FRIDAY MAY 12TH - SUNDAY MAY 14TH, 2023
STARTING AND ENDING IN EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA (SPECIFIC LAKE TO BE DETERMINED)
TOTAL COST: $350 | DEPOSIT: $200 (THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE)
Plan to arrive in the afternoon on Friday May 12th and depart in the afternoon on Sunday May 14th.
GET READY! We are heading to South Dakota to chase walleyes in the prairie pothole region. The main target will be walleyes but we may catch bonus northerns, perch and crappie! We will be fishing South Dakota’s finest waters near Desmet, SD. We are working with 3 local fishing experts to find some good fishing! We will be splitting up between boats to experience the best open water fishing South Dakota has to offer. This area is a prime fishing area with many lakes that supply our target species, Walleye with some very aggressive Northern Pike action.
Please plan to arrive on Friday evening to relax and get to know the other ladies on this trip! We will discuss how we will split up between boats, what time we will be launching and returning. The locals taking us will be scouting the lakes prior and helping us get where the fish are biting! Saturday night we will plan to filet and prepare any fish caught that we want to eat that night, we will plan to fry them. Plan for a evening where we can relax, open up a drink and have a fun time to hangout. Any extra time can be spent at a local bar for entertainment or fishing off shore for species not yet reached the limit of.
We will fish Saturday until we catch our limit or decide to end and then turn around and get back out on Sunday morning. To fish these lakes, we will be catching these fish by majority of trolling. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY and all rods, reels, and tackle will be provided along with the expertise on how to use everything will be provided by our gracious local fisherman.
Each angler is allowed up to 4 walleye. ALL/ANY walleye caught under 20 inches will be kept. Each Angler is allowed one walleye over 20 inches. This ensures the future success of the fisheries.
Spring in South Dakota can be unpredictable so bringing enough layers to handle the elements between a rainy spring day to a full sun gorgeous Saturday on the lake. The Facebook group will be posting updates on the weather and lake conditions that we could be fishing in.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
For South Dakota residents you will need a resident fishing license and your habitat stamp. For any non-residents you will need a non-resident fishing license, non-resident habitat stamp which can be purchased here. https://gfp.sd.gov/hunt-fish-license/
DEPOSIT + PAYMENT INFORMATION
We are able to offer this weekend at only $350 per person, which will include a nonrefundable deposit of $275 and one additional payment of $200.
NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE AT REGISTRATION: $200
PAYMENT#1 OF 2 $150 DUE APRIL 1ST
MEALS AND A TIP TO YOUR GUIDES IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS TRIP.
AIRPORTS + TRAVEL INFORMATION
It’s always a good idea to book your flight after joining the facebook group! That way you are able to communicate with others attending the trip to book your flights in sync and split rental car or uber costs!
Nearest Airport: Sioux Falls, SD
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TRIP REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: UPON REGISTRATION, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH A LINK TO A PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP FOR THIS SPECIFIC TRIP. THIS GROUP IS WHERE YOU CAN CONNECT WITH OTHER TRIP ATTENDEES, ASK YOUR TRIP COORDINATOR QUESTIONS, AND RECEIVE ADDITIONAL TRIP DETAILS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO QUESTIONS@HERWILDERNESS.CO SO THAT WE CAN MAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS TO GET YOU THE TRIP DETAILS. PLEASE MAKE ALL PAYMENTS BY THEIR DUE DATES. IF PAYMENTS ARE LATE WE WILL WORK WITH YOU. HOWEVER IF THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION WE WILL ASSUME YOU ARE FORFEITING YOUR SPOT AND ANY PAYMENTS THAT YOU HAVE MADE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. BY REGISTERING FOR ANY HER WILDERNESS TRIP YOU ARE UNDER THE FULL UNDERSTANDING THAT THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OF PAYMENTS.
Please feel free to email questions@herwilderness.co with any questions about this trip!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I ATTEND A TRIP BY MYSELF?
Yes! Many of our members attend Her Wilderness event by themselves, and leave feeling like they have made new life long friends. This is a huge part of why we do what we do. We highly encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, come meet some new women who love the same things you do.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TO BRING ON A TRIP?
For each trip, we will create a private group with every member attending to use as the main form of communication. One week before the respective trip we will post in the individual trip’s Facebook group a “what to pack” list that will include information that we think will be helpful. Remember, this may not include everything you need for your specific style of hunting and fishing. It’s always a good idea to do your own research. We encourage you to reach out via email if you have any additional questions on what to bring. questions@herwilderness.co
CAN I GET A REFUND IF I CAN’T ATTEND A TRIP OR EVENT?
By registering for a trip, you check that you understand that there are NO refunds on your deposit. We may be able to offer a partial refund on additional payments made if we fill your spot with another attendee and the trip is completely filled. Your deposit will not be refunded even if your spot is filled.
DO HER WILDERNESS TRIPS INCLUDE A TIP?
No. As of January 1st, 2022 we no longer include a tip to our guides on our trips. We don’t always know how each person is feeling towards their experience and we want everyone to be in control of what they tip. Please be prepared to bring additional funds to give your guides a tip!
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF A TRIP IS SOLD OUT?
JOIN OUR WAIT LIST! If a trip you’re interested in is sold out and you’d like to be placed on the wait list, email questions@herwilderness.co. We almost ALWAYS have last minute spots open, and being on the wait list is the best way to snag them before we post them on social media.
These are just a few frequently asked questions and we have many more located on our FAQ’s page. If you have never attended a trip with us before we highly recommend clicking the button below to gather more information before registering!