Pringle, South Dakota Elk Hunting
South Dakota is not a destination for elk hunting enthusiasts. Because the population of elk is small (around 2,000 in 2010), hunting licenses are only available to residents, and even then are allocated by a draw system. The town of Pringle is located in elk hunting country.
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South Dakota Elk
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While some western states have large and thriving elk populations (examples include Colorado and Montana), the number of elk in South Dakota is small. To protect the few herds, hunting is strictly controlled as of 2010.
Seasons
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Licenses are issued to residents only. A series of seasons for resident elk hunting run between late summer and early winter. The specific dates of seasons depend on whether antlered or antlerless elk are hunted, the kind of weapon used and the location of the herd. The South Dakota Fish, Game and Parks website has full details.
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Licenses
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A license for elk hunting in South Dakota cannot be obtained by a nonresident. This has been the case for several years. Licenses are allocated to applicants whose names are drawn by way of a complicated, multiple-stage system. One elk license is available per hunter.
Distribution of Herds
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Elk are found on the prairies of South Dakota in Butte, Bennett and Gregory counties. They are also found in the Black Hills region, including Custer State Park. Residents with licenses can hunt both inside the park and elsewhere in the Black Hills in season.
Pringle, South Dakota
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The Black Hills are home to elk. Pringle is located in Custer County, and promotes Custer State Park as one of its attractions. It is well located as a starting point for elk hunting expeditions, although this is, of course, information only relevant to residents.
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References
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- Photo Credit elk feeding in moraine park image by Don Lewis from Fotolia.com male elk image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com Badlands National park in South Dakota image by weinhundert from Fotolia.com
