The western part of the state has a lot of big prairie dog colonies. I have hunted a few on private land a once through a guide on a res. The trip on the res was not a very good one for multiple reasons.

Would you please care to detail your bad experience on the reservation ?

Yeah, the people on the res were very rude, they stuck a guide with us that didnt know jack shit, he rushed us, took us to crappy spots when we knew there was better ones (talked to other guys staying at the same place) and a few other things. I am pretty sure he took us off the res to a few places that were public land. They tried to triple charge us for the hunting permit, claiming it was only for one day and you had to get a new one every day, luckily one of the guys in our group hunted the same place a month before.

Thank you. You've done the forum a service by posting what to watch out for!
Thanks again.

I know I know I post this link everytime but it does have some good info, phone numbers, maps, etc.

http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/hunting/PrairieDog.htm

This camper is nothing but a glorified tent with wheels (and a heater and fridge for beer! )
I hadn't thought about Coyotes, but that sounds like fun, too! I'll be bringing My Remington (A)R15, and a .22 magnum rifle, as well. If I get my .308 R25, I'll be bringing it, too. I'll bet it would disintigrate a P-dog!

they are fatter and blow up better at the end of the summer ;)

Season on public lands is posted ont he GF&P site I posted earlier
there is no season on private land. open year round.

does anyone know if it's legal to shoot them with a silencer ?
I've never done it, always thought it was illegal but somebody last summer said it was legal?
I guess I should call game fish and parks and ask them?

They've also been shot at all summer and will bug out after a few of their brothers turn into mist, I'm told spring is prime time and will find out for myself this May. Did a trip last Aug, shooting was good but like I said they wise up real quick after the first few shots. Also, the Aug trip we hunted on the res. and had a great guide and stayed out w/ us all day. IM if you want his name and #, he's out of Rosebud.

I dont think he did anyone a service.

In the future - NAME - the reservations you are making comments about. They are NOT all alike, nor are the people remotely the same.

Where I live tin ND there are NO outrageous fee's, nor required guides, and the people bend over backwards to be helpful to everyone.

Lets try and at least maintain some illusion of not stereotyping. Make a better catch on that next time MOD.

I've heard some people say the reservations are the way to go. Anyone have a couple they can share that have provided you with a good experience? What kind of fees might they charge? I've heard the reservations have fewer people out shooting, but then again, SD looks pretty big to me, so how much of an issue might that be?

Sorry for all the questions, but I want to learn as much as possible from all of you so that I can make the most of the few days I hope to spend there.

Thanks for all of the help and information! I've been to SD once a few years ago, and had great experiences with everyone we met.

>I dont think he did anyone a service.
>n the future - NAME - the reservations you are making comments about. They are NOT all alike, nor are the people remotely the same.
>Where I live tin ND there are NO outrageous fee's, nor required guides, and the people bend over backwards to be helpful to everyone.
>Lets try and at least maintain some illusion of not stereotyping. Make a better catch on that next time MOD

We do try and avoid stereotyping which is why I asked him to give details rather than just make a blanket statement.
I did not notice YOU posting any helpful information on contacts etc
His first statement was very generic and I got him to expound upon it and he ended up saying this:

That was just one bad trip. I am sure many people have had successful trips on a res. Just watch out for some of the things I outlined. I am not trying to bash on any res, just keep your heads up.

Perhaps, you could read the entire thread or even contribute before criticizing those that are trying to give some help on the topic.

OP- IM zlman- he said he'd give you the name of a guide for the Rosebud reservation.

You can try Carla at Carlas Last Call, in Wood, SD. The guide charges $50.00 per day per gun. You can stay right there at her bar which has nice trailers for rent. We had a pretty good shoot, and the guide was OK. The earlier in the season you go the better, say early May. Be sure to have a few at the bar, where you can meet the locals, whom will turn you on to some great ground. I hope this helps.