Move over Orange, Pink May Be Coming to South Dakota Hunting

For years, hunters in South Dakota have had just one choice for colors when it comes to hunter safety.

Blaze Orange.

But if one current bill continues to make its way through the South Dakota Legislature, fluorescent orange may have some company in the fields.

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House Bill 1228 would allow exterior hunting garments (defined as a hat, cap, shirt,
jacket, vest, coverall, or poncho) to also be fluorescent pink.

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This week (Tuesday), the bill made its way out of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee after an 11-1 vote. and now goes to the House of Representatives. The lone dissenting vote was cast by Representative Randy Gross, (R) Elkton, who said, “I’ll be voting no because I think there is value in consistency.”

The current law states that all hunters in South Dakota hunters (except when hunting turkey, mountain lion, or duck) must wear orange above the waist to increase their visibility to other hunters. A violation is a Class 2 misdemeanor, which could result in a 30-day jail sentence and/or a $500 fine.

10 South Dakota Myths Even Some Natives Believe

Have you ever notice how much outsiders (and some insiders) get wrong about South Dakota? They believe and repeat some of these ridiculous South Dakota stereotypes.

SO, to do our part in educating folks, here's a list of some of the most ridiculous myths outsiders always believe South Dakota.

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5 Words That'll Help You Sound Like a South Dakotan

Each and every state has its own way of saying certain words, and South Dakota is no different.

We South Dakotans have our own unique way of saying certain words which sometimes leaves outsiders scratching their heads.

Here's a list of five words, and how to use them, to help you blend in.

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What Was It like to Vacation in South Dakota’s Black Hills 60 Years Ago?

This time of year our thoughts often turn to planning that perfect getaway to enjoy the warmer weather and extended daylight.

For a lot of us in South Dakota, that means a trek to the Black Hills and all of the things they have to offer.

But vacationing in western South Dakota is hardly a new concept. People from all over the globe have been coming to the area for decades.

Gallery Credit: Jeff Harkness/B1027.com

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