small game. Only soft point or expanding bullets are permitted.

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4th St.

5th St.

6th St.

7th St.

8th St.

9th St.

FFour-way Stop Hwy 14

Bro

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Triple “P” is located on the

north end of Miller,

1/2 block west on 9th Street.Turn north

in alley.

Watch for signs

605-204-0380

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Miller, SD 893-0101

-Breakfast served Friday - Sunday 7-11 a.m.

-Barbecued Ribs, Saturdays 5-8 p.m.-Broasted Chicken

-Lunches packed for the field

-Seating for dine-in-Will cater for all occasions

HOURS: Closed Mondays; Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.,

Wednesday - Thursday11 a.m. - 8 p.m.Friday - Sunday7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

‘You can taste the difference’ at Bob’s Drive-InIf you’re looking for good, down-home

cooking, stop at Bob’s Drive-In. Owner Tara Koeck says everything on

the menu is homemade…fresh, not pack-aged. “If you order gravy, you get home-made gravy,” she said.

Hunters are invited to stop by for break-fast, and especially taste her homemade doughnuts. She will also prepare lunches to take to the field. Come in for supper after the hunt, and unwind after a day outdoors.

Broasted chicken is always a favorite, and with the warmer, there is no waiting for it to bake.

Although the name is “Bob’s Drive-In,” inside seating is available.

In addition to meals, you will find ice cream products and old-fashioned malts.

Once you’ve stopped for breakfast, lunch or supper, you’ll know why the slogan is, “You can taste the difference.”

The drive-in is closed Mondays. Hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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3rd St.

4th St.

5th St.

6th St.

7th St.

8th St.

9th St.

FFour-way Stop Hwy 14

Bro

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ve.

H

wy

45

Triple “P” is located on the

north end of Miller,

1/2 block west on 9th Street.Turn north

in alley.

Watch for signs

605-204-0380

Fine foot comfort while in the fieldWhen you take to the field for search

of the wily pheasant, the last thing you want to worry about is uncom-

fortable footwear.Polly Shoe Store, located at 118 N. Broad-

way, has a full line of boots, shoes and lei-sure footwear, including moccasins and slip-pers.

Polly Shoe Store has been part of the Mill-er business scene for many years, and The-resa and Les Eschenbaum have been the owners for nearly 33 years.

“The Red Wing hunting/work boot is al-ways popular,” Theresa says. Wolverine hikers are also available for both men and women. The boots come with the Wolver-ine iCS wave disk, which has four settings to choose from, allowing you to customize your comfort.

The disk, located on the heel of the boot, allows you to adjust the firmness, choose the amount of cushioning, and add inner and outer support. The outer support pro-vides extra stability for high arch, and re-

duces outward tilt. The inner support allows extra support for low arch or for reducing inward tilt. “It’s a new concept, and you can move the disk to provide just what you need,” Theresa explained.

Another top seller is the Jox Sox line, with the product guaranteed for life. On a cold fall morning, these socks provide warmth and comfort.

“We also have all types of leather-care products, including waterproofing and weatherproofing products,” Theresa says.

In addition to all types of boots and shoes, the Eschenbaums carry a large selec-tion of luggage, health back bags, and purs-es.

“If you’re looking for bargains, we have half-price shoes in the back room,” There-sa said. Same high quality, but with a lower price sticker.

The store is open 9 to 5:30 weekdays, and 9 to 5 on Saturday. Stop by and check out the large selection of shoes, boots and oth-er products.

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Stop by G3 for friendly service

The convenience store located at 704 N. Broadway in Miller has gone by several names--

Li’l Feller, Boom-ers, the Gas Stop. Now it is G3, and while the name has changed, fast, efficient service remains the same.

Manager Star Hunter says the store serves breakfast items, as well as lunches, and booths are available for custom-er comfort. “During the lunch hour, we have hot dogs, burgers, and soup on a daily basis.”

At the Shell pump, purchase die-sel, gas or premium. Then come in-

side for a quick bite, or snack items, or a large selection of pop, water, beer and juices. Ice is also available.

“Although we don’t sell li-censes, we have gloves, sunglass-es and other things a hunter might need.”

If you’re look-ing for some-thing to do dur-

ing “down time,” G3 has movie rentals, and there is a video lottery area in the store if you’re so inclined.

“Our employees are friendly--you’ll find South Dakota hospitali-ty,” Star says. “We’re always glad to welcome visitors.”

S&JCampground & RV Park

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Reasonable Ratesby the day,week or month

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Convenient campground facilitiesS & J Campground in St. Lawrence offers

all the amenities you’re looking for, if you’re planning to camp during the hunt.

The campgound, located next door to Willie’s Steakhouse, has 10 campsites, with water, sewer, electricity and garbage dispos-al.

Whether you have a large motor home or a two-person tent, you’ll enjoy the qui-et campground with plenty of parking space.

Hunting dogs are welcome, and rates are reasonable.

Shirley Peck has owned the campground for three years. She rents campsites on a dai-ly, weekly or monthly basis.

Camp next door to an eating establish-ment, walk across the street to the post of-fice, or down the block to a gun shop.

For more information, or to make a reser-vation, call (605) 853-2622 or 204-0642.

Great hunting offered in a natural habitat setting Randy Adamowicz of Wisconsin owns

land near St. Lawrence, right smack in the middle of pheasant county.

He’s making his dream come true on his 80 acres—with Pheasant Fun with Randy.

Adamowicz says the property provides prime pheasant hunting, because the land has never been plowed...it is virgin habitat, and plenty of pheasants love to call the area home.

Adamowicz’s land includes two shelter-belts, and Little Turtle Creek runs through the property, which is all pastureland.

With a passion for pheasant hunting that spans four generations, Pheasant Fun with Randy was established in 2006. Ex-tensive re-search in the ring-necked pheasant, their mat-ing patterns and habitat, led to the South Dakota farm in Miller. “Our land supports our love for pheasant hunting in its natural form. We do not plant birds,” he states.

He adds, “Catering to small groups pro-vides our undivided attention to hunters when we guide, or the flexibility of hunting the fields with your own dog and friends, a facet of hunting which all hunters have grown to love. When you pull up to our property, you will not see yellow school bus-es that have dropped off large num-bers of hunt-ers. Our fam-ily-owned farm offers you pheas-ant hunting in its purest form. With the availabil-ity of our five-passen-ger UTV, no hunter needs to worry that they cannot keep up the pace of oth-er hunters in the group. Each hunt-er can be ac-commodat-ed to his own physical abil-

ity level.”Adamowicz has fresh water and snacks

always available during the day to energize hunters for the next leg of their hunt.

He even has hunting dogs available, in case the hunters need them. He likes to ca-ter to groups of two to five hunters.

Adamowicz notes, “What I want to repli-cate is hunting in a family atmosphere rather than large groups. I hunted with my grand-father and my father, that’s what I grew up with, and I believe a lot of hunters would like that same experience.”

