South Dakota Walleyes Unlimited is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and improving all fisheries within the state of South Dakota. Through memberships, community involvement, and family participation we can restore the forage base and create restocking programs that will benefit all South Dakota waters. South Dakota Walleyes Unlimited will strive to accomplish these tasks in a fiscal, environmental, and responsible manner.

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June 23rd, 2012
Webster, SD
Brook Brown, a former resident of Aberdeen, and current Conservation Officer in Hayti, SD, was diagnosed with Stage IV Cancer in April, 2012. The purpose of the benefit is to take off some of the financial stresses that the Brown family will deal with in the coming months.

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Friday June 8 Saturday June 9 Sunday June 10 Volunteers Needed The organizers are in need of volunteers willing to bring their boat and take a couple kids fishing or just to show up to jump in a boat with another volunteer to help a couple of kids catch some fish.

If you are interested in helping out with this great event, please contact Ken Steiner at ken@capitalmotorsllc.com or Doug Iverson at DIverson@karmaninc.com.

If you have any questions, you can also contact GF&P at wildinfo@state.sd.us.

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June 8-10, 2012
Scheel's Parking Lot in Sioux Falls Friday NOON - 8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Scheels, 2101 W 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Cost: FREE
Age Group: This is a family event!

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June 23, 2012
For more information contact Mike Johnson, Chapter President at 605-391-5193.

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July 11, 2012
Hours 5:00 pm to 7:30pm followed by a fish fry.

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July 14, 2012
Sioux Empire Area Chapter is sponsoring a fishing tournament at Platte Creek.
One member of the team must be a current SDWU member. Limit of 50 teams. Included is a supper buffet and 100% payback (less the cost of supper). See application for all the tournament specifics.

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SDWU donated $2500.00 and from that we were able to give 5 students $500.00 scholarships.
Pictured from left to right: Darrell Solberg, Austin Norton, Tyler Sexton, Davita Kittelson, Chad Kaiser, and Jeff Decker. Not pictured is Morgan Hoffman.

View Thank Yous from Awardees: Jacob Lindgren, Rebecca Willprecht, Tyler Sexton, Luke Leischner

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Pictured Right - Successful January walleye fishing.
Fishing party: Date: 1/15/12
Fishing area: Fort Thompson SD below the Big Bend Dam - open water fishing
Tactic: 1/4 oz jig with minnows casting away from the boat on a breakline from 8 to 12 ft of water.

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South Dakota Walleyes Unlimited is taking a stand to educate their members and the public in general on Aquatic Nuisances Species. Please check out SDGFP web site listed for information.

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Check out high quality apparel with the South Dakota Walleyes Unlimited brand now available online! We are excited to offer our members and fishing enthusiasts clothing options to fit their style. Many new styles and options coming soon.
Visit SDWU's Store.