Traditional pheasant hunting season to begin Saturday

Pheasant hunting season in South Dakota will begin this Saturday with the traditional Pheasant hunting season beginning October 17^th, running throrugh January 31^st 2027. The Resident only pheasant hunting season began Friday and ends today. Daily limit for hunters is three rooster pheasants. During the traditional season, possession limits are 15 rooster pheasants taken accordingly to the daily limit. The limit accrues at the rate of three birds per day and 15 birds may not be possessed until after the fifth day of hunting. Shooting hours run 10:00 a.m. Until sunset all season. Hunters are reminded to purchase their small game license before heading out.