the longest unnavigable river in the world. Fortunately, this distinction doesn’t apply to paddlers who travel the river in spring and early summer. You will find picturesque population. Mule deer hunting is limited to counties bor-dering the Missouri River. Rolling pastures, tree strips, river bottoms and cattail sloughs provide escape cover. Nonresidents may apply for a license if there are leftovers. to paddle. These parks include Chief White Crane and Lewis and Clark Recreation Areas near Yankton, Lake Alvin near Harrisburg, Lake Herman State Park and Walk-ers Point Recreation Area near Madison, Lake Vermillion near Montrose and Newton Hills State Park near Canton. For more info on state parks contact S.D. Game, Fish & Parks at 605-773-3391 or visit www.gfp.sd.gov. • 6 pastoral scenes as you follow this winding river. There are several access points near US and SD Highways. PRAIRIE TURKEY LAKES TO PADDLE: Many South Dakota state parks have lakes that have easy access and are fun Traditional Season: Spring firearm and archery, mid-April to mid-May. Fall prairie turkey, early October through Jan. Range and Habitat: In the eastern portion of the state, turkeys prefer the woods and brushy hillsides of rivers, as well as tree belts. Residents and nonresidents must apply for licenses. For more information contact S.D. Game, Fish & Parks at (605) 223-7660 or visit www.gfp.sd.gov. • 237 SOUTHEAST REGION 5 RIVER RAMBLING CONTINUES FROM PAGE 231 HUNTER’S PARADISE CONTINUES FROM PAGE 229 JAMES RIVER: The James River is a prairie hunters will find crops such as corn, oats, wheat, sunflowers and soybeans attracting the whitetail deer stream that meanders and curves. It has been called
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