The Black Hills, South Dakota

2-3 Local Area Events4-5 Resident Services6 Custer County History7 Custer County Communities 8 Lawrence County History9 Lawrence County Communities 10 Meade County History11 Meade County Communities 12 Pennington County History 13 Pennington County Communities14-15 Parks & Recreation16-17 Local Area Attractions18-19 South Dakota Hunting Seasons20-21 DNR License Centers23 Fishing Licensing & Limits30 Local Area Snowmobile Trails31 George S. Mickelson Bicycle Trails

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Local Area Events

JANUARYBlack Hills Stock Show & Rodeo | Rapid CityRed Dirt Music Festival | DeadwoodISOC Deadwood Snocross Shootout | DeadwoodSnow Jam Winter Carnival | Lead Jammin’ The Peak Music Series | Lead

FEBRUARYNorthern Hills AG Fest | SturgisMardi Gras Weekend | DeadwoodAnnual Nemo 500 Out House Race | NemoCuster Restaurant Week

MARCHBlack Hills Horse Expo | Rapid CityBlack Hills Motorcycle Show | Rapid CityCountry Fair Spring Craft Show | Rapid CitySt. Patrick’s Day Weekend | DeadwoodMardi Gras celebration | Deadwood

APRILBlack Hills Horse Expo | Rapid CityBlack Hills Motorcycle Show | Rapid CityCountry Fair Spring Craft Show | Rapid CityAnnual Earth Day Expo | Rapid CityForks, Corks & Kegs - Food & Wine Festival | Deadwood

MAYCuster State Park Open House | Rapid CitySouth Dakota Air & Space Museum Open House | Rapid CityMemorial Day Flag Placement | SturgisYouth Rodeo Series | SturgisGalena Ghost Town Fundraiser | GalenaCinco de Mayo | DeadwoodAnnual Scale Model Fest | Ellsworth AFB

JUNEBlack Hills Art & Wine Festival | Rapid CityBlack Hills BBQ Festival | Rapid CityBlack Hills Bluegrass Festival | Rapid CityBlack Hills Fat Tire Festival | Rapid CityAnnual Make Music Black Hills | Rapid City

JUNE (CONTD.)Annual Black Hills Quilt Show & Sale | Rapid CityCavalry Days | Rapid CityCrazy Horse Stampede | Rapid CityCrazy Horse Volksmarch | Rapid CityWest Boulevard Summer Festival | Rapid CityWild Bill Days | Rapid CityYouth Rodeo Series | SturgisHistory Days | SturgisDeadwood PBRWild Bill Hickok Days | Deadwood

JULYBlack Hills Roundup Rodeo | Rapid CityHills Alive Music Festival | Rapid CityMount Rushmore Independence Day Celebration |Rapid CityNative Arts Gathering | Rapid CityRapid City Independence Day Celebration | Rapid CityYouth Rodeo Series | SturgisIndependence Day parade | DeadwoodWheeler Rally | DeadwoodDays of ‘76 Rodeo | Deadwood4th of July Celebration | CusterCuster Gold Discovery Days | CusterBlack Hills Corvette Classic | SpearfishFestival in the Park | Spearfish

AUGUSTCentral States Fair | Rapid CityKool Deadwood Nites | Rapid CitySturgis Motorcycle Rally | Sturgis, Rapid CityYouth Rodeo Series | SturgisSpirit of Sturgis Vintage Festival | SturgisSturgis Rally & Races | DeadwoodLegend’s Ride | DeadwoodKool Deadwood Nites | DeadwoodBadland’s Circuit Finals Steer Roping | DeadwoodCuster Cruisin’ - Mayor’s Ride | Custer

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SEPTEMBERCrazy Horse Autumn Volksmarch | Rapid CityCrazy Horse Night Blast | Rapid CityFireball Run Adventurally | Rapid CityDakota Polka Festival | Rapid CityDeadwood Jam | Rapid CityMickelson Trail Trek | Rapid CityPumpkin Festival | Rapid CityWine Train into the West | Rapid CitySturgis Off Road Rally | SturgisRush No More Jam Session | SturgisFriendraiser | SpearfishSpearfish Corn Maze | SpearfishHarvest Fest | SpearfishSouth Dakota Festival of Books | DeadwoodDeadwood Jam | DeadwoodOktoberfest | DeadwoodBuffalo Roundup & Arts Festival | CusterWall in the Fall Event | Wall

OCTOBERBierbörse | Rapid CityBlack Hills Powwow | Rapid CityCountry Fair Fall Show | Rapid CityFall Festival | Rapid CityNative American Day | Rapid CityFamily Fall Blast | Sturgis

OCTOBER (CONTD.)Spearfish Corn Maze | SpearfishWild West Songwriter’s Festival | DeadwoodDeadweird | DeadwoodPumpkin Fest | Belle FourcheHalloween Parade | Belle Fourche

NOVEMBERCountry Fair Holiday Show | Rapid CityFestival of Lights Parade | Rapid CityMain Street Square Holiday Celebration | Rapid CityPinedale Annual Bazaar | Rapid CityAnnual Art & Wine Walk | Rapid CityVeteran’s Appreciation Weekend | DeadwoodDeadwood’s Winter WonderlandAnnual Buffalo Auction | Custer

DECEMBERCountry Fair Christmas Show | Rapid CityMain Street Square Winter Market | Rapid CityAnnual Lakota Nation Invitational | Rapid CityChristmas Parade | CusterAnnual Black Hills Cowboy Christmas | LeadAnnual Hillfest | Hill City

