Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Area

02/19/2026

With the Unit 2 Canada Goose Season ending on February 15th, the Light Goose Conservation Order opened on February 16th and will run until May 15th. As we don’t typically see much of a Light Goose Migration through this area, compared to eastern portions of the state, the LOWAA Registration Fields will be First-Come, First-Served for the Light Goose Conservation Order.

02/10/2026

Reminder…Last Day of the Unit 2 Canada Goose Season is Sunday, February 15th.

01/31/2026

***Reminder*** Don’t forget to purchase your 2026 SDGFP Hunting License!
2025 Licenses end on 1/31/2026.
With the colder weather this past week, we have seen a noticeable increase in Canada geese in the Pierre area with several hunting groups registering to hunt the LOWAA Decoy-Only Registration Fields and having good success! The Unit 2 Canada Goose Season runs through February 15th.
Daily Field Drawings occur exactly 1 hour before sunrise at the LOWAA Registration Trailer.

12/26/2025

***Attention*** With an increased interest in hunting the LOWAA Registration Fields, we will be opening the Registration Trailer for daily field drawings starting tomorrow morning, 12-27-25.

Field Drawings for the Registration Fields will be conducted exactly 1 hour before sunrise at the Registration Trailer (44.57589, -100.36499).

Decoy Loaner Trailers can be checked out by following the directions at this link:
https://gfp.sd.gov/lower-oahe/

12/05/2025

We are starting to see more Canada geese and mallards on the Missouri River in the Pierre area with the small waterbodies freezing over. Numbers have increased over the past week and a few hunting groups have been out. The Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Area remains open on a first-come, first served basis for the time being. Information on the Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Area can be found on this GFP Webpage (https://gfp.sd.gov/lower-oahe/)

11/09/2025

The Unit 2 Canada Goose season opened on November 3rd and will run until February 15th. Crop harvest continues at the Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Area (LOWAA) (https://gfp.sd.gov/lower-oahe/). Until a significant number of waterfowl arrive in this area, the LOWAA Registration-Only Fields will be available on a First-Come, First-Served basis.

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07/15/2025

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We’re looking for someone passionate about wildlife, resource management, and the great outdoors. Someone like you.

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Title: Conservation Technician
Location: Central Region (Counties: Sully, Hughes, Stanley, Hand, Hyde)
As a Conservation Technician, you’ll:
▪️Implement habitat and wildlife management projects on state Game Production Areas.
▪️Lead seasonal staff and interns.
▪️Work on a variety of field tasks — tree planting, prescribed burns, fencing, mowing, w**d control, and more.
▪️Maintain equipment and ensure shop and office upkeep.
▪️Collaborate with local partners and contribute to long-term conservation goals.

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▪️Background in wildlife habitat or land management.
▪️Proficient in using equipment (tractors, UTVs, chainsaws, GPS/GIS tech).
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📆 Deadline: 7/31/2025

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05/22/2025

Here is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a job that involves habitat work in the Pierre area.

Keeping South Dakota beautiful takes work. Join the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks team as a Habitat Conservation Foreman. This is an amazing opportunity to make a difference.
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04/24/2025

We're looking to hire a Conservation Technician in Fort Pierre—don't miss this opportunity to join the team!

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10/28/2024

Below is the link to the report for the 2023 Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Decoy-Only Registration Area.

08/07/2024

The Stengle Tract adds over 500 acres of public land access in South Dakota.