Adamowicz says pheasant hunting, for him, is not a hobby---it is a passion. With

his land now available, he wants to share that passion with others who want a good place to

hunt, to relax, and to enjoy the experience.“I consider this a small business just

during pheasant season,” he explains. “Al-though this is not a large acreage, hunters need to realize you can’t correlate the num-ber of pheasants to the number of acres...you have to take into account the type of acreage. The habitat on this farm holds pheasants.”

The land is located northeast of St. Law-rence, with airport and lodging facilities near-

by in Mill-er, as well as camping sites in St. Lawrence.

“I know the great joy I had grow-ing up, hunt-ing with close family and friends. That is what I want to of-fer here,” he says.

He can be reached by calling 262-914-0901 or by e-mailing him at [email protected]. His Website is www.pheas-antfun.net.

“I know the great joy I had growing up, hunting with close family and friends.

That is what I want to offer here.”~ Randy Adamowicz


“O ur employees are friendly−you’ll find

South Dakota hospitality,” Star says. “We’re always glad to welcome visitors.”

~Star Hunter

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Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm

Sat 10 am-8 pmSun 5-8 pm

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Monday-Saturday 11 am-1 pm

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Redneck Paradise offers something for everyoneRedneck Paradise opens

early, and stays open late. You’ll find good

food, good company and good service.

Bobbi, Jerry and Jacki Fanning, former owners of Five Star Liquor, have moved north just a tad, and have renovated the former NAPA store into a com-bined café-bar-liquor store called Redneck Par-adise. Their grand open-ing was held July 29.

Start early with breakfast favorites you can enjoy in-side the cafe or via the pick-up window. The eating sec-tion is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Sat-urday.

Whatever your taste, you can probably find it avail-

able, from espresso and soft-serve ice cream, to smooth-ies to a favorite, Taco Depot.

Freshly prepared pizza is another customer favorite, and the ovens can bake sev-eral at a time. In addition to steak and chicken, prime rib is featured on the Friday and Saturday evening menus.

The center area of the “Paradise” is the “He Ain’t Here Tavern.” The name is a holdover from Five Star, but the new bar features cedar walls trimmed with pine, a knotty pine ceiling, and saw-dust on the floor.

Finally, the eastern sec-

tion is a fully-stocked liquor store with drive-through window. The liquor store has a walk-in cooler, and the Fannings stock 180 wines, a large line of beers and a wide selection of liquors.

Especially for the hunting sector, shells and licenses are available at Redneck Par-

adise. And on open-ing week-end, the Fannings will also be open on Sunday.

The Fannings

are ready to welcome hunt-ers to Miller. Jerry says, “From breakfast on, we’re looking forward to adding a touch of hospitality for our visitors. Remember our mot-to…Redneck Paradise—there ain’t no place like this place any place.”


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We sell shells

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“F rom breakfast on, we’re looking forward to adding a touch of hospitality for our

visitors. Remember our motto…Redneck Par-adise—there ain’t no place like this place any place.”

~ Jerry Fanning

In the field refresher If it’s been awhile since

you’ve hunted, it’s easy to forget some details that can be important. These quick tips might be the dif-ference between having a good ring-necked pheas-ant hunt or spending a few days recovering from a frustrating experience.

Keep in shape: It’s im-portant to keep in mind that hunting can be ex-hausting. It’s not easy walking through some of that deep brush in heavy clothes, carrying several pounds of metal and gear.

For that reason, it’s a good idea to get in shape before the season starts.

Eye the sun: If possible and if nature and the wind cooperate, try to keep the sun at your back. This has three important benefits:

• You can see the birds better when they fly.

• It’s harder for the pheas-ants to see you coming.

• It’s much easier to see the color of the ring-necked pheasant, allowing you to

quickly pick out the roosters before they fly out of range.

Choose the weather: The ideal day for hunting pheas-ant in South Dakota is a cool but slightly humid day with light wind. That light wind moves the bird scent to the dog and the moisture in the air helps hold the scent in the brush, weeds or other vegetation. Hot weather has an effect on both the hunter and the dog and may cause you to choose not to wear some of the heavy cloth-ing required to protect you from the brush. Dry weath-er increases the dust in the air and on vegetation. This can clog a dog’s nose. The heat itself is also very hard on a working dog, since they have trouble cooling down.

Work into the wind: Upland game birds in gen-eral and pheasants in par-ticular have excellent eye-sight and hearing, which are their primarily defenses to protect themselves from threats. Smell is not so im-portant to them; ringneck

pheasants have a poorly de-veloped sense of smell, but it is important to your dog. Keep these things in mind when you’re approaching your hunt. Plan your pheas-ant hunt so you’re walk-ing into the wind. This will bring the scent of the birds toward your dog, greatly in-creasing his or her ability to find the pheasants quick-ly. Perhaps even more im-portantly, if you’re walking into the wind the birds will tend to flush into the wind. This will slow their flight and give you more time to get your shot off before the pheasant gets out of range.

Learn from your prey: If you don’t know where the birds are feeding or want to double-check on that, cut open the crop of a downed pheasant. This will give you more insight into their cur-rent patterns by letting you see what foods they’re eat-ing in different seasons and weather.

Be a good scout: It’s a very good idea to travel with

extra clothing. Especially ex-tra boots, socks and pants. A sure way to ruin a day of hunting is to accidentally step in a large puddle, fill-ing your boots with water and then walking with wet, heavy feet the rest of the day. It’s also a good idea to bring clothing to accommo-date a change in tempera-ture. A first-aid kit is a pretty good idea as well, especially for your dog.

Pick a good location: South Dakota pheasants are found in a variety of places, all having one thing in com-mon; good cover. Here are some areas with thick, tall weeds: retired crop fields, shelterbelts, abandoned farmsteads, drainage ditch-es, railroad rights-of-way, fence lines, weedy areas near streams, cattail marsh-es.

Reasoning for the sea-son: One thing to keep in mind when you’re heading out to hunt is the time of year. The time of the season in which you’re hunting af-fects how you hunt.

Early Season: The pheasant outlook for South Dakota early in the season is highly positive. This is the time during which vet-eran hunters talk about tak-ing the “dumb birds” or the young birds. The vast major-ity of roosters are taken dur-ing the first couple weeks of the season, leaving those that are more and more sav-vy. In the very early season, the short grassy areas near crops (loafing areas) are a good bet. But those areas are easily hunted and there-fore heavily hunted. So lat-er in the season it’s much more likely those areas will be filled with hens and no roosters.