* Events are subject to change

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MEADE COUNTYAuditor ...................................................................................................................(605) 347-2360Building & Ground Maintenance ....................................................................................347-2360Director of Equalization ...................................................................................................347-3818Emergency ............................................................................................................................911Emergency Management ...............................................................................................347-4222Extension Office .............................................................................................................347-2436Health Department ........................................................................................................347-5650Highway Department .....................................................................................................347-4565Human Resources ...........................................................................................................720-1625Register of Deeds ............................................................................................................347-2356 Sheriff .............................................................................................................................347-2681State’s Attorney ..............................................................................................................347-4491Treasurer .........................................................................................................................347-7623Veterans Services ...........................................................................................................347-7623

PENNINGTON COUNTYAuditor ...................................................................................................................(605) 394-2152Building & Ground Maintenance ....................................................................................394-2174Director of Equalization ...................................................................................................394-2175Emergency ............................................................................................................................911Emergency Management ...............................................................................................394-2185Extension Office .............................................................................................................394-2188Health Department ........................................................................................................394-2156Highway Department .....................................................................................................394-2166Human Resources ...........................................................................................................721-6112Register of Deeds ............................................................................................................394-2177 Sheriff .............................................................................................................................394-6113State’s Attorney ..............................................................................................................394-2191Treasurer .........................................................................................................................394-2161Veterans Services ...........................................................................................................394-2266

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Residential Services

CUSTER COUNTYAuditor ...................................................................................................................(605) 673-8173Building & Ground Maintenance ....................................................................................673-8117Director of Equalization ...................................................................................................673-8170Emergency ............................................................................................................................911Emergency Management ...............................................................................................673-8128Extension Office .............................................................................................................673-4971Health Department ........................................................................................................673-2847Highway Department .....................................................................................................673-5678Human Resources ...........................................................................................................673-8175Register of Deeds ............................................................................................................673-8171 Sheriff .............................................................................................................................673-8176State’s Attorney ..............................................................................................................673-8175Treasurer .........................................................................................................................673-8172Veterans Services ...........................................................................................................673-8123

LAWRENCE COUNTYAuditor ...................................................................................................................(605) 578-1941Building & Ground Maintenance ....................................................................................578-1570Director of Equalization ...................................................................................................578-3680 Emergency ............................................................................................................................911Emergency Management ...............................................................................................578-2122Extension Office .............................................................................................................642-6200Health Department ........................................................................................................578-2660Highway Department .....................................................................................................578-2183 Human Resources ...........................................................................................................578-2402Register of Deeds ............................................................................................................578-3930 Sheriff .............................................................................................................................578-2230State’s Attorney ..............................................................................................................578-1707 Treasurer .........................................................................................................................578-1862 Veterans Services ...........................................................................................................578-9748

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Custer County CommunitiesBUFFALO GAPBuffalo Gap, founded in 1877, was named due to buffalo traveling through the gap of the nearby Beaver Creek. A post office was established and by 1884 there were over 1200 people in residence. As the railroad arrived in 1885, the area continued to grow and had a variety of sa-loons, hotels, specialty shops and a bank. A boomtown and cattle town, Buffalo Gap has since grown to a small rural community. Today Buffalo Gap is home to approximately 154 residents.

CUSTER (COUNTY SEAT)General George A. Custer commanded an expedition to the area in search of gold in 1874. As gold was discovered, a community was quickly founded and Custer was originally known as Stonewall. By 1875 there were several thousand people panning for gold and Stonewall was renamed Custer. Within a year, news spread of gold found in Deadwood Gulch and Custer was left almost abandoned. In 1877 Custer was selected as the county seat and the area grew slow-ly. The Harney National Forest Headquarters were established in 1898 and Custer State Park was then founded in 1913. Today Custer is home to approximately 1,980 residents.

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Custer county History

As gold was discovered in the Black Hills, Custer County was established. Founded in 1877, Custer County was named after General George A. Custer. The county seat was originally cho-sen as Hayward, but due to an undecided election, Custer City was able to successfully battle for the county seat. Residents of Custer City devised a plan of staging a massacre to distract Hayward officials and the county seat was secured. As the Burlington Railroad arrived in 1890, Custer County continued to grow until the gold rush ended. Industry began to include agri-culture, mining, ranching and tourism. Today Custer County is home to approximately 7,924 residents.

BUFFALO GAP – pop. 154CUSTER (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 1,980 FAIRBURN – pop. 75

HERMOSA – pop. 351PRINGLE – pop. 113*Populations are approximate.

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Lawrence County CommunitiesDEADWOOD (COUNTY SEAT)Once an illegal community, Deadwood was incorporated in 1876 and named after dead trees found in the nearby canyon. Gambling, prostitution and gold mining attracted settlers and by 1880 its population reached 5,000. Deadwood became famous for the murder of Wild Bill Hickok and the community was widely recognized for its lawless character. As the gold rush ended, Deadwood was almost destroyed by fire. The railroad arrived in 1881 and Deadwood continued to prosper, having the first telephone service in South Dakota. It was the trading center for the Black Hills and selected as the county seat. Today Deadwood is home to approximately 1,272 residents.

LEADIn 1876 the Homestake Mining Company founded Lead as a company town. As families grew, the need for education grew. Phoebe Hearst, local resident, established a kindergarten school and a library in 1900. As the gold rush slowed, Lead’s population began to decline. With over four hun-dred historic buildings, much of Lead was registered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Today Lead is home to approximately 2,848 residents.

