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100
Which animal is not considered small game in South Dakota?
Pheasant
Quail
Snipe
Dove
Snipe
100
Does South Dakota allow bating?
No
100
What is the term for a group of terrestrial game birds hunted for sport, found in various inland habitats like fields, forests, and grasslands.
Upland Birds
100
This is the largest upland game bird.
Wild Turkey
100
This upland bird can be hunted like waterfowl using decoys or pass-shooting.
What is Mourning Doves and/or white-winged doves
200
Which waterfowl and migratory bird may be hunted through a lottery license drawing?
Duck
Coot
Sand Hill Crane
Tundra Swan
Tundra Swan
200
What is the legal shooting time for big game hunting in South Dakota?
Sunrise to sunset
One hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset
Varies depending on game animal
one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset
200
This hunted upland bird is also the state bird.
Ring-necked Pheasant
200
What upland bird is this?
American Woodcock
200
This upland bird has species like bobwhite, scaled, and California and are found in brushy areas.
Quail
300
What item is required to hunt small game in addition to a license?
Habitat stamp
Waterfowl stamp
Conservation stamp
Migratory bird certificate
Habitat Stamp
300
What is the minimum age to hunt waterfowl in South Dakota (excluding mentored hunting)?
12 years old by December 31st.
300
These grouse are native to South Dakota and can be found in grasslands, croplands, and field edges near grasslands.
Sharp-tailed grouse
300
What upland bird is this?
Chukar
300
This bird has a tail that is short, dark, and rounded. Found in coveys.
Prairie chicken
400
Greater Sage Grouse season is:
open year round
closed year round
open to residents only
allowed by lottery draw only
Closed year round
400
True or False, The spring turkey archery season contains different dates than the general spring turkey season.
False
400
Similar to sharp-tailed grouse, prairie chickens also inhabit grasslands and croplands. Males are known for their elaborate mating dances.
Greater Prairie Chicken
400
What upland bird found in South Dakota is this?
white tailed ptarmigan
400
Which upland bird is known for its vibrant colors and challenging hunting?
Pheasants - specifically ring-necked pheasant.
500
True or False, Marmot has a restricted season.
False
500
What animal is not included in a furbearer license?
Groundhog
500
These partridge are also found in South Dakota and can be hunted alongside other upland game birds.
Hungarian Partridge
500
Which grouse is this?
Shar-tailed grouse
500
Give the general characteristics of upland birds.
Upland birds are characterized by their short, rounded wings, strong legs, and tendency to flush from cover when disturbed.