Ultimate Prairie Dog Hunting News
Shooting prairie dogs in South Dakota.Credit: (Backcountry Outfitters)
Ultimate Prairie Dog Hunting: 6 Great Hunts
Ultimate Prairie Dog Hunting is proud to offer 6 prairie dog hunting spots and outfitters on our website. Currently two are represented in South Dakota, one hunting spot in Kansas with 10,000+ acres, one from Montana, one from Wyoming and a new prairie dog spot in Colorado. Several hunting options exist such as: different price ranges, guided and unguided options, lodging on site, and large and small group options.PIERRE, S.D.- The S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department has used aerial photographs to help identify 622,000 acres of black-tailed prairie dog colonies in 22 western counties. That compares to a little more than 625,000 acres in the same area in 2006.
San Luis Valley Workshop to Address Prairie Dog Conservation - Jul. 11, 2009
ALAMOSA, Colo. -- Conservation of prairie dogs in the San Luis Valley will be the subject of a one-day workshop in Alamosa on Aug 18. The workshop, organized by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, is an early step in planning for conservation of the Gunnison's and white-tailed prairie dogs in western and southern Colorado.
Prairie Dog Hunt Winner Selected! - Jul. 10, 2009
Congratulations to Erik West who is the lucky winner of a prairie dog hunt contest giveaway worth over $900! This Montana prairie dog hunt will be scheduled for any open dates during the remainder of the 2009 season with Redbone Outfitting.
Recently released black-tailed prairie dogs welcome first pups - Jul. 02, 2009
Biologists were cautious in their predictions for the success of a black-tailed prairie dog colony established late last year in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area near Sonoita. After all, the 74 animals released in October faced some foreseen and many unforeseen challenges.
Win a FREE Prairie Dog Hunt! - Jun. 13, 2009
Ultimateprairiedoghunting.com along with Redbone Outfitting will be giving away a Free Montana Prairie Dog Hunting Trip for one lucky winner that is worth over $900! All you have to do to enter the drawing is complete and submit the form. No purchase is necessary, one entry per person over 18. Hunt can be scheduled for any open dates during the 2009 season. Transportation and licenses are not included.
Join us in the Ultimate Prairie Dog Hunting Forum - Mar. 10, 2009
The Ultimate Prairie Dog Hunting Forum is a great place to ask questions, share ideas, tips, or just plain and simple talk prairie dogging. Questions about hunting, land issues, legislation, or state by state questions? We have specific forums setup just for that. It's easy to join and use, and it's a great way to connect with other prairie dog hunters. It's a brand new forum dedicated just for prairie dogs, so we need your participation! Click Here to get started.
Black-tailed prairie dogs return to historical site in Arizona - Oct. 10, 2008
Nearly 50 years ago, they vanished from Arizona's landscape, but thanks to a multi-partner reintroduction effort, black-tailed prairie dogs are making a comeback.
DOW Extends Prairie Dog Comment Period - Oct. 03, 2008
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) has extended the time period for submitting comments on the "Colorado Gunnison's and White-tailed Prairie Dog Conservation Plan." Comments from the public will be accepted through Jan. 5, 2009.
Draft Prairie Dog Conservation Plan Released by DOW - Sep. 10, 2008
The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) has released for public review its draft conservation plan for the white-tailed and Gunnison's prairie dogs. This plan, when final, will be used as a guide to maintain these two species on native range on both public and private lands in Colorado.
Colorado Prairie Dog Hunting Ban Defeated - May. 02, 2008
Last week's meeting of the Colorado Wildlife Commission in Junction City, a proposed ban on prairie dog hunting was defeated by a 9 to 0 vote ensuring that the necessary hunting of these animals can continue.