Late Season: Late-season pheasant hunting in South Dakota is when the hunt be-comes a bit more challeng-ing, which for many vet-eran hunters is where the enjoyment comes in. The outlook is still very positive, but by late season your av-erage ring-necked pheasant has gotten pretty smart. One thing you can do to increase

your odds of bagging the in-creasingly savvy roosters is to hunt the harder-to-reach areas that others may have overlooked, avoided, or just been too lazy to try. Here are some pointers to help you find those wily birds:

Harvest Help: Work the grassy ditches, fence lines, sloughs and other thick cov-er near newly harvested farm fields. You may even be able to watch as a field is be-ing harvested to see where the birds are going.

Consider the Gizzard: Pheasants need gravel in their gizzards to grind food for them, so check deep brush and cattail marshes near gravel roads.

Keep it down (your voice that is): Ring necked pheas-ants use their keen hearing to protect themselves. You may need to sneak up on the hunt savvy roosters.

Think Thick: Birds that have survived into late sea-son tend to favor heavier and heavier cover.

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Don’sPizza

212 No. BroadwayMiller, SD

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Sat 10 am-8 pmSun 5-8 pm

605-853-2412

Monday-Saturday 11 am-1 pm

Under New Ownership

Top treatment for man’s best friend

Many hunters consider their trusty hunting dog a true and necessary companion when

stalking the pheasants. Dr. Eric Knock and Dr. Dean Cline of Miller Veterinary Clinic are geared up for hunting season and taking care of any needs that might arise.

Dr. Knock says several hunters stop by before hunting to get the dogs their yearly vaccines. And the clinic always has someone on call in case of an emer-gency.

“We get a lot of calls when a dog is in-jured, perhaps they tangled with barbed wire or have other medical needs,” Dr. Knock said.

In addition to providing vaccina-tions and responding to medical/surgi-

cal needs, Miller Vet Clinic has a full line of first-aid products, skunk-off spray, de-wormers and related items. They also car-ry Science Diet dog food.

“We do receive a lot of calls after hours,” added Dr. Cline. “The easiest way to reach us after hours is to call the of-fice number, 853-0008, and it will be re-routed. Regular hours are 8 to 5:30 Mon-day through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Turn at the Dairy Queen/ALCO road to reach the clinic.

“A lot of hunters stop by during pheas-ant season,” Dr. Knock said. “We know how important the hunting dogs are, and we’re here to help with any needs. Next to calving season, hunting season is our bus-iest time of year.”

Wessington’s newest hunting lodge ~ Need a place to stay?

The “BarU” Lodge features five newly remodeled rooms (10 beds)

four baths ~ kitchen facilitiescentral air ~ large television ~ cable tv ~

woodburning heating unit ~ meeting room outdoor fire pit ~ accommodations for up

to 10 hunters at one time Having a hard time finding birds to shoot? We have wild bird hunting available where

you will get your limit.

Available all year for meetings, reunions & other gatherings

Located one mile south and three west of Wessington, South Dakota

Owner: Larry Swainwww.PheasantHuntingLLC.com

(605) [email protected]

New hunting lodge near Wessington has comforts of home

A new lodging endeavor near Wessington--Pheas-ant Hunting LLC-- is now

open this pheasant season, and will be available throughout the year for meetings, reunions and other gatherings.

Owner Larry Swain is a Wess-ington grad who now lives in Brookings. The house he ac-quired is located one mile south and three west of Wessington. Everything is new from top to bottom, and features five bed-rooms (10 beds), four baths and kitchen facilities. Swain says amenities include central air, large TV and cable TV, a meet-ing room and a wood-burning heating unit.

Outside, there are two two-car garages, an area for kennels and a place for cleaning pheasants.

There is also a large fire pit in front of the house. Al-though the lodge is locat-ed on one acre of ground, ex-cellent hunt-ing areas sur-round the location.

“When I acquired the property, I knew it didn’t have much re-sale value,” Swain said. “But this is

pheasant country, and hunt-ers look for lodging.” So he em-barked on the massive renova-tion project, which took three years to complete.

Swain says the lodge will be open for lodging throughout the year, not just during hunting sea-son. “Actually, you could stable horses, too, if someone wanted to do some riding,” he notes.

“My goal was to provide a comfortable, relaxing place to stay, be it for hunters or folks planning a reunion.”

And he adds that the land sur-rounding the lodge is perfect for hunting.

For more information, Swain can be contacted at 605-695-5336, or go to his website at www.pheasanthuntingllc.com. His e-mail is [email protected].


Dying to hunt or hunting to die: Your best friend and heat stressIf yours is like the vast ma-

jority of hunting dogs, it’s a family dog always, a hunting dog seldom. Think about what your dog has been doing since last season ended. Your answer probably includes a lot of laying around in the comfort of an air conditioned house, not exactly the hard-core training regimen a dog needs as it prepares to be running for miles through thick weeds and brush. Just think what it would be like if you spent all your time curled up in front of a TV and then woke up one morning and decided to run a 10K marathon. I’d at least hope your doctor follows along in a nice air-conditioned car.

While Labs, Retrievers, Point-ers, Spaniels and such are born and bred to hunt, that drive can cause major problems, even death.

Harsh? Maybe. Reality? Defi-nitely.

A case in point: in Octo-ber 2003, unseasonably warm weather greeted dogs and hunt-ers to South Dakota’s pheas-ant opener. Down in the weeds

where the dogs work, tempera-tures shot into the 90s with little or no breeze. To make matters worse (at least for the dogs) was the fact that the bird popula-tion was quite high. The combi-nation of high energy and high temperatures killed uncount-ed numbers of dogs. There’s no way to know exactly how many dogs died during the opener, but some believe that number could have been in the hundreds.

When you’re out there work-ing your way through brush and it’s 90, 70, or even 50 degrees out, you get hot. You sweat. You take off your coat or unbut-ton your shirt. You can do that. Your dog can’t. He can’t even sweat. His most effective way to dump heat is to pant. Imag-ine how much that would cool you down.

No matter how many birds are flying, never forget that you as a dog owner are the brains of the team. Your dog is wired to work. That’s what he’s trained to do, especially if it makes you happy. If there are birds to find, your dog will likely go af-

ter them with no regard to its health. It’s up to you to make sure your dog stays safe.

Tips to keep your dog from over-heating:

How hot is it? 90 degrees? Stay home. If your dog’s go-ing stir-crazy, go out and prac-tice fetching for 5 or 10 minutes in the field nearby. Then take a break, give him a big bowl of water, and go home.

Be smart about heat stress; during the heat of the day work for 20-30 minutes or even less, then rest for 20-30 minutes.

Wet down your dog before and right after the hunt. Have an ice chest? Put a bag of ice in it and bring it along, just in case. Toss some cold bottled wa-ter in there for yourself as well.

Bring plenty of water in the field and stop for water breaks

Take advantage of ponds, streams or stock dams for a quick cool down

Remember, when heat stress hits, it can hit fast. Take a water break long before your dog hits its breaking point.

