South Dakota GFP Podcast

Host Chris Hull interviews South Dakota Game Fishing Parks Commissioner Russ Olson about his background and role on the commission.

This episode features an interview with senior upland game biologist Alex Solem discussing the upcoming pheasant and grouse hunting season outlook in South Dakota, including hunter inquiries and biological considerations.

This episode discusses cold water immersion survival techniques and safety procedures for when someone falls through sketchy ice during winter outdoor activities.

This episode features an interview with Sam Schelhaas, the chief of staff for a Game, Fish, and Parks department, discussing his role and seasonal outdoor issues.

This episode discusses winter conditions in South Dakota, including snow impacts, ice fishing opportunities, and wildlife concerns, while introducing guest Clint Whitley from Rapid City.

The host shares his personal enthusiasm for late March shore fishing, particularly for pike on Lake Oahe, and encourages listeners to get outside as waters open up across South Dakota.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode features interviews with conservation officer supervisor Jeremy Rowe and wildlife manager Nick Rossman discussing hunting seasons and wildlife management in South Dakota.

This episode discusses waterfowl and deer hunting in South Dakota with experts Rocco Murano and Steve Griffin, covering topics like migration, diseases, and outdoor activities.

This episode features an interview with senior waterfowl biologist Rocco Murano discussing his work on waterfowl regulations, habitat conservation, and duck banding in South Dakota.

This episode features an interview with Rocco Murano, a senior waterfall biologist, discussing his background, education, and personal life in the context of outdoor and wildlife conservation.

This episode introduces a new series interviewing regional fish managers across South Dakota to discuss spring, summer, and fall fishing outlooks for various lakes and destinations.

Two South Dakota outdoorsmen discuss their recent hunting and fishing activities while promoting the state's October-November opportunities and teasing an upcoming conversation about a commission meeting.

This episode features South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Commission Chair Stephanie Rissler discussing commission meetings and wildlife management in an accessible format.

This episode features a Q&A discussion with biologists about fish stocking, mercury in lakes, and personal fishing experiences in South Dakota.

This episode features an interview with Emmett Kieser, a longtime Game, Fish, and Parks regional supervisor in Sioux Falls, discussing his career, ice rescue training, and upcoming conservation projects.

This episode discusses ice fishing access programs in South Dakota with Fisheries Program Manager Jake Davis, focusing on how the state manages lake access during winter.

This episode features an interview with Jake Davis about fishing opportunities in western South Dakota and the Black Hills region.

This episode features an interview with Dave Lucchesi about overlooked fishing opportunities in southeast South Dakota, including specific fisheries and local tips.

The hosts discuss the challenges of spring fishing and outdoor activities due to unpredictable windy weather and share observations about turkey hunting season.

This episode features Rachel Comas discussing her new role as volunteer coordinator for South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks and the annual parks theme.

This episode discusses the excellent pheasant hunting conditions in South Dakota during November and features interviews with two Pheasants Forever representatives, Bob St.

This episode discusses the October commission meeting in Deadwood with Wildlife Director Tommy Kirshman, focusing on game fishing, hunting, and outdoor activities.

This episode features an interview with Tom Kirschenmann, the director of wildlife for South Dakota's Game, Fish, and Parks, discussing his background and insights from commission meetings.

Host Chris Hull interviews Officer Joe Keaton about ice safety and winter outdoor tips on a cold South Dakota morning.

This episode discusses the end of pheasant hunting season in South Dakota with Game, Fish, and Parks employees, focusing on habitat and conservation topics.

This episode features an interview with Mark Ermer, the regional fish boss for Northeastern South Dakota, discussing glacial lakes fishing and topics like bluegills.

A discussion with GFP Commissioner Russ Olson about the rationale behind extending pheasant hunting season in South Dakota based on biological data and population surveys.

Host Chris Hull and contributor Nick Harrington discuss current fishing conditions in Pierre and Hawaii, focusing on successful summer fishing with details on depths, fish sizes, and locations.

This episode explores Fort Sisseton Historical State Park in South Dakota, highlighting its camping, fishing, and historical features, including ghost stories and frontier fort buildings.