SPEARFISHThe name Spearfish was coined by local Native Americans and fur traders and trappers as the local stream was a prime place for spearing fish. The community was platted in 1876 and a post office and general store were established a year later. The Spearfish Normal School was built in 1883, which is now recognized as Black Hills State University. As the railroad arrived in 1893, Spearfish continued to grow. The D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery and Matthew’s Opera House are locat-ed here, attracting visitors annually. Today Spearfish is home to approximately 9,979 residents.

WHITEWOODWhitewood was established in 1888 and as the railroad arrived, the area began to thrive. The railroad station became the heart of the community and Whitewood was known as the Hub of the Hills. As the gold rush ended, development began to slow. Today Whitewood is home to ap-proximately 856 residents.

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Lawrence County History

Lawrence County was organized in 1877 and named in honor of its first county treasurer, Colonel John Lawrence. Although Lawrence County was one of the smallest counties in South Dakota, it included half the population and wealth of the Black Hills, estimated at 18,000 people and 11 million dollars in 1903. Settlers arrived in search of gold and communities were established near stage coach stops and rail lines. With the gold rush, Lawrence County was booming. As the gold rush ended, development slowed. Deadwood was voted as the county seat and was home to several historical figures including Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. At one point, Deadwood was the largest city in South Dakota. Today Lawrence County is home to approximately 23,498 residents.

CENTRAL CITY – pop. 138DEADWOOD (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 1,272 LEAD – pop. 2,848NORTH SPEARFISH – pop. 2,306

SPEARFISH – pop. 9,979SAINT ONGE – pop. 347WHITEWOOD – pop. 856*Populations are approximate.

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Meade County Communities

BOX ELDERSettled in a fertile valley, Box Elder was founded as the railroad arrived in 1907. It was named af-ter the local box elder trees and the community began to grow. A post office, school and general stores were established, attracting many settlers. It is the site of the Ellsworth Airforce Base and the Air and Space Museum. Today Box Elder is home to approximately 4,271 residents.

ELLSWORTH AIRFORCE BASEThe Ellsworth Airforce Base was established in 1942 to train military pilots for World War II. It was first known as the Rapid City Army Air Base until it was renamed in honor of Brigadier General Richard E. Ellsworth. It now houses the 28th Bomb Wing of the Air Combat Command and is NASA Space Shuttle’s emergency landing site. Today the Ellsworth Airforce Base is home to ap-proximately 4,165 residents.

PIEDMONTAs the railroad arrived in the late 1800s, Piedmont was established. Its name is French for foot of the mountain, as it lies near the base of the Black Hills. The community attracted miners, lumber-ers and pioneers and has since continued to grow. Piedmont was officially incorporated in 2008. Today Piedmont is home to approximately 2,820 residents.

STURGIS (COUNTY SEAT)Fort Meade was established in 1878 to defend settlers and gold miners of the Black Hills area and Sturgis grew as a boomtown. Sturgis became a stagecoach and freight stop and the com-munity was named in honor of Colonel Samuel D. Sturgis, Fort Meade commander. Sturgis was incorporated in 1888 and later selected as the county seat. As the gold rush ended, development slowed until 1938 when Pappy Hoel and Jack Pine Gypsies started the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The rally, first called the Black Hills Classic, featured racing and stunts and now draws over 500,000 attendants annually, giving Sturgis the nickname Motorcycle City USA. Sturgis is also the site of Bear Butte, sacred grounds which have been established as a state park. Today Sturgis is home to approximately 5,981 residents.

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Meade County History

Meade County, the largest county in South Dakota, was named in honor of General George Meade whom Fort Meade is named for. It was established in 1878 and settled by prospectors in search of gold and soldiers stationed at Fort Meade. Communities grew quickly near stage coach stops and from 1900 to 1910, the population of Meade County grew from almost 5,000 to over 12,000. Industry began to include agriculture, ranching and tourism. Today Meade County is home to approximately 23,916 residents.

BLACKHAWK – pop. 2,432BOX ELDER – pop. 4,271 ELLSWORTH AFB – pop. 4,165FAITH – pop. 439

PIEDMONT – pop. 2,820STURGIS (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 5,981SUMMERSET – pop. 429*Populations are approximate.

Pennington County Communities

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HILL CITYHill City, the oldest city in Pennington County, grew as a mining town in the 1800s. First settled in 1876, Hill City was originally known as Hillyo. A post office was established in 1877 and as the gold rush ended, Hill City was left almost deserted. With the discovery of tin in 1883, Hill City was once again booming. A school was built in 1921 and the area grew as a popular tourist destina-tion with the establishment of Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. Today Hill City is home to approximately 927 residents.

KEYSTONEGold was found in the Keystone area and was first settled by Fred J. Cross in 1877. Originally known as Crossville, Keystone was platted by Jacob Reed and the community was renamed. Key-stone grew as a boomtown and with the arrival of the railroad in 1900, its population reached 2,000. As Mount Rushmore was constructed, Keystone housed a majority of the workers and development continued. Today Keystone is home to approximately 327 residents.

RAPID CITY (COUNTY SEAT)Rapid City was established in 1876 and platted by John Brennen and Samuel Scott. It was named after nearby Rapid Creek and promoted as the Gateway to the Black Hills. As a source for mining supplies, Rapid City grew to become a trading center. With the arrival of the railroad, Rapid City became an important transportation hub. It was selected as the county seat and is now a popular tourist destination. Today Rapid City is home to approximately 67,107 residents.