Miller Veterinary CliniCeriC a. KnoCK, DVM

FreD W. HubbarD, DVMPhone & Fax: (605) 853-0008

East of Dairy Queen • Miller, SD 57362

• Vaccinations and all surgical needs • First aid products for your dog • Skunk-off spray • Dewormers • Science Diet dog food • Always on call for emergencies

Ready for all your dog related needs

Rexall Drug…for health supplies, and much moreRexall Drug has been a mainstay of

the Miller community for many years. Although it is housed in a

100-year-old building, renovations make the store welcoming and up-to-date, while maintaining an old-fashioned soda fountain area.

Pharmacists Travis Anderberg and Trent Merkwan are quick to point out that not only does the store have a full range of health-care needs for humans, Rexall also carries health needs for the dogs that accompany the hunters. “Ev-ery year we also have visiting hunters that come in because they forgot or have run out of a prescription. We can transfer prescriptions if needed.”

The store carries a variety of South Dakota memorabilia, including post-cards, keychains and coffee mugs. “Jew-elry, especially Black Hills Gold, is al-

ways a popular gift item for out-of-state hunters, and we have a good selection,” Travis said.

Visitors are also impressed by the soda fountain, seldom seen in larg-er cities. “They like our ‘world-famous’ malts,” Travis notes. “There is also a lunch selection available.”

He added, “Many visitors also like to take advantage of our photo service. They may also print out their own digital photos on our new kiosk machine.

“A lot of visitors like the down-home feeling of the store, and we’re also here to help with any health problems,” Tra-vis said.

Store hours are 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday, and 8:30 to 3 on Satur-day. Call 853-3647. The toll-free number is 1-800-201-3647. Check out the full ser-vice store at millerrexall.com.

Wall Lake Hunting Club’s specialty is great food & funFor many years, Wall Lake Hunting Club

has sponsored a special hunter’s ban-quet and auction…and the tradition

continues.Mark Monday, Oct. 17 for an evening of

fun and good food at the Miller American Legion. The night begins with a social hour at 6 p.m., with the dinner at 7:30, featuring roast beef, chicken and all the trimmings.

An auction will follow, with all sorts of items on the block.

Planner Fred Hubbard says most auction items have been donated. You’ll find beauti-ful framed art prints, hats, guns and knives, other artistic creations…a little bit of every-thing.

Out-of-state hunters who have again made generous auction donations include the Arendt family, Gary Kock, Jack Dennis and Kirby Crowe. The Lehnherr family has donated 11 items, including four prints with handcrafted frames, knives, and five guns, which will be used for door prizes and raf-fle. Dad Gerald Lehnherr, Rochester, Minn., annually also donates a gun given at the HuntSAFE program for kids. A special print,

“Field of Dreams” by Jim Hansel, is donat-ed by the estate of Gerald’s son, the late Jo-seph Lehnherr.

The hunter’s supper/auction is a primary moneymaker for the club to fund activities during the year. During 2011, the hunting club purchased $7,000 of ear corn for wild-life feed during the winter. They also spon-sored the kids’ fishing contest at Lake Lou-ise in May, where they provided rod and reel combination prizes, donated by Cabela’s in Mitchell. Hubbard says 52 youngsters partic-ipated, and each received a sack with fish tackle. The club also provided hot dogs, pop and potato chips.

Wall Lake Hunting Club provided clay pi-geons and shells for the annual youth Hunt-SAFE course, and provided clay pigeons, shells and food for the HuntSAFE partici-pants who participated in the pheasant hunt held on Kenny Werdel’s land.

Hubbard says the club is always looking for new members…and they are looking for-ward to hosting the annual supper October 17.

Miller Rexall DrugCard and Gift Center - “Prescriptions our Speciality”

209 North Broadway - Miller, SD

605-853-3647 - Toll Free 1-800-201-3647

Hunters, we’re so glad you’re here!

South Dakota gifts for friends & family back home: W Black Hills Gold Jewelry W Postcards Greeting Cards W

W Knives W Pens WShot GlassesWBottle OpenersW

Check out our “old-fashioned” soda fountain ~“World-famous” malts W Serving lunch daily

We carry a wide varietyof health care products!

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Get your film developed so you can take your pictures home!W We have photo service W

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New hunting lodge near Wessington has comforts of home

D & K Outpost is a great place to stop in Highmore

D & K Outpost, on the east edge of Highmore along Highway 14, of-fers gasoline and the regular con-

venience store items, as well as tempting food at their restaurant.

Karen Swenson has owned D & K for 12 years. “The store has been here a long time,” she notes. “We continue to have a steady business.”

The convenience store has a small se-lection of hunting ammunition, as well as novelty souvenir items, snacks, beer, pop and ice.

The cafe-steakhouse offers great din-ing.

Karen says the restaurant opens at 6:30 a.m. seven days a week, and breakfast is

served from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. “We have a noon buffet every day but

Saturday from 11:30 to 1:30, as well as menu items,” Karen says. “It’s good home cooking.”

For a good place to eat a satisfying, fill-ing evening meal, look no further. “We have nightly specials and a salad bar. But I’d say prime rib and steak are the favor-ites on the menu.”

In addition, a bar-lounge is open in the evening.

“We always look forward to the hunt-ers,” Karen says. “They’re good custom-ers, and we like to serve them well, and hope to see them the next year.”


Highway 14 • Highmore, SD (605) 852-2889

Hunters Welcome Here!

Our convenience store’s got what you need!

• Gasoline • Diesel • Ammunition • Novelty Souvenir Items• Snacks • Beer • Pop • Ice

• Video Lottery • Pool Table & DartsOur restaurant serves up delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners!

• Breakfast served 6:30-11:30 every morning • Noon buffet Sunday-Friday 11:30-1:30 • Nightly specials with salad bar • Full menu available all day Bar-Lounge open evenings!

D&K Outpost

Weatherby over & under - 12 ga. shotgun with case

Browning Citori over & under - 12 ga. shotgun with case

Benilli Super Eagle semi-auto - 3 ½”, 12 ga., 26: barrel, with case

Two guns to be given away as door prizes

Wall Lake Hunting Club

(Must be present to win)

(Must be present to win)

(Need not be present to win)

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• Close to nearby restaurants and cafés • Eighteen rooms and four separate cabins • Cable TV, phones and wireless internet • Microwave and refrigerator • Coffee in the office after 7 a.m. • Pheasant cleaning station available along with a freezer for the hunters’ use • Pets always welcome! • We accept MasterCard and Visa

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201 West 14th StreetMiller, South Dakota

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A good night’s rest after the hunt

Gee, it’s good to be back home again. That is the sentiment that comes

through loud and clear from Mike and Mierra Fawcett, who in November 2009 “re-claimed” their motel—the Dew Drop Inn—and moved back to Miller to be the opera-tors.

Mike Fawcett says they’ve owned the mo-tel since 1992, but over the years they once sold it on contract for deed—which didn’t work out—and then hired others to manage the motel, which also didn’t work out. They lived in Rapid City for a period of time.

