I was thinking about going hunting back home near the southern end of the Red River Valley, and was wondering if anyone has been seeing any coyotes running around? I am also thinking about making a trip to South Dakota, but not sure yet. And does anyone know what the current prices for these things are? If i went to SD a little reimbursement would be an extra bonus!

Plenty coyotes in South Dakota.May be a little hard to find someone who will let you hunt their farm or ranch.You may find a few walk in areas that have coyotes.Last couple years the coyotes in the Southwestern prairie had issues with mange.Most of the ones we saw last year were pretty rough looking as far as hides go.Check the website they have plenty info there. www.sdgfp.info From their website. Coyotes may be hunted year-round in South Dakota. There is no daily or possession limit. To hunt coyotes (or fox, skunk) in South Dakota, residents are required to possess a resident predator/varmint license, or any other valid South Dakota resident hunting license South Dakota, residents are required to possess a resident predator/varmint license, or any other valid South Dakota resident hunting license.
Nonresidents must either possess a nonresident predator license or any other valid South Dakota nonresident hunting license. Predator licenses may be purchased over-the-counter at most LICENSING AGENTS throughout the state. Nonresidents can also purchase one online at www.gfplicenses.com


Coyotes may be hunted at night, but no artificial lights of any kind are permitted.

Although coyotes can be found and hunted throughout the state, the western half of South Dakota is where most of the hunting occurs. Western South Dakota offers rough river breaks and larger private holdings -- terrain best suitable for coyote hunting.

Although there are some large tracts of public land open to hunting in the western half of the state, private land, especially that located along the western river drainages, such as the White, Bad, Cheyenne, Moreau and Grand rivers, offers the best hunting. Permission from landowners is needed before hunting on private land.

Coyote Volunteers: If you are a coyote hunter and wish to add your name to a list of hunters looking for private lands on which to hunt coyotes, or if you are a landowner and want to access the list of volunteer coyote hunters, click >HERE<.

Public opportunities can be found on national grassland areas managed by the U.S. Forest Service. National grasslands include:

Buffalo Gap National Grasslands (605-745-4107) in southwestern South Dakota,
Fort Pierre National Grasslands (605-224-5517) in central South Dakota,
Grand River National Grasslands (605-374-3592) in northwestern South Dakota.
Maps are available from the grasslands offices. To order, call the appropriate grasslands office, or send a check for $6 along with a return address and a short note stating what map is wanted. (The Grand River Ranger District map includes the Grand River National Grassland in South Dakota and the Cedar River National Grassland in North Dakota.).

Public land of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers runs along either side of the Missouri River reservoirs (takeland) is also open to hunting, although access may be limited in some areas. Maps of these lands are available from Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers--Omaha District, Operations Division--CEMRO-OP-N, 215 North 17th St., Omaha, NE 68102-4987 (402-221-3900).

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also has a toll-free number 1-888-835-5971 to access the Missouri River Information Center from which ALL Missouri River maps can be attained.

Another option where the maps can be ordered is the corps' website at www.nwo.usace.army.mil

Note: Sylvatic plague has been detected in some counties in South Dakota. More information is available on this and other wildlife related diseases...
you are a coyote hunter and wish to add your name to a list of hunters looking for private lands on which to hunt coyotes, or if you are a landowner and want to access the list of volunteer coyote hunters, click >HERE<."

Hides are starting to come out of prime as spring approaches. I haven't checked prices lately as I don't harvest. Might pose this question over on Predator Masters and have better results. There are several SD coyote callers over there. Here's the link.

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I could help you out if you were heading for Idaho.

Thanks guys, my time for hunting this season has come and gone. I talked to a few guys that hunt down there and they mentioned that many landowners are more willing to allow you to hunt their land for coyotes, but won't let you down their driveway during deer season. I'll have to wait till next year to get out.