Ringneck Pheasant

South Dakota is known for Ringneck Pheasant hunting. C Heart Ranch has no shortage of this game bird! The dense vegetation aligning Lake Oahe along with the numerous crop fields provides excellent cover for the birds. Pheasant Hunting season commences the third Saturday in October.  For more information please visit:
http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/hunting/Pheasant/Index.htm

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White Tail Deer

White Tail Deer are native to South Dakota. The prarie grasses provide the deer with ample food and protective cover. Wild herds roam from one ranch to another letting no fence line stand in their way. C Heart Ranch has become a favorite feeding and nesting place for the White Tails because of its plentiful water supply and patches of trees. Gun season for White Tail Deer begins November 15th West of the Missouri River. Archery Season begins in late September and lasts through January 31st, statewide.  For more information please visit:
http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/hunting/BigGame/DeerIndex.htm

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Mule Deer

Mule deer are another species that populates South Dakota. Though not as common, there is still a thriving population roaming the prarie. Mule deer, unique with their large, furry ears; grey coat;and full white rear seem to be declining in numbers. The resiliant White Tail deer give them much competition and hybrids seem to favor the White Tails. For this reason, hunting of Mule deer is much less popular but still legal in the state of South Dakota. C Heart Ranch is proud to house the dwendling breed.

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