Says Mike, “We appreciate being here, and we definitely felt welcomed back to the community.”

Mierra says she loves the slower pace and the genuine friendliness of the Miller com-munity.

Mike, originally from Ree Heights, and Mierra worked steadily on repairing, updat-ing, painting and renovating the rooms. It was a lot of work, but they are happy with the results.

Dew Drop Inn has 22 rooms, which in-cludes 11 double-bed rooms, with new queen-size beds; seven singles; and four cot-tages. The love to welcome customers, and they have a strong occupancy rate.

“We love our customers, and many morn-ings we have coffee with our guests,” Mier-ra said. “We have guests join us for supper, and often they stop by to share music. It’s a friendly atmosphere.”

The office provides a step back in time, with cozy chairs, a piano and an old cash register. The atmosphere is—simply put—friendly.

Dew Drop Inn accepts major credit cards, as well as furry friends. Someone is always around 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for check-in.

Mierra said, “We really appreciate the ca-sual atmosphere and the friendliness of peo-ple in the area, and we want to share that with our customers.”

Stop by, and feel free to bring your dog.


The 2011 regular pheas-ant hunting season is near-ly upon us once again. With that in mind I thought it would be time to discuss the Hand County pheasant brood routes.

The pheasant brood routes are conducted during the same time frame every year and that is between July 25 and August 15. Each route is 30 miles long and the sur-vey begins at sunrise. Cer-tain conditions must be met in order for the brood route to be considered a primary run. There must be no wind, sunshine and heavy dew on the grass. Hand County has three pheasant brood routes; there is a north brood route, a middle brood route and a south brood route.

With only 20 days to run the routes, sometimes get-ting the perfect conditions can be tough. But this year I got perfect conditions both times I ran the route and

both times I ended up with relatively the same num-ber of broods. I typically run the middle brood route and other GFP employees run the other two routes. This year the middle brood route showed a decrease of 37 broods in 2011 from 2010. The middle Hand County brood route decreased from 49 broods to 12 broods this year.

There were also relative-ly few adult pheasants found during the brood route. There were heavy rains and flooding in certain areas of the county during the peak of the pheasant-nesting sea-son, which had a negative effect on the pheasant pop-ulation along with the loss of CRP in the area over the last few years. Hunters will no doubt have to work hard-er this year to get their birds but they can still have a quality hunt without limiting out every day.

There are several laws and regulations for pheasant season that hunters need to be aware of.

First of all, make sure you buy your license pri-or to hunting. You can buy a license online at the SD Game, Fish and Parks web-site or visit one of our li-cense agents in Miller or Highmore.

The non-resident small game license costs $110 and is valid for two 5-day peri-ods. When you buy your li-cense you need to pick your start dates. If you plan on hunting opening weekend you can mark Oct 15 as your first start date and then most hunters pick the last five days of the season for their second start date. Howev-er, prior to the beginning of the start dates hunters may change their start dates. For example, if you pick Dec. 25 for your second start date you may change it anytime prior to Dec. 25.

The non-resident small game license is not val-id for waterfowl. Non-resi-dents may hunt small game and predators and varmints with the small game license. If you want to change your start dates you need to go to the place where you bought it or do it yourself online at the GFP website.

If someone asks to see your hunting license you have to show them accord-ing to the law. It doesn’t matter whether the person is a law enforcement officer or not; you still need to show them if they ask.

Wearing hunter orange

for small game hunting is not re-quired by law. However, with the number of hunters in the field during the pheasant sea-son, especially the opener, it is still a good idea to wear orange for safety reasons. If you are unsure of a shot, don’t shoot. There will always be an-other pheasant. Safety should be the number one priority of every hunter in the field.

Trespassing is the most common violation dur-ing the pheasant season. If you are going to hunt pri-vate land make sure you get written permission from the landowner and make sure you know where their prop-erty is located. If you are convicted of knowingly tres-passing your hunting priv-ileges will be revoked for a period of one year.

If you are going to road hunt you need to pull your vehicle over to the furthest right hand side of the road, turn your vehicle off and close the doors on the vehi-cle. If you shoot a pheas-ant and it falls onto private property while road hunt-ing the hunter may retrieve the bird as long as he puts his gun down before cross-ing the fence and he must be on foot. Remember, when hunting road right-of-ways there is a 660 foot safety zone around occupied dwell-ings (houses), livestock, schools, and churches. The Dept. of Game, Fish and Parks gives out white Safe-ty Zone signs to landowners who request them.

The pheasant season shooting hours are 12 noon from Oct. 15 thru Oct. 21 and 10 am thereafter until sunset. This law is probably the second most common vi-olation during the pheasant season, shooting hours end at sunset not ½ hour after like big game seasons. There is a sunrise/sunset table in the back of the 2011 South Dakota Hunting Handbook that is easy to follow.

The daily limit of pheas-ants is three roosters with a possession limit of 15 after the fifth day of the season.

If you plan on hunting public land remember that you need to use non-tox-ic shot. However, you may use lead shot on state school lands, Walk-In-Areas and road right-of-ways.

Remember to be cour-

teous to other hunters and landowners. Don’t clean your game in the road ditch as it is considered littering and it looks awful for the people who live here.

If you plan on transport-ing your pheasants you need to have a fully feath-ered head attached, or a ful-ly feathered wing or one leg attached. However, if you shoot a rooster with-out a visible spur you need to have a head or wing at-tached. Hunters may only transport their own lawfully possessed game birds. If you have your birds frozen they must be packaged no more than two per package in or-der to facilitate identification and count of species.

With that said, this would be a great year for people to pick up waterfowl hunting. There are a lot of waterfowl in the area and it should be a great year for waterfowl hunting. Non-residents who wish to hunt waterfowl in SD need to apply by July 5 of that year in order to have a chance to draw a license. If you didn’t put by July 5 this year and already drew a li-cense it is too late to apply for this year. Non-resident waterfowl licenses are limit-ed to 4000 licenses statewide and they are all taken during the first drawing.

In order to assist water-fowl hunters the SD GFP has added a thunderstorm map to their website to show where waterfowl numbers are the highest in the state. Also, I have had several wa-terfowl access trails mowed to the waters edge on area GPA’s to assist hunters with water access.

If you have questions or comments feel free to con-tact my office at 853-3644. Remember, this is a very busy time of year so it may take a few days to return your calls. If you would like to report a wildlife violation you can call the Tips Hotline 1-888-OVERBAG (1-888-683-7224) or you can contact the sheriff’s office.

Conservation CornerCory Flor, Hand-Hyde County Conservation Officer, 853-3644

Ranch Cafe

Welcome to the Ranch Cafe

Home Cooked MealsHomemade PieSpecials Served Monday - Friday

Carry outs (hot or cold) availableTry our House Specialty

Roast Beef with Trimmings

Nancy Ames, Owner 605-853-3441Hours: Mon-Sat 6 am-8 pm • Closed Sundays

Keep your feet dry while huntingKeeping your feet com-

fortable, dry and warm will make you a better hunter.

