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PIERRE — Visitors planning camping trips to South Dakota state parks and recreation areas will soon be able to make reservations for the summer camping season.
“Camper numbers at state parks have increased in the past several years,” said Doug Hofer, director of the Division of Parks and Recreation. “The growing number of people camping in South Dakota state parks makes reservations even more important.”
Reservations for camping in most state parks can be made within 90 days of arrival. The first day to make reservations is Feb. 18 for a May 18 arrival. May 18-20 is Open House Weekend in South Dakota state parks. During Open House Weekend, no entrance fees are charged, but camping fees still apply.
Camping reservations are available for dates between May 18 and Sept. 3 in most parks. A limited number of parks also accept autumn reservations through Oct. 8.
Reservations for Memorial Day weekend can be made beginning Feb. 25 for a May 25 arrival. Reservations are currently being accepted for the entire camping season for campsites at Custer State Park and for lodges in all state parks and recreation areas.
Reservations can be made online at www.campsd.com or by calling 1-800-710-2267. The telephone reservation center is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time daily. Online reservations may be made 24 hours a day, though campsites do not become available until 7 a.m. on the first day of the 90-day window, both online and at the call center. There is a $7.70 per site non-refundable reservation fee, which does not apply to South Dakota residents.
People may sign up to receive text message reminders about reservation opening dates for holiday weekends. Text “SDGFP ROD” to 368638. Message and data rates may apply.
The full 90-day window calendar can be found online at www.gfp.sd.gov.
Unintentionally Trapped Mountain Lion Released By Neb. Game Parks
LINCOLN, Neb. — A mountain lion unintentionally caught in a foothold trap in Dawes County was tranquilized and released by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on Feb. 9.
The mountain lion was a young female weighing approximately 85 pounds that appeared to be in good health.
The trapper called Game and Parks immediately upon discovering the mountain lion, as required by Game and Parks policy. High pelt prices for bobcats and an increased effort to trap them may have contributed to the recent incidental captures of mountain lions in Dawes County, according to Sam Wilson, Game and Parks’ carnivore program manager. It was the third unintentional trapping of a mountain lion in the Pine Ridge this winter.
Game and Parks requests fur harvesters immediately contact the agency if a mountain lion is incidentally trapped. Anyone with trail camera photographs or other evidence of mountain lions should contact the agency.
Neb. Game Officials Offer Tips To Goose Hunters
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering safety tips for goose hunters this winter and spring.
Among the agency’s tips are:
— Dress in layers to stay warm;
— Be aware of the symptoms of hypothermia, which can affect your judgment and ability to control a shotgun.
— Before hunting, practice mounting and maintaining control of the shotgun while wearing cold-weather clothing.
— Never jump or climb over or into a blind or boat with a loaded shotgun.
— Wear a personal flotation device if venturing onto ice.
— Avoid alcohol, medication and other mind-altering drugs before and during the hunt.
— Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
Hunting for certain types of geese runs as late at April 15 this year.
Get Started
You are going to need some equipment. If you will not camp often, check with friends and see what you can borrow. Follow that by checking craigslist and eBay for items if time allows. Lastly purchase your items after doing a little research online. I see you are off to a good start there! You found this article. This article is written for the beginner headed to a campsite where the car will be nearby.
Packing List
- Tent
- Sleeping Bag
- Lighting
- Food
- Water
- Cooking Equipment
- First Aid Kit
- Clothing
- Knife
- Rain gear
Breaking down gear
Tent
Tents are sized by how many sleeping bags will fit in them. Don’t confuse this with double beds or cots. Add a couple sizes up to accommodate your gear. So if you are sharing a tent with someone, then I recommend a four person tent to accommodate your personal gear. This is by no means a hard and fast rule. Check the dimension advertised for the tent and use your own preferences. You definitely would not want to back an overly big tent if you are backpacking and have to carry it. Also make sure the seams are double stitched and the fly goes all the way to the ground for great rain protection.
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bags come in two styles; Mummy bags for cold weather and Rectangular for standard camping. Also they are rate in degrees A 10 degree bag should allow a person to not feel cold in 10 degree and warmer weather. You can increase this rating by wearing more clothes to bed or by using a bag liner like a fleece. This can increase the temperature rating by 10 degrees or more. So a 30 degree bag is good down to 20 degrees with a fleece liner. But, people are affected by the cold differently so you will need to fine tune this to suit your needs.
Lighting
You should bring a lantern to light your campsite and a headlamp for hiking or working around camp. A lantern can be battery, gas or propane powered.
Food and Water
Make sure you know if your campsite will have water nearby. Take a 5 gallon collapsable water container and a water bottle you can keep on you during warm months. For food check out some recipes online for ideas. Look into foil packs they are quick, easy and delicious. And don’t forget the staple s’mores.
Cooking Equipment
You can cook over the fire, use the pit at the campsite if available or bring a stove. Camping stoves can be propane or gas powered. Propane is easiest to operate. Consider bringing a dutch over to do a cobbler in. This will also require you bring some charcoal. Don’t forget clean up! Bring some camp suds, two wash bins and a drying rack. Heat water on the stove for the two bins. One is for wash and the other for rinse. Never cook food near your tents and do not take food into your tents. Otherwise, prepare for visitors.
First Aid Kit
Make sure you have a good stocked first aid kit with you. Have bandages, pain killers, neosporin, and mole skin for blisters. Add to it from there.
Clothing
You won’t change clothes at camp like you do at home so don’t bring your dresser. Do bring some clean dry sleeping clothes to change into at night. Never go to bed with the socks you wore all day, it will make your feet cold at night and can lead to funky feet.
Knife
Now that’s a knife! Just a good sharp pocket knife will suffice. Sharp is key here. A dull knife is way more dangerous than a sharp one. Make sure it is a quality knife with a good strong locking blade that will not slip.
Rain gear
Be prepared for inclement weather. A nice rain jacket or poncho can improve the experience of enduring some rain while working around camp. Consider a dining fly big enough to cover you eating area. the 10 x 10 popup shades work great.
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There are however a number of things to be kept in mind while on a camping spree. Carry fully charged batteries and gas lanterns. Camp chairs, emergency kits, maps, compasses, weather radios, gas sensors, cameras and binoculars are also the must haves. Not to forget the indispensable water bottles, sleeping bags, axes and shovels for tent stakes, any musical instrument like a guitar or a banjo, canoes or boats, firewood, flashlights and camp stoves. One ought to carry enough money and IDs, important phone numbers (just in case…), anti allergens and other regular medicines prescribed, so that the fun of camping is not marred by little or major unforeseen hiccups.
Steve Maglecic
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