Lower Brule Wildlife
Lower Brule Wildlife
The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe is now offering fine upland game, big game, waterfowl, prairie dog and predator hunting on our beautiful and scenic Reservation. The Reservation, located along the Missouri River in central South Dakota, abounds with white-tailed and mule deer, buffalo and elk, ring-necked pheasants, prairie-chickens, sharp-tailed grouse, ducks, geese, prairie dogs and coyotes. There are few places in the nation that can match the variety of hunting offered by the Lower Brule Department of Wildlife, Fish and Recreation.
About Lower Brule Wildlife
The Lower Brule Sioux Reservation is located in central South Dakota on the western edge of the Missouri River.
The topography of the Reservation is characterized by rugged breaks adjacent to the Missouri River that gradually give way to gently undulating prairie. Grasslands dominate the landscape but agriculture is prevalent in areas that are conducive. This diversity of habitat is ideal for many species of wildlife. The hunting opportunities that exist on the Lower Brule Sioux Reservation are second to none. Prairie-chickens and sharp-tailed grouse are abundant. Exceptional mule deer and white-tailed deer are harvested annually. Pheasant hunting is world class. The Reservation is located within the central flyway and at times has over one hundred thousand staging ducks and geese. Wild turkeys, which were extinct for decades, have been successfully reintroduced and are flourishing. Buffalo and elk have also been successfully reintroduced and provide a unique hunting experience.
The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Department of Wildlife, Fish and Recreation has been actively managing the wildlife resources and improving habitat on the reservation for over 30 years. Population surveys are conducted annually on all game species. At the end of the hunting seasons, all hunters are sent questionnaires and asked to provide information that helps biologists determine harvest rates of game species. This information is used to develop recommendations for the following hunting season. Thousands of trees and hundreds of acres of food plots are planted annually. In addition, thousands of acres of marginal cropland has been restored to grasslands in the last decade. Rare and endangered species such as black-footed ferret and swift fox have been reintroduced. Few agencies are managing wildlife at the level of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. Ask us about our new cabins where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Missouri River guaranteed to heighten your hunting, fishing, hiking or viewing experience.
Lower Brule is outdoor recreation at its best. For more information, please call the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Department of Wildlife, Fish and Recreation at (605) 473-5666 or Contact Us by email.