WALLWall, named for its proximity to the the high wall of the Badlands, grew as a small community in the late 1800s. With the establishment of the Wall Drug Store in 1931, Wall has grown to a well known tourist destination attracting nearly 12,000 visitors each day. Today Wall is home to ap-proximately 821 residents.

Pennington County History

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Pennington County was organized in 1875 and was named in honor of Dakota Territory Governor John L. Pennington. The original county seat was located in Sheridan until it was moved to Rapid City. With the arrival of the Gold Rush, prospectors and miners flocked to the area. Mining camps became cities and by 1910, the population of Pennington County reached 12,453. As the gold rush came to a halt, tourism replaced industry. In 1941 Mount Rushmore was completed by Gut-zon Borglum and dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge, now attracting over 3 million visitors annually. Today Pennington County is home to approximately 100,850 residents.

ASHLAND HEIGHTS – pop. 837COLONIAL PINE HILLS – pop. 2,561 CREIGHTON – pop. 2,561GREEN VALLEY – pop. 768HILL CITY – pop. 927KEYSTONE – pop. 327NEW UNDERWOOD – pop. 690OWANKA – pop. 132

QUINN – pop. 46RAPID CITY (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 67,107RAPID VALLEY – pop. 7,043WALL – pop. 821WASTA – pop. 76WICKSVILLE – pop. 139*Populations are approximate.

MINUTEMAN MISSILE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE21280 Hwy. 240 | Philip Located on 6 acres, Minuteman Missile National Historic site preserves the Minute-man II, a nuclear warhead missile from the Cold War era. Established in 1999, it features a missile launch facility and control center that was deactivated in 1991.

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL13000 Hwy. 244 Bldg. 31 Suite 1 | Keystone Located on over 1,200 acres, Mount Rush-more National Memorial was completed in 1941 by Gutzon Borglum. Representing the first 150 years of American history, United States Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are carved in the moun-tain.

SHADEHILL STATE RECREATION AREA19150 Summerville Rd. | ShadehillLocated on over 2,000 acres, Shadehill State Recreation Area features a large reservoir built in 1951 and features a variety of recre-ational opportunities.

WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK26611 Hwy. 385 | Hot Springs Located on 28,295 acres, Wind Cave National Park was the first cave in the world to be selected as a national park. Established in 1903, it features 95 percent of the world’s calcite formations.

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Parks & RecreationANGOSTURA STATE RECREATION AREA13157 N Angostura Rd. | Hot SpringsLocated on 14,720 acres, Angostura State Recreation Area features a large reservoir built in 1949. It was recognized for its hot springs and has since become a popular vacation and recreation spot.

BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK25216 Ben Reifel Rd. | Rapid City Located on 244,000 acres, Badlands National Park was established in 1939 to conserve na-tive animals and fossils. It features Red Shirt Table, a 10 mile long mountain that reaches 3,340 feet.

BEAR BUTTE STATE PARKP.O. Box 688 | SturgisLocated on over 563 acres, Bear Butte State Park is a sacred area that is home to a variety of religious ceremonies, rock formations and wildlife. Established in 1961, it features a variety of recreational opportunities.

BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST1019 5th St. N | CusterLocated on over 1.25 million acres, Black Hills National Forest is home to Harney Peak, South Dakota’s tallest mountain. Established in 1907, it features a wildlife preserve and 11 reservoirs.

CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL12151 Ave. of the Chiefs | Crazy HorseLocated on 328 acres, Crazy Horse Memorial was started in 1948 by Korczak Ziółkowski to honor Crazy Horse, an Oglala Lakota Indian warrior. Upon completion, it will be the larg-est sculpture in the world.

CUSTER NATIONAL FOREST1310 Main St. | BillingsLocated on over 1.27 million acres, Custer National Forest is home to Indian burial grounds, cave paintings, the Grasshopper Glacier and a wildlife preserve. Established in 1905, it features a variety of recreational opportunities.

DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENTP.O. Box 10 | Devils Tower Located 5,112 feet above sea level, Devils Tower Monument was established in 1906. It is made of sedimentary rocks and formations dating over 195 million years old and is the nation’s first National Monument.

JEWEL CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT11149 Hwy.16 Bldg. B12 | CusterLocated on 1347 acres, Jewel Cave National Monument is the second longest cave in the world spanning over 147 miles of charted passages. Established in 1908, it features calcite crystals, stalactites, stalagmites and the rare hydromagnesite balloon, a cave formation known as moonmilk.

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MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY501 St. Joseph St. E | Rapid City | (800) 544-8162

OLD GOVERNORS MANSION3777 Anderson Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 393-2344

OLD MACDONALD’S FARM23691 Busted Five Ct. | Rapid City | (605) 737-4815

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF RAPID CITY601 Columbus St | Rapid City | (605) 394-1786

PETRIFIED FOREST OF THE BLACK HILLS8228 Elk Creek Rd. | Piedmont | (877) 286-9400

PIONEER AUTO SHOW & PRAIRIE TOWN503 5th St. E | Murdo | (605) 669-2691

PRAIRIE BERRY WINERY23837 US-385 | Hill City | (877) 226-9453

PRAIRIE EDGE TRADING CO. & GALLERIES606 Main St. | Rapid City | (800) 541-2388

REPTILE GARDENS8955 Hwy. 16 S | Rapid City | (605) 342-5873

RUSHMORE CAVE13622 SD-40 | Keystone | (605) 255-4384

RUSHMORE PLAZA CIVIC CENTER444 Mount Rushmore Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 394-4115

