Treb,
I've not hunted ND, but SD Fish & Game has downloadable maps to put into your GPS that shows all the "state land" which is a mix of state, BLM, and private land that is open to the public to hunt. This cuts all the worry of making sure you're on the right land, etc..
SD licenses are purchaseable online. Very easy way to go. The area around Winner, Chamberlain, etc, is supposed to be the best this year.
The overall numbers of hunters was down in 2009 and 2010 in the Huron area. 2009 was really down, last year was still down a lot, but better than 2009.
I'll be in Huron SD on the openner with a new dog.
Last edited by Chuck H; 09/26/11 01:55 PM.