Really; I’m not joking. If your feet get wet they

get mighty uncomfortable. That can take away your hunting focus and make you want to pack it up and get back to the lodge. Even if you stay, you’re less likely to be as alert and on the ball.

Did you know that leather boots that are untreated can soak up to a pound of wa-ter each? Just think of how heavy two extra pounds of water might feel after walk-ing a few miles over rough terrain. Now factor in the extra abrasion on your feet from wet socks and leather and you might not be hunt-ing for a few days.

Worse yet, if you’re hunt-ing in really cold conditions and your feet get wet, you could lose a few toes from frostbite.

A Good Pair of Leather Hunting Boots

When picking out hunt-ing boots look for some extra features like Gore-Tex lining

or membranes used for wa-terproofing and breathabili-ty. Some heavy duty hunting boots come with waterproof breathable boot liners that have a moisture wicking lin-ing to keep feet dry.

Don’t be afraid to try on several pair of boots. Try them on both feet; stand in them and walk around a bit. Lets face it; you’ll be wear-ing those boots for at least 10 hours a day.

So how does a hunter keep those feet warm and dry?

Warmth is important. Mountaineering socks come in all fabrics so the rule of thumb when choosing hunt-ing socks is comfort and warmth.

Many hunters choose wool socks because they wick moisture better than other natural or synthet-ic fibers. Moisture wick-ing socks have the ability to draw sweat away from your feet and turning it into vapor which is let out through a breathable hunting boot.

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R & B Food CenterOpen Mon. - Sat. 8 am - 6 pmSundays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

(605) 458-2258 Downtown Wessington, SD

R & B Food CenterWelcomes Hunters!Wessington’s Food

Center has long historyThe R & B Food Center on Wess-

ington’s Main Street offers a variety of food and related

products, located in a quaint, histori-cal locale.

Some of the “old timers” might remember when the grocery, in the same location, was called “The Gold-en Rule.” And at one time, there was also a grocery store across the street.

Present owner Vernetta LeGrand bought the store in 1987 from her parents Roy and Betty Clarke (R & B), who had purchased the store in 1982 from Hand and Ev Kunz. It’s a neigh-borhood grocery, and Vernetta is on a first-name basis with most of her

customers.“Of course I worked at the store

before I bought it,” Vernetta says. She hasn’t undertaken any major reno-vation...step into the store, and you step back to other days. But she car-ries a full line of fresh meats, milk, bread, canned goods and other sta-ples.

In addition to the food products, hunters can also stock up on ice and beer.

The store is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 9:30 to 12:30 on Sundays. Stop by for your grocery needs, and savor the small-town atmosphere.

Hi-Lite Steakhouse & Lounge605-853-9296 109 N. Broadway • Miller, SD

Great food! Friendly service!

Serving Lunch Monday - Saturday • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Daily Specials • Soup & Sandwich SpecialsServing Supper Monday - Saturday • 5 - 11 • Oct. 16, 23, 30 • 6 - 11

Featuring: u Homemade Daily Specials u Steaks u Chicken u Walleye and Shrimp u Salad Bar with supper u Mixed drinks, wines, beer

Why settle for the same old steaks

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Come try our New York Strips

Filet Mignon

A good night’s rest after the huntDew Drop Inn has 22 rooms, which in-

cludes 11 double-bed rooms, with new queen-size beds; seven singles; and four cot-tages. The love to welcome customers, and they have a strong occupancy rate.

“We love our customers, and many morn-ings we have coffee with our guests,” Mier-ra said. “We have guests join us for supper, and often they stop by to share music. It’s a friendly atmosphere.”

The office provides a step back in time, with cozy chairs, a piano and an old cash register. The atmosphere is—simply put—friendly.

Dew Drop Inn accepts major credit cards, as well as furry friends. Someone is always around 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for check-in.

Mierra said, “We really appreciate the ca-sual atmosphere and the friendliness of peo-ple in the area, and we want to share that with our customers.”

Stop by, and feel free to bring your dog.

Lunch and dinner meals offer great taste and varietyIf you’re looking for great food and

friendly hospitality, look no further than the Hi Lite Steakhouse & Lounge, locat-

ed at 109 N. Broadway in Miller. Trish Resel has owned the Hi Lite for 10

years, and she enjoys meeting hunters who visit the area.

“Especially during hunting season, we want to serve our lunch customers with a quick turn-around time,” Trish says. Lunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with daily specials and

soup and sandwich specials. “If you’re anxious to get to the field, call

ahead at 853-9296 and order your meal,” Trish suggests.

The supper hour runs from 5 to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 6 to 11 p.m. on Sundays through October 30.

A salad bar is available with the evening meal. Steak is the specialty, but chicken, walleye and other fish specials are also on the menu. “Hunters like the steaks, and we feature T-bone, prime rib, tenderloin and fi-

let mignon,” Trish says. The Hi Lite also has a

full range of mixed drinks, wines and beer. “We invite our guests to try our fabu-lous martinis or other mixed drinks,” Trish says.

If a large group of hunters plans to come for the evening meal, Trish suggests calling ahead so the space is ready when they arrive.

“We’re always happy to serve hunters,” Trish says. “Stop by and try the varied menu we have to offer.”


teous to other hunters and landowners. Don’t clean your game in the road ditch as it is considered littering and it looks awful for the people who live here.

If you plan on transport-ing your pheasants you need to have a fully feath-ered head attached, or a ful-ly feathered wing or one leg attached. However, if you shoot a rooster with-out a visible spur you need to have a head or wing at-tached. Hunters may only transport their own lawfully possessed game birds. If you have your birds frozen they must be packaged no more than two per package in or-der to facilitate identification and count of species.

With that said, this would be a great year for people to pick up waterfowl hunting. There are a lot of waterfowl in the area and it should be a great year for waterfowl hunting. Non-residents who wish to hunt waterfowl in SD need to apply by July 5 of that year in order to have a chance to draw a license. If you didn’t put by July 5 this year and already drew a li-cense it is too late to apply for this year. Non-resident waterfowl licenses are limit-ed to 4000 licenses statewide and they are all taken during the first drawing.

In order to assist water-fowl hunters the SD GFP has added a thunderstorm map to their website to show where waterfowl numbers are the highest in the state. Also, I have had several wa-terfowl access trails mowed to the waters edge on area GPA’s to assist hunters with water access.