RUSHMORE TRAMWAY ADVENTURES213 Cemetery Rd. | Keystone | (605) 666-4478

SANFORD LAB HOMESTAKE VISITOR CENTER160 Main St. W | Lead | (605) 584-3110

SCULPTOR’S STUDIO13000 SD-244 | Keystone| (605) 574-2523

SOUTH DAKOTA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM2890 Davis Dr. | Ellsworth AFB | (605) 385-5189

STORYBOOK ISLAND1301 Sheridan Lake Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 342-6357

STURGIS MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME999 Main St. | Sturgis | (605) 347-2001

SUZIE CAPPA ART CENTER722 St Joseph St. | Rapid City | (605) 791-3578

TERRY PEAK SKI AREA21120 Stewart Slope Rd. | Lead | (605) 584-2165

THE APEX GALLERY501 E. Saint Joseph St. | Rapid City | (605) 394-2511

THE BLACK HILLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAPO Box 2246 | Rapid City | (605) 394-2679

THE CITY OF PRESIDENTS512 Main St. | Rapid City | (605) 718-8484

THE JOURNEY MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER222 New York St. | Rapid City | (605) 394-6923

THE NATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL WAX MUSEUM609 Hwy 16A | Keystone | (605) 666-4455

THE SCULPTURE PROJECT: PASSAGE OF WIND & WATER512 Main St. | Rapid City | (605) 716-7979

WATIKI INDOOR WATERPARK RESORT1314 N Elk Vale Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 718-2445

WALL DRUG STORE510 Main St. | Wall | (605) 279-2175

WONDERLAND CAVE12634 Alpine Rd. | Nemo | (605) 578-1728

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Area AttractionsADAMS MUSEUM & HOUSE54 Sherman St. | Deadwood | (605) 578-3724

AKTA LAKOTA MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER1301 Main St. N | Chamberlain | (800) 798-3452

ART ALLEY599 7th St. | Rapid City | (806) 893-4592

BEAR COUNTRY U.S.A.13820 Hwy. 16 S | Rapid City | (605) 343-2290

BIG THUNDER GOLD MINE604 Blair St. | Keystone | (605) 666-4847

BLACK ELK PEAKSylvan Lake | Keystone

BLACK HILLS BALLOONS25158 Little Teeton Rd. | Custer | (605) 673-2520

BLACK HILLS CAVERNS2600 Cavern Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 343-0542

BLACK HILLS CENTRAL RAILROAD 1880 TRAIN222 Railroad Ave. | Hill City | (605) 574-2222

BLACK HILLS COMMUNITY THEATRE601 Columbus St. | Rapid City | (605) 394-1787

BLACK HILLS & FT. PIERRE RAILROAD ROUNDHOUSE423 Hatchery Circle. | Spearfish | (605) 642-4430

BLACK HILLS MINING MUSEUM323 Main St. W | Lead | (605) 584-1605

BLACK HILLS MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY117 Main St. | Hill City | (605) 574-4505

BLACK HILLS WILD HORSE SANCTUARY12165 Highland Rd. | Hot Springs | (800) 252-6652

CHAPEL IN THE HILLS3788 Chapel Ln. | Rapid City | (605) 342-8281

COSMOS MYSTERY AREA24040 Cosmos Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 343-9802

CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL12151 Ave. of the Chiefs | Crazy Horse | (605) 673-4681

CUSTER COUNTY 1881 COURTHOUSE MUSEUM411 Mt. Rushmore Rd. | Custer | (605) 673-2443

DAHL ARTS CENTER713 7th St. | Rapid City | (605) 394-4101

D.C. BOOTH HISTORIC FISH HATCHERY423 Hatchery Circle | Spearfish | (605) 642-4430

DINOSAUR PARK940 Skyline Dr. | Rapid City | (605) 343-8687

EASY GLIDER PARK22493 Hwy. 385 S | Deadwood | (605) 324-0783

EVANS PLUNGE MINERAL SPRINGS1145 River St. N | Hot Springs | (605) 745-5165

FIREHOUSE WINE CELLARS620 Main St. | Rapid City | (605) 716-9463

FOUR MILE OLD WEST TOWN MUSEUM11921 Hwy. 16 W | Custer | (605) 673-3905

FT. MEADE MUSEUMBuilding 55 | Fort Meade | (605) 347-9822

HIGH PLAINS WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER825 Heritage Dr. | Spearfish | (605) 642-9378

HISTORIC ELKS THEATRE512 6th St. | Rapid City | (605) 343-7888

JEWEL CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT11149 Hwy. 16 - Bldg. B12 | Custer | (605) 673-2288

MEMORIAL PARK/BERLIN WALL EXHIBIT444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. N | Rapid City | (800) 487-3223

MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT1300 Hwy. 244 | Keystone | (605) 574-3171

MUSEUM AT BLACK HILLS INSTITUTE117 E Main St. | Hill City | (605) 574-4289

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DEER SEASON (CONTD.)East & West River AntlerlessStart: Dec 12, 2020-End: Dec 20, 2020

