I know that many of you that read this blog are already aware of the above statement, but a recent article in Outdoor Life, named the top 200 towns to live in as a sportsman. South Dakota managed to snag four of the top 21, and had several others scattered throughout the top 200. Rapid City snagged the top spot coming in at number three (#1 in 2010), but Presho did not make the list, but we're not exactly heartbroken about the declaration. In fact, anybody knows that most that live here are aware of the infinite opportunities in the outdoor world, and enjoy them on a frequent basis without much competition. With access to big game, waterfowl, upland and small game, SD has one of the most diverse wildlife landscapes available along with the endless opportunities for fishermen. Not nearly a day goes by that you can't find something to hunt or fish in SD. That's obviously a great asset, but sometimes causes a conflict in which activity to choose. Do I shoot a limit of pheasants, or grouse, or catch a limit of walleye? Well, thankfully in many parts this can be done all in the span of a day. Not to mention all the other opportunities for big game, including deer (mule and whitetail), elk, antelope, turkey, and even mountain lion, and very rarely bighorn sheep and mountain goat. Every section of the state has something to offer from sage grouse and partridge to a plethora of diving and puddle ducks. It's all here in SD, and although the Snake Den specializes in pheasants, we enjoy them all.
Obviously, we've got some drawbacks too, especially if you've been keeping track of the weather lately, but it's nothing we can't handle, and the benefits definitely outweigh the costs. It's not for the weak, and fair-weather minded, but we'll take it as it comes. Not that I'm trying to talk you out of living here, but we certainly enjoy having visitors, so keep on coming back.
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