Pheasant season expectations are high for hunters and area merchants

Pheasant hunting season generated about $2 million in revenue for businesses in Dewey County last year, according to the South Dakota Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks. Photo by Jon Flatland
Pheasant hunting season generated about $2 million in revenue for businesses in Dewey County last year, according to the South Dakota Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks. Photo by Jon Flatland

The fall pheasant hunting outlook for Dewey County and the surrounding area this year is very positive, with good pheasant production expected due to favorable nesting and broodrearing conditions from adequate spring and summer moisture, and the continuation of excellent grassland habitat.

Resident-only season was held Oct. 11-13 with the combined season running from Saturday, Oct. 18, through Jan.…