Details below from SDGFP Website
About South Dakota Bobwhite Quail Hunting
Bobwhite quail are named for their distinctive call, a rising whistle bob White-bob bob White. South Dakota is on the extreme northern range for these birds, and are most likely found in the southeastern part of the state.
Bobwhites may be found in a variety of semi-open areas including farmland, ditches, woodland edges and brushy meadows. Seeds and insects make up a large share of this birds diet.
The birds nearly always forage on the ground, but will occasionally move into low shrubs and vegetation. They are usually be found in coveys in the fall. One trait the bird is noted for is "freezing" when alarmed to allow its camouflage coloring to blend into its surroundings.
Season Dates:
- Oct. 15, 2011 to Jan. 1, 2012
Open Area:
Daily Limit:
Possession Limit:
License Requirements:
- Residents-
- Small Game, or Combination, or Junior Combination, or Youth Small Game; or 1-Day Small Game
- Nonresidents-
- Nonresident Small Game, or Nonresident Youth Small Game