ELK SEASONPrairieSee application for season dates.Online Application DatesStart: Apr 24, 2020-End: May 15, 2020ArcheryStart: Sep 1, 2020-End: Sep 30, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Apr 24, 2020-End: May 15, 2020Custer State Park ArcheryStart: Sep 1, 2020-End: Sep 30, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Apr 24, 2020-End: May 15, 2020Black Hills Firearms See application for season dates.Start: Oct 1, 2020-End: Dec 31, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Apr 24, 2020-End: May 15, 2020Custer State Park FirearmsStart: Oct 1, 2020-End: Oct 31, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Apr 24, 2020-End: May 15, 2020

MOUNTAIN GOAT SEASON - BLACK HILLS Start: Sep 1, 2020-End: Dec 31, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Apr 24, 2020-End: May 15, 2020

MOUNTAIN LION - BLACK HILLSStart: Dec 26, 2019-End: Apr 30, 2020 Online Application DatesStart: Nov 6, 2019-End: Apr 30, 2020Custer State Park Access Permit See application for all season dates.Start: Dec 26, 2019-End: Apr 30, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Nov 6, 2019-End: Dec 4, 2019*StatewideStart: Jan 1, 2020-End: Dec 31, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Jan 1, 2020-End: Tentative

NON-TROPHY BUFFALOCuster State ParkStart: Oct 20, 2020-End: Nov 13, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Aug 21, 2020-End: Sep 2, 2020

TROPHY BUFFALOCuster State ParkStart: Nov 16, 2020-End: Jan 15, 2021Online Application DatesStart: Aug 21, 2020-End: Sep 2, 2020

TURKEY Spring Mentored ArcheryStart: Apr 4, 2020-End: May 31, 2020 Online Application DatesStart: Mar 8, 2020-End: May 20, 2020Adams Nature Area and Good Earth State Park Access Archery PermitStart: Apr 4, 2020-End: Apr 30, 2020 Online Application DatesStart: Feb 15, 2020-End: Mar 7, 2020Spring ArcheryStart: Apr 4, 2020-End: May 31, 2020 Online Application DatesStart: Jan 22, 2020-End: May 20, 2020Spring Black HillsStart: Apr 11, 2020-End: May 31, 2020 Online Application DatesStart: Jan 22, 2020-End: May 31, 2020Spring Custer State ParkStart: Apr 11, 2020-End: May 17, 2020 Online Application DatesStart: Jan 22, 2020-End: Feb 14, 2020Spring Mentored FirearmsStart: Apr 11, 2020-End: May 31, 2020 Online Application DatesStart: Mar 8, 2020-End: May 31, 2020Spring PrairieStart: Apr 11, 2020-End: May 31, 2020 Online Applications DatesStart: Jan 22, 2020-End: Feb 14, 2020Turkey Season - FallStart: Nov 1, 2020-End: Jan 31, 2021 Online Application DatesStart: Aug 15, 2020-End: Sep 11, 2020Fall MentoredStart: Nov 1, 2020-End: Jan 31, 2021 Online Application DatesStart: Oct 11, 2020-End: Jan 31, 2021

*Disclaimer: The dates listed are tentative, for more detailsgo to: http://gfp.sd.gov/hunting/future-dates.aspx

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Hunting SeasonsFor general information on firearm safety training Contact the SD DNR.

For specific zone areas/dates:Online: www.wildinfo@state.sd.us, Telephone: 605.362.3571

CARRy yOuR liCENSE ON yOuR SmARTPhONE DEviCE: Before heading into the field this fall, log into your GFP online licensing account from your smart-phone device to view your small game, fishing or trapping license and take a picture or screenshot

of it with your device (Android, iPhone, etc.).This electronic version is now an acceptable method of carrying a small game, fishing or trap-

ping license. if you choose to print and carry a paper copy of your small game, fishing or trapping license, that continues to be an allowed practice

2020 SEASON DATESANTELOPE SEASON ArcheryStart: Aug 15, 2020-End: Sep 25, 2020 FirearmsStart: Sep 26, 2020-End: Oct 11, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Jul 20, 2020-End: Aug 14, 2020LandownerStart: Sep 26, 2020-End: Oct 11, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Sep 6, 2020-End: Oct 11, 2020Archery 2nd SeasonStart: Oct 12, 2020-End: Oct 31, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Jul 19, 2020-End: Oct 31, 2020

BIGHORN SHEEP SEASON - BLACK HILLSStart: Sep 1, 2020-End: Dec 31, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Apr 24, 2020-End: May 15, 2020

DEER SEASONArcheryStart: Sep 1, 2020-End: Jan 1, 2021Nonresident Online Application DatesStart: Feb 25, 2020-End: Apr 1, 2020Apprentice and MentoredStart: Sep 12, 2020-End: Jan 1, 2021 National Wildlife Refuge DeerSee application for season dates.Start: Oct 14, 2020-End: Dec 15, 2020Online Application DatesStart: May 24, 2020-End: Jun 12, 2020Black HillsStart: Nov 1, 2020-End: Nov 30, 2020Online Application DatesStart: May 24, 2020-End: Jun 12, 2020