If you have questions or comments feel free to con-tact my office at 853-3644. Remember, this is a very busy time of year so it may take a few days to return your calls. If you would like to report a wildlife violation you can call the Tips Hotline 1-888-OVERBAG (1-888-683-7224) or you can contact the sheriff’s office. On Hand Development

ready to assist businessesThe pheasant season is a wel-

come event to the Miller area. Hand County is one of the top

counties for the number of pheasants harvested per non-resident hunter and local residents are always ready to extend a welcoming hand to visi-tors during hunting season.

Hunters spent more than $8 mil-lion in Hand County during the 2010 season, which is a welcome boon to the economy. According to records, 70,613 pheasants were harvested in Hand County last year!

Through the years our communi-ty has become a hunter’s paradise by gearing up to host pheasant hunters. The business community increas-es their capacity and service during the season. Our airport has extended the runway and constructed a pilot’s lounge for the convenience of hunt-ers that fly into our region. Various community groups cater to meeting the needs of pheasant hunters.

We are fortunate to live in an area that has such a vibrant community. We have top-notch agricultural pro-duction, the hospital is expanding, our business community is second-to-none for a town our size, we have a wind farm, and the school system is excellent. Our community boasts excellent recreational opportunities, which include golfing, Lake Louise Recreation Area, fishing, a drive-in theatre and racing cars or go-karts. Cultural opportunities abound with an active arts council, historical soci-

ety, and writers group.On Hand Development Corpora-

tion plays a role in assisting our busi-ness community. The mission of On Hand Development Corporation is to support the growth of new business-es and assist the expansion of exist-ing businesses while striving to im-prove the overall economy of the Miller area.

To meet our mission, we employ a number of strategies. We can as-sist with business planning, financ-ing, and site location. We work with many local, state, public and pri-vate organizations that support busi-nesses such as the City of Miller, the Small Business Administration, the Governor’s Office of Economic Devel-opment, and Northeast South Dakota Economic Corporation.

We also work closely with the Mill-er Civic and Commerce, which has been very active over the past year in promoting Miller and improving the business climate in our area.

Feel free to stop in and visit us anytime. It would be our plea-sure to assist you in your busi-

ness ventures. Even if you aren’t starting or expanding a business, but just have some ideas for how our community could improve, we would appreciate your input.

With the opportunities that are available in our area we are looking forward to being “On Hand” for an-other exciting year!

On HandDevelopmentCorporation

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Pump ‘N Pak offers quality food, served with a smile

Look no further for outdoor needsSimons’ Outdoor Sports, owned by Dale

Simons, is located on the south side of Highway 14 in St. Lawrence, on the

east side of town. If you’re looking for fire-arms and equipment, Simons has a full in-ventory.

“The focus is on firearms, ammo and ac-cessories for guns,” Dale explained. “I have rifles, shotguns, handguns, black powder guns, a good selection of ammunition and accessories for guns.” This includes high-powered deer rifles as well as shotguns for small game. Dale says people buy handguns for personal protection, but also for sport.

Dale grew up in the area, and was always involved in the hunting seasons. His interest just kept growing. “I had an uncle who had a feder-al firearms license. When he decided not to renew his li-cense, I applied, and got it”

Application must be made through BATFE. “It includes be-ing fingerprint-ed and having a background check done, and paying the license fee,” Dale says. The li-cense must be re-newed every three years.

Dale sold fire-arms on a part-time basis for 19 years. He went full-time, with the store in the summer of 2007. As word got around, his cus-tomer base has ex-panded, and Dale says he has sever-al customers from areas east of Miller.

“I’m always glad to see the hunters come, and this is a busy time of year,” Dale says. An avid hunt-

er himself, he says he “makes time” to get in the field a while the first couple of week-ends, when friends and relatives come to the area for hunting.

“It sounds like we have a good pheasant population this year, although there’s not as much CRP acreage,” Dale says. “We might have to work a little harder to get them, but I think the numbers are there.”

He welcomes having hunters stop by the store, not only to purchase guns, but also to chat a bit.

The store is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the fall, he will also be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The phone number is 853-3430.

Pump ‘N Pak is a busy place. Obviously, the store sells diesel and gasoline. But owner Lorelei Simons

says a big draw is the food.“The Hot Stuff Pizza and Smash Hits

Deli bring in a lot of customers. It’s good, quality food.”

Lorelei has owned Pump ‘N Pak for 12 years, and she gives much credit for the operation’s success to her employees. “They are just the best. They are great people,” she says. “They are also knowl-edgeable if hunters come in with ques-tions. We know the names of people who have lands to hunt on. We enjoy our visi-tors and want to make them feel at home.”

The store carries shells, a full line of snacks, pop and beer, ice and ice pops and convenience store items.

“We also have cold 12-packs and gal-lons of water. The hunters appreciate that.”

Lorelei promotes their full line of break-fast items, including breakfast pizza, bur-

ritos and sandwiches, as well as coffee, hot chocolate and cappuccino. “Many of the hunters appreciate this, they can pick up their breakfast and be on their way.”

The hunters also like the “one-stop” shopping when it’s time to get to the fields. “They can get their gas, shells, ice and lunch to go,” Lorelei said. “We also have an ATM machine, and we do have movie rentals and a video lottery area.”

Pump ‘N Pak is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. The kitchen is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Lorelei says Pump ‘N Pak was a great business opportunity. She and husband Dale (Simons’ Outdoor Sports) have two grown children, both of whom are in the National Guard. Michael is serving in Iraq, and Anna is a photographer. It’s a busy life, but Lorelei says she thrives on it, and the Pump ‘N Pak employees are always happy to welcome visitors to the area.


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er himself, he says he “makes time” to get in the field a while the first couple of week-ends, when friends and relatives come to the area for hunting.

“It sounds like we have a good pheasant population this year, although there’s not as much CRP acreage,” Dale says. “We might have to work a little harder to get them, but I think the numbers are there.”

He welcomes having hunters stop by the store, not only to purchase guns, but also to chat a bit.

The store is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the fall, he will also be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The phone number is 853-3430.

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Prizes will be awardedat the On Hand Development

office (605-853-3098)

The birds will be worth:• #1 - Benelli Supernova 12 gauge 3 1/2” black synthetic shotgun• #2 - $75 of Black Hills Gold jewelery fromMiller Rexall Drug• #3 - $50 Gift Certificate from DeRoucheyVeterinary Clinic

• 4 - $50 Community Cash from Rembold Funeral Home

• #5 & 6 - $25 Gift Certificate from Hi-Lite and $25 Community Cash

• #7 - $50 Community Cash from the Miller C&C • #8 - $100 Community Cash from the Miller C&C

Come join us for our

Fall Breakfast

Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, orange juiceFree will offering

Saturday & Sunday,Oct. 22 and 23

7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

United Methodist Church610 East 4th Avenue, Miller, SD

Watch for signs on Highway 14/45 & East Hwy. 14

See you there!


St. Lawrence auto repair shop finishes successful first year

After years of “tinkering” and helping his dad, Tony Welch opened the doors to his own

repair shop, Tony’s Repair, last year.“It’s good to know you have a de-

pendable repairman at hand, espe-cially if you’re from out of town.” Welch said.

