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The ice is starting to melt!

I, like many of you, am ready for the cold and ice to be gone!  Today, March 22, 2018 it is just over 40 degrees outside.  

So what am I super excited about, FISHING of course.  I went out to Lake Vermillion, in McCook County, the lake is still mostly frozen, some watery spots.  However, the dam is open and the river is flowing.  I doubt there would be much to catch yet but it won't be long!

Spring is the time the real estate market starts to warm up too.  Buyers are ready to get out and s...
Don't forget to make your camping reservations!

Just a reminder:

Reservations for campsites and cabins for Memorial Day weekend open Saturday, Feb. 24.

Visit www.CampSD.com or call 1-800-710-CAMP (2267) beginning at 7 a.m. Central Time.

Feb. 24 is the first day to make campsite and cabin reservations for a Friday, May 25 arrival, which is the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. As a holiday weekend, reservations that include any of the dates May 25, 26 or 27 require a three-night stay. Reservations open at 7 a.m. CT on the...
Get your reservations for FREE FISHING Weekend in South Dakota!

Just a reminder:

Reservations for campsites and cabins for Open House weekend open Saturday, Feb. 17.

Visit www.CampSD.com or call 1-800-710-CAMP (2267) beginning at 7 a.m. Central Time.

Feb. 17 is the first day to make campsite and cabin reservations for a Friday, May 18 arrival, which is Open House and Free Fishing Weekend in the South Dakota State Parks. Reservations open at 7 a.m. CT on the first day of the 90-day window. This applies to all state parks that take reser...
East River Deer Hunting Opens Back Up This Weekend.

Below is some information shared from the SDGFP!  If you can handle the cold and have an antlerless tag left you can go out this weekend through next weekend to try and fill it.  Good Luck and Happy Hunting!

If House Hunting is something you would like to do, give me a call today.

Donovan O'Donnell

EXIT Realty Sioux Empire

605-240-0303 Cell Call or text anytime!

"I love helping people find that special place to call home!"

 

The east river antlerless deer season will open fr...
Stay off the THIN ICE! ~ Shared Info from the SDGFP

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) officials are urging anglers to use extreme caution when venturing out onto lakes this holiday season.

Most lakes in the state have only been frozen for a short period of time and ice conditions, and ice thickness, are extremely variable. Ice thickness is ranging from 10 inches to still open in places.  

"Anglers should take precautions before venturing out. Ice picks and flotation gear should be a part of every anglers arsenal this hol...
It's a Canistota Christmas!

We drove around and took some pictures of the awesome lights our neighbors in Canistota put up for the Holiday Season!

 

Here are some pictures of my favorites. 

 

 

 

 

 

My wife and I both had fond memories of looking at lights as kids.  We thought we should start this as a holiday tradition.

What traditions do you enjoy every year?

This one is a little crooked, but if you look close there is a dog on the porch so it had to make the blog!

If you have pictures of Christma...
2018 Rifle Deer Season Opener

This weekend is the season opener for rifle East river deer.  If you have your tag, and your spot I wish you luck!  Share your pictures of your trophy bucks and meat does!

 

This was my second doe last year, out in Hand County.  We had a lot of family fun.

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