DEER SEASON (CONTD.)Custer State ParkSee application for season dates specifics.Start: Nov 1, 2020-End: Dec 15, 2020Online Application DatesStart: May 24, 2020-End: Jun 12, 2020West RiverStart: Nov 14, 2020-End: Nov 29, 2020Online Application DatesStart: May 24, 2020-End: Jun 12, 2020West River LandownerStart: Nov 14, 2020-End: Nov 29, 2020Online Application DatesStart: Sep 6, 2020-End: TentativeWest River Special BuckStart: Nov 14, 2020-End: Nov 29, 2020 Online Application DatesStart: Mar 22, 2020-End: Apr 17, 2020East River Special BuckStart: Nov 21, 2020-End: Dec 6, 2020 Online Application DatesStart: Mar 22, 2020-End: Apr 17, 2020East River LandownerStart: Nov 21, 2020-End: Dec 6, 2020 Online Application DatesStart: Sep 6, 2020-End: TentativeEast RiverStart: Nov 21, 2020-End: Dec 6, 2020Online Application DatesStart: May 24, 2020-End: Jun 12, 2020Muzzleloader Antlerless Only WhitetailStart: Dec 1, 2020-End: Jan 1, 2021MuzzleloaderStart: Dec 1, 2020-End: Jan 1, 2021 Online Application DatesStart: May 24, 2020-End: Jun 12, 2020

you can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickersthrough the Electronic license System. Online http://gfp.sd.gov, 605.223.7660

Or visit one of the ElS agents available throughout the area:

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BOX ELDERBOX ELDER TRUE VALUE540 N Ellsworth Rd. | Bow Elder | (605) 791-0898

CUSTERCUSTER ACE HARDWARE833 Mt. Rushmore Rd. | Custer | (605) 673-3540

CUSTER CRAZY HORSE CAMPGROUND1116 N 5th St. | Custer | (605) 517-9016

CUSTER RESORT COMPANY 13389 Hwy. 16A | Custer | (605) 255-4772

FAITHLYNN’S DAKOTAMART123 Main St. S | Faith | (605) 967-2622

HILL CITYHEART OF THE HILLS EXXON101 Main St. | Hill City | (605) 574-4297

HILL CITY HARDWARE551 E Main St. | Hill City | (605) 574-2400

MT MEADOW STORE 11321 Gillette Prairie Rd. | Hill City | (605) 574-2636

KEYSTONEKEYSTONE COUNTRY STORE408 1st St. | Keystone | (605) 666-4912

LEADLYNNS DAKOTAMART145 Glendale Dr. | Lead | (605) 584-2905

SPEARFISH CANYON RESORTS10619 Roughlock Falls Rd. | Lead | (605) 584-3435

TWIN CITY ACE HARDWARE145 Glendale Dr Suite 2 | Lead | (605) 559-1110

RAPID CITYBLACK HILLS VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER1851 Discovery Cir. | Rapid City | (605) 355-3700

BOYD’S DRUG655 Mt. View Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 343-4864

CABELAS3231 E Mall Dr. | Rapid City | (605) 388-5600

FIRST STOP GUN & COIN701 Main St. | Rapid City | (605) 341-5211

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#449)1846 Eglin St. | Rapid City | (605) 342-8005

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#455)3216 E Hwy. 44 | Rapid City | (605) 343-4398

RAPID CITY HARDWARE770 Mountain View Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 343-5150

RUNNINGS (#27)1020 N LaCrosse St. | Rapid City | (605) 342-9008

SCHEELS1225 Elgin St. | Rapid City | (605) 342-9033

SHERIDAN LAKE MARINA16451 Sheridan Lake Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 574-2169

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RAPID CITY (CONTD.)WALMART (#1604)1200 N LaCrosse St. | Rapid City | (605) 342-9444

WALMART (#3872)100 Stumer Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 877-3291

WILEY COCK LODGE9701 Clarkson Rd. | Rapid City | (605) 593-1745

SPEARFISHHIGH MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS313 W Jackson Blvd. | Spearfish | (605) 717-2982

MINITMAN820 E Colorado Blvd. | Spearfish | (605) 642-4793

MINITMAN TOO611 E Jackson Blvd. | Spearfish | (605) 642-4945

WALMART (#1543)2825 1st Ave. | Spearfish | (605) 642-2460

STURGISLYNN’S DAKOTAMART1111 Lazelle St. | Sturgis | (605) 347-4483

STURGIS GUNS1861 Lazelle St. | Sturgis | (605) 561-4867

WALLWALL BUILDING CENTER109 South Blvd. | Wall | (605) 279-2158

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Fishing Licensing and Limits

2020 Resident FeesANNUAL FISHING...................................................................................................$28ONE-DAY FISHING....................................................................................................$8COMBINATION LICENSE...........................................................................................$55SENIOR COMBINATION (65 and over)........................................................................$40JUNIOR COMBINATION (6-18)...................................................................................$27SENIOR ANNUAL FISHING (65 and over)....................................................................$12GAME FISH SPEARING AND ARCHERY PERMIT...............................................................$5SETLINE..................................................................................................................$5HOOP NET..............................................................................................................$10

2020 Non Resident FeesANNUAL FISHING...................................................................................................$67ANNUAL FAMILY FISHING........................................................................................$67YOUTH ANNUAL FISHING (under 16)........................................................................$25THREE-DAY FISHING...............................................................................................$37ONE-DAY FISHING..................................................................................................$16GAME FISH SPEARING AND ARCHERY PERMIT..............................................................$5

SPECIES DAILY LIMIT Walleye (includes Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye) 4 (only one 20” or longer)Northern Pike 6Muskellunge, Tiger Muskie Catch & Release OnlyTrout, Salmon, Splake (any combination) 5Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass (any combination) 5Pearch 15Crappie 15Sunfish (Bluegill, Green, Pumpkinseed, Redear,Orangespotted in any cambination) 15White Bass/Rock Bass No LimitCatfish (any combination) 10Sturgeon Season ClosedPaddlefish Available by special permit onlySmelt 5 gallonsLake Herring/Lake Whitefish/Bullhead/Rough Fish No limit