A St. Lawrence native, Tony opened his shop at 206 N. Catalpa, in St. Lawrence. He changes oil, repairs and replaces tires, and completes other light repair work on vehicles.

His shop hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturdays. If your vehicle needs an oil change, a tire change or other service while hunt-ing in the area, give Welch a call at 605-853-2781 or 605-870-1262.

Tony’s RepairTony Welch, Owner

Open Mon-Fri 8-5 & Sat 8-Noon

206 N. CatalpaSt. Lawrence, SD 57373Shop: 605-853-2781Cell: 605-870-1262

• Oil Changes• New Tires• Tire Repairs• Minor Mechanic Work

Cooking South Dakota pheasant Rena Wills

South Dakota is the hunter’s paradise, and the ring-necked pheasant is the king of its game birds. In order that you may better enjoy the results of your hunting in South Dakota, a project was undertaken by sev-eral state agencies to standardize pheasant recipes and to create variations in preparing pheasant dishes.

Field Care of PheasantsIt is good practice to field dress the birds

as soon as feasible after they are shot. Nor-mally, birds may be kept for a few hours be-fore removing the entrails, but if a bird is quite shot up, the flavor of the meat is af-fected. Also, it is desirable to separate the birds to allow them to lose their body tem-

perature as quickly as possible. Field dress-ing birds hastens the cooling process. Many hunters skin the birds rather than pluck them. However, others feel that flavor is lost when the birds are skinned.

Pheasant CookeryWhen cooking older birds, it is best to

add small amounts of moisture at a time, and use a covered container during part of the cooking period. This is not necessary for young birds. In general, the age of the bird may be readily determined by the spurs. The spurs, although present on a young bird, are neither long nor sharp; on an older bird, they are both long and sharp.

Allow one pheasant for two people. A larger bird may serve at least three people.

Barbecued Pheasant1 young pheasant, cut in pieces1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. pepperMelted butterYour favorite Barbecue SauceUse breast, thighs and legs. With a sharp knife, cut meat from each side of keel or breast

bone, making 2 breast pieces. Sprinkle pheasant pieces with salt and pepper. Brush well with melted butter or other fat. Line bottom of broiling pan with foil. Flatten pheasant pieces on foil. Do not use a rack. Broil with surface of meat 7-9 inches from the heat. Broil slowly. Regulate pan position so that browning begins after 10-15 minutes. Turn occasion-ally and baste with your favorite barbecue sauce. Keep the browning even. Broil until fork tender--approximately 30-40 minutes.

Roast Pheasant1 young pheasantSalt8 slices salt pork or bacon1/4 c. oilRub cavity of pheasant with salt. Smoked salt may be used with bacon slices if desired.

Shape or plump bird. Stuff with favorite dressing if desired. Completely cover breast and all meaty portions with strips of salt pork or bacon. Tie in place. Place bird breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Pour 1/4 c. oil over bird. Roast in 400°F oven. Do not cover. Baste with oil if necessary, and turn if necessary for even browning. Roasting time about 50 to 60 minutes depending upon size of bird and degree of doneness desired. Pheasant need not be well done. Too long a cooking period should be avoided. If dressing has been used, avoid letting it stand in bird cavity for any period of time after meat is cooked.

This method has been developed for birds that have been skinned, as many pheasants are dressed this way. The high oven temperature and continuous basting from the salt pork or bacon slices helps to keep the meat juicy.

Roast Pheasant with Cabbage1 young pheasant1/2 c. chopped onion1/2 c. chopped cabbage1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. pepper2 Tbsp milk1 slice bread, cubed or 1/2 c. bread

crumbs8 strips baconCombine onion, cabbage, lightly beat-

en egg, seasonings, bread cubes and milk to make a wet dressing. Stuff cavity of bird with dressing. Shape or plump bird, use round toothpicks for skewers, and lace with string to close openings. Completely cover breast and all meaty portions of bird with strips of bacon. Tie in place. Place bird breast side up on a rack in a shallow roast-ing pan. Roast in a 400° F oven until tender, about 50-60 minutes. Avoid letting dressing stand in bird cavity for any period of time af-ter meat is cooked.

Parmesan Pheasant1 pheasant, cut in pieces1 tsp. monosodium glutamate1/4 c. flour1/4 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. pepper2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese1/2 tsp. paprika1/4 c. butter1/2 c. stock (may dissolve 1 chicken

bouillon cube in 1/2 c. hot water)Mix seasonings with flour. Roll pheas-

ant pieces in mixture. If possible, place coat-ed pieces on a rack to dry about 1/2 hour. Brown slowly in butter in skillet (340-360° F). Allow about 15 minutes on each side.

When golden brown, add stock or hot water in which bouillon cube has been dis-solved. Cover. Simmer about 20 minutes or until tender. Uncover and cook about 10 minutes longer to recrisp.

May be used for either a young or an older bird. The Parmesan cheese is the flavor-key.

Pheasant in Cream1 pheasant, cut in pieces1 tsp. monosodium glutamate1/4 c. flour1/4 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. paprika1/4 to 1/2 c. sour (or sweet) cream1/4 c. cooking fat1 3-1/2 oz. can mushrooms (optional)2 Tbsp. chopped onion (optional)

Mix seasonings with flour. Dredge pieces of pheasant in seasoned flour, and, if conve-nient, allow them to (dry on a rack approximately 1/2 hour. Heat 1/4-inch layer of cooking fat in skillet to 340-360° F, or until a drop of water just sizzles. Brown the pheasant pieces evenly and slowly in the heated fat. Avoid crowding the pieces in the skillet and turn them as necessary, using a kitchen tongs to avoid piercing the coating.

Allow 15 to 20 minutes for browning. Remove browned pieces from the skillet and place one layer deep in a shallow casserole. If desired, add mushrooms and chopped onion which has been browned in the fat in the skillet. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of sour or sweet cream (or 1 Tbsp. butter and 1 Tbsp. milk) over each of the browned pheasant pieces in the cas-serole.

Bake in a 325°F oven 45-60 minutes or until fork tender. Do not cover young bird. An older bird may be baked covered until tender, then uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes to re-crisp. If needed, turn once or twice (hiring cooking so that the pieces cook and crisp evenly. Add more cream if the meat gets dry.

Variations:When pheasant pieces are evenly browned, reduce beat in skillet (about 220° F). Cov-

er and cook until fork tender (120-40 minutes). Add small portions of liquid at a time, and turn as necessary for uniform cooking. Uncover last 10-15 minutes to recrisp). If desired, prepare gravy with pan drippings.

Sprinkle dehydrated onion soup generously over browning meat instead of using fresh chopped onion.

A popular method for preparing pheasant, this recipe may be used for older birds, and the young birds, too.

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