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The Black Hills and Badlands are natural habitats for ungulates, prairie dogs, & more. The rivers and lakes support a healthy ecosystem for trout, walleye, and other of species of fish 1 UNEXPECTED CLOSE ENCOUNTERS can happen around every corner. Keep your eyes peeled for majestic bison, graceful deer, and swift pronghorn—often mistaken for antelope. You might also spot bighorn sheep perched on steep slopes, curious prairie dogs popping up from their burrows, and bugling elk grazing across the landscape. 2 CAST YOUR REEL and experience the splendor of 18 unique lakes alongside more than 300 miles of rivers and streams ripe for fishing—an undeniable allure for anglers. Enjoy some of the most exceptional small-stream fly fishing the nation offers, with a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks has the latest information on fishing regulations and necessary licenses. Should you prefer an outing that’s both convenient and likely to yield results, drop a line into the stocked ponds at Fish ‘N Fry Trout Pond (Deadwood), Spokane Creek Fishing (Keystone) or Trout Haven Ranch (Hot Springs), where the thrills of fishing come with the comforts of a furnished outing. 3 HUNTING EXCURSIONS, a deeply rooted part of the old-west culture, await your arrival in Western South Dakota. Friendly hosts will greet you as private lodges and wide expanses of publicly accessible land offer the perfect setting for your hunting adventure. For a taste of wilderness living, take aim at turkey, deer, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, pronghorn, and more. Set out with area experts to track down game for an exceptional hunting experience. Inquire with South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks for your necessary licensing and tag registration. https://gfp.sd.gov/hunt-fish-license Discover More at BlackHillsBadlands.com/Outdoors
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