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• Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet as most serious injuries are to the head. • Be sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit snugly. • Keep your bike in good shape by checking and oiling your chain, making sure your brakes work properly and maintaining your tire pressure. • Always ride with both hands on the handlebars except when do-ing turn signals. • When leaving a driveway, curb or alleyway always stop and check for traffic in both directions. • Cross only at in-tersections. • Use the crosswalk to walk your bike across busy intersections and follow the traffic signals. • Never ride against traf-fic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. • Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid busy streets. • Don’t ride near parked cars as doors can open and cause accidents. • Obey all traffic signs and traffic lights. • When biking with friends, ride in a single file. • Always pass other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say “On your left!” to make your presence known. • Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traf-fic of your changing direction.

Be Aware of yourSurroundings

Drink lotsof Water!

Bicycle Hand Signals

Bicycle Safety

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ATV Safety

• Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your chances of injury or death.• Slow down and don’t cut to the inside of the trail corners. It’s dangerous and il-legal. • If you snowmobile at night, don’t override your lights. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride off alone. • Drowning is one of the causes of many snow-mobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. • Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for oper-ating a snowmobile. • Use a full size helmet, goggles, or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and other debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmo-bile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If un-familiar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. • Know the weather forecast, especially the ice and snow conditions. • Be sure your snowmobile is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the months of use. • Familiarize yourself with the snow-mobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual that accompanies the snowmobile. • Do not pursue domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law enforcement officer.

NO TRESPASSING

PRIVATEPROPERTY

Snowmobile Safety Snowmobile Hand Signals

Please respect private

property and no trespassing signs. Stay on

trails. Exercise extreme caution on all lakes and streams. Obey all

state and local laws and ordinances. Do not operate snowmobiles/ATV’s on county roads or state highways.

KnowYourATV

Read the owner’s manualand know your vehicle thoroughly. • Check your vehicle before you ride. • Wear protec-tive equipment and clothing. • Don’t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. • Supervise young or inexperienced riders. • Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. • Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Drive at speeds that are appropriate to trail conditions. • Stay to the right on trails. • Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands • Know the weather forecast. • Make sure headlights and taillights work properly. • Maintain safe distances between other riders. • Reduce your speed when riding at night. • Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. • Young or beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course.

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Local Area Snowmobile Trails

Snowmobile Trail

George S. Mickelson Bicyce Trails

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Don’t like all the dirt in your fingernails while you work in the garden? Before you go out, run your fingernails across a bar of

soap and you’ll effectively seal the undersides of your nails so dirt cannot accumulate. Then, after you are all done gardening, use a toothpick or nailbrush to remove the soap and your nails will be sparkling clean.

Spray vegetable oil on your string trimmer to help prevent jamming or breaking (Treat before installing string in trimmer).

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Make a convenient measuring tool out of a long handled garden tool by laying it on the ground next to a tape measure. Use a permanent marker to copy the inches and feet. Next time you are spacing plants you already have a dual-purpose measur-ing tool in your hand!

Write the names of your plants (With a permanent marker) on the flat parts of stones of any size and lay them in front of your plants for natural looking markers.

The next time you boil or steam vegetables, use the leftover water to water potted patio plants, and you’ll be suprised at how the plants grow with “vege-soup.”

You can use leftover tea and coffee grounds to help acidify the soil of acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, gardenias and blueberries. A light sprinkle of about 1/4 of an inch applied once a month will help keep the pH of the soil on the acidic side.

You can use chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which often attacks young seedlings quite suddenly. Just add some tea to the soil around the soil of seedlings once a week for healthy plant.

Here is a really quick way to dry out your herbs: Just lay a sheet of newspaper on the seat of your car, arrange the herbs in a single layer, then roll up the windows and shut the car doors. Your herbs will be dry in no time!

Use your blender to grind up egg shells. Just like a mother bird chews up worms for the baby birds making the food easier to digest, grinding eggshells makes it easy for your garden to absorb the calcium egg shells retain.

Animals (cats especially) seem to think all of the hard work you’ve put into your garden looks like a huge litter box. To keep them from pooping on your basil and other plants, strategically place a few plastic forks around your plants to deter them from destroying your fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables.

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• Know where you can take shelter in seconds. • Have a place, everyone knows, to go to after the storm has passed. • Flying Debris is the biggest danger during a tornado. Your shelter space should have mattresses or thick blankets around, to protect yourselves. • Do NoT opEN YouR WiNDoWS to try & “equalize the pressure.” This only makes it easier for debris to injure you. • Also, STAY AWAY FRoM WiNDoWS!

• Constant rotation of the clouds base. • Flying/Rotating Debris under the cloud. Tornados Don’t Always have a visible funnel. • Heavy Rain or Hail followed either by an eerie Calm in the storm or Rapid wind changes & shifts. • Listen for loud, continuous rumbling with no breaks in it like thunder.

Precautions:

Things to Look and Listen For:

Lightning Distance TrackerYou can figure out how far away the

lightning is from you like this...Count the seconds inbetween the flash

of lightning & the crack of thunder.Divide the number of seconds by 5 &

you have your distance in miles.

0 seconds0 miles

5 seconds1.08 miles

20 seconds4.35 miles

60 seconds13.06 miles

Do Not Open YourWindows!

Tornado Safety

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