GFP finalizes fall hunting dates

The South Dakota Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks met recently to finalize fall hunting seasons. South Dakota’s 2022-2023 antelope hunting seasons will be Oct. 1-16 and Sept. 30-Oct. 15.

#9 in the world ...

Maci Maher of McLaughlin and a May graduate of Timber Lake High School, ended her high school rodeo career ranked 9th in the world in goat-tying after competing for Team North Dakota at the 2022 National High School Rodeo Finals in Gillette, WY, last week.

Kosel breaks barrel racing legend’s arena record at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo

Glenham barrel racer Summer Kosel and her horse, FireWaterFrenchFame - who she calls “Apollo” - posted a winning time of 17.

Ziebach Co. 4-H Rodeo Results

Saturday, July 16 Jr. Girls Breakaway Roping - 1. Minda Woodward, 2.91; 2. Kaydence Gilbert, 4.37; 3. Charlee Ramsey, 4.8; 4. Loucasey Tines, 6.89. Jr. Girls Barrel Racing - 1. Charlee Ramsey, 18.181; 2. Cayci Spencer, 18.544; 3. Kate Schiley, 18.554; 4. Kaydence Gilbert, 18.899. Jr.

Woodward, Hulm capture Boss Cowman championships

Dupree cowboy Kody Woodward and veteran Faith roper Arlie Hulm claimed top honors in steer wrestling and senior men’s breakaway roping, respectively, at the annual Boss Cowman Rodeo in Lemmon Friday through Sunday, July 8-10. Woodward posted a 5.

ISABEL LAKE LUNKER

Corrie Du Preez of Isabel shows off the 43-inch, 33.4 pound Northern Pike he landed while fishing at Isabel Lake on Friday, July 8. The catch is believed to be a new lake record for a Northern Pike and is just 3 pounds short of the South Dakota state record.

PRCA: Elshere, Garrett in PRCA Badlands Circuit shootout

The battle for the top spot in the PRCA’s Badlands Circuit saddle bronc season standings remains tight after the two top contenders - Cole Elshere and Shorty Garrett - both had strong July 4th weekends of competition.

Lemmon, Dahlgren share in Pioneer Days rodeo gold

Dylan Lemmon of Eagle Butte and Courtney Dahlgren of Timber Lake shared top honors in ladies breakaway roping while Chazz Gabe of Timber Lake won bull riding gold at the 61st annual Dupree Pioneer Days Rodeo on Saturday, June 25. Lemmon and Dahlgren both posted lightning-fast times of 2.

Isabel Jr. High roper ranked sixth in the world

Hayes Burress of Isabel posted a third place showing in the first round of tie-down roping at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Georgia last week and went on to finish sixth in the world after the average. The South Dakota Junior High tie-down champion clocked in with an 11.