This episode introduces new co-hosts Casey and Clint, naturalists from the Outdoor Campus West in Rapid City, who will be producing educational content focused on wildlife, conservation, and outdoor opportunities in South Dakota.

This episode features a fisheries roundtable discussion with regional managers in South Dakota, focusing on spring fishing outlooks across various waters in the state.

This episode features an interview with Chad Keel and Kurt Underhill about a youth coyote calling contest in South Dakota that provides an exciting hunting opportunity for young people.

This episode features Jim Noble from Game Fish and Parks discussing hunting maps and resources as hunting season begins.

This episode features an interview with GFP Secretary Kelly Hepler discussing the future direction of Game Fishing Parts in South Dakota.

This Memorial Day episode discusses the traditional start of boating and camping season in South Dakota, with safety reminders for outdoor activities.

This episode features an interview with GFP commissioner Julie Bartling, discussing her background in Gregory County, South Dakota, and her role on the commission.

This episode features an interview with senior waterfowl biologist Rocco Murano discussing waterfowl species, migration, and hunting topics.

This episode discusses the host's experience at Pheasants Forever Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Minneapolis, including highlights like the dog parade and an interview with PR head Bob St.

This episode features a roundtable discussion with regional fisheries managers in South Dakota, covering topics like trout stocking and fisheries management, recorded during a meeting in Chamberlain.

This episode features an interview with fisheries manager Dave Lucchese discussing the state of fisheries in southeast South Dakota, including bait shortages, winterkill, and management strategies during the spring season.

This episode introduces a new podcast series where Commissioner Stephanie Rissler provides wrap-ups of Game, Fish, and Parks commission meetings to inform the public about decisions affecting outdoor recreation.

This episode features an interview with big game biologist Nick Markle about an aerial deer counting survey in northeast South Dakota.

Host Chris Hull interviews Ben Brettigan, the Hunt Regional Manager for OnX, who is currently hunting pheasants in South Dakota with Pheasants Forever, discussing his role and the outdoor experience.

Host Chris Hall interviews GFP Secretary Kevin Robling about his background growing up on a farm in Minnesota, playing football at SDSU, and his life journey in South Dakota.

This episode features a conversation with wildlife biologist Eileen Dowd Stuckel and outdoor campus director Lacey Elrod discussing spring-related topics and wildlife conservation.

This episode features interviews with Derek Klawitter discussing emergency bathroom situations outdoors and Hillary Morey on puppy training, all within the context of South Dakota's Game, Fish, and Parks activities.

This episode features interviews about a viral social media photo from a museum worker and preserving fishing story traditions through fly fishing discussions.

Host Chris Hall returns to discuss South Dakota hunting updates, including deer tags and the Hunt for Habitat raffle offering elk, deer, antelope, and bison tags, with proceeds funding habitat conservation.

Host Chris Hall and guest Nick Harrington discuss recent fishing trips in South Dakota, covering walleye in the Stillen Basin and pike on Lake Oahe, including personal stories and tips for anglers.

Hosts discuss the spring newsletter from the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, focusing on turkey hunting and upcoming educational programs.

A fisheries roundtable discussion with area supervisors from the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks department.

Host Chris Hull interviews GFP staff about park closures due to high water, winter kill concerns in lakes, and updates on outdoor campuses in South Dakota.

Host Chris Hull interviews senior waterfowl biologist Rocco Marano about snow goose migration patterns and hunting opportunities in South Dakota.

Host Chris Hull interviews professional fisherman Craig Euler at the Black Hills Sports Show about ice fishing and lake trout fishing.

The host discusses holiday traditions and introduces a segment on winter waterfowl hunting with a guest from Game, Fish and Parks.

Host Chris Hall introduces the podcast, discusses the cold weather, his daughter's deer hunting, and previews an interview with a biologist.

A joint episode with Pheasants Forever discussing upland bird hunting, public land access, and local cuisine during the rooster road trip.

The episode features wildlife artists discussing their backgrounds and work, framed within a hunting and fishing podcast.

Wildlife conservation officers discuss their law enforcement training, including pepper spray and defensive tactics scenarios.