Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit At Sioux Empire Sportsmen's Show

The Annual Sioux Empire Sportsmen's Show is back in Sioux Falls March 14 through 17, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and you don't want to miss it!

It really doesn't matter if you're not a fan of camping, fishing, or hunting when it comes to this huge show, because they really do have something for everyone.

If you are an avid fisherman you'll love the seminars all four days of the show. Not to mention, boats, rods, reels, tackle boxes, gear bags, and so much more for purchase right at the show.

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You'll be able to explore the best destinations for fishing and hunting, find special offers on the newest gear and gadgets, and find amazing deals on campers and trailers.

Every sort of outfitter with dream vacations you've been imagining while you've been cooped up - -they'll be on hand too!

Also, Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel is back entertaining the whole family! And you don't want to pass by the live trout pond without giving it a try.

Sioux Empire Sportsmen's Show Hours:

Thursday 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM-9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM PM

Sioux Empire Sportsmen's Show Ticket Prices:

Tickets are $12 for adults, children 6 to 12 are $4, and children 5 and under are free.

17 Animals You Can Hunt All Year in South Dakota

South Dakota loves to hunt. It's not only one of the state's most popular pastimes, but it's also big business. Especially South Dakota's famous Pheasant season.

There are seasons for hunting deer, antelope, turkey, and even bison. Plenty of opportunities to get that freezer in the garage stocked up.

The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department is the place to go for info about hunting licenses and specific rules and regulations for hunting in South Dakota.

GET: South Dakota Hunting and Trapping Handbook

Hunting most game in South Dakota is restricted to specific hunting seasons. Like deer and pheasant seasons in the fall.

But there are also animals you can hunt year-round in South Dakota.

There are still some rules to follow, like where exactly you can hunt. South Dakota has millions of acres of public and private land to hunt on. And you'll still need a hunting license.

So, always check with the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department for the latest information and regulations.

LOOK: South Dakota Is Home to the World’s Largest Pheasant [PICTURES]

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A Survival Guide For Your First Winter in South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the rest of the Sioux Empire (AKA southeastern South Dakota) are welcoming thousands of new residents every year.

Many of you new folks will be experiencing your first eastern South Dakota winter. While it doesn't usually get as bad as our Dakota friends up north, I speak from experience when I say it can get a little rough.

MORE: What Every South Dakotan Should Be Doing to Prepare for Winter

So, to help ease you into winter in Sioux Falls and South Dakota here are some winter survival tips:

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