Tony Dean Outdoors - South Dakota Fishing and Hunting Information

What Tony Had To Say

A sampling of articles, opinion pieces, and tales from the field by Tony Dean.  (Note: Keep checking back, as articles will continue to be added).

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Global Warming Could Hurt Hunting, Fishing - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
For the Argus Leader
Published: February 14, 2007

Catch, Release, a Good Idea - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
For the Argus Leader
Published: February 7, 2007

Legislation Could Hurt SD Pheasants - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
For the Argus Leader
Published: January 24, 2007

Vonk Good Choice for GFP - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
For the Argus Leader
Published: January 10, 2007

Finding Agreement on Missouri River - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
For the Argus Leader
PUBLISHED: December 27, 2006

Prairie Grass Provides More Energy Than Corn - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
For the Argus Leader
PUBLISHED: December 20, 2006

Keeping Our Land Open for Hunting - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
For the Argus Leader
PUBLISHED: December 13, 2006

The Power of Prairie Dog Politics - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
PUBLISHED: December 6, 2006 - Argus Leader
A Curmudgeon Looks at Writing - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
For the Argus Leader
PUBLISHED: November 29, 2006

Dems Friendlier to Conservation? - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Published in the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Nov. 22, 2006
High Fence Hunts a Blight on our Sport - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
PUBLISHED: November 8, 2006 - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Biologist's Book Pulls no Punches - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
The following column was published in the Fargo Forum on Oct. 15, 2006.

Pheasants Easy After First Snowfall - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean, The Forum
Published Sunday, October 08, 2006


Fear of Flying - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
(Published Sunday, Oct. 1 , 2006 - Fargo Forum, Fargo, ND)

A Plan in Name Only - (CLICK HERE to Read More)

Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website on July 6, 2006.


Public Land Selloff Pure Nonsense - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean, The Fargo Forum
Published Sunday, April 09, 2006

You Can't Love Ducks and Hate Wetlands - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
By Tony Dean, The Fargo Forum
Published Sunday, March 26, 2006

Endangered Species Act...Needs Saving - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
This is the text of a talk that Tony Dean gave at a series of press conferences on the Endangered Species Act. This was originally posted on Tony's website on March 21, 2006.
Dick Cheney Made One Big Mistake - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean, The Forum
Published Sunday, February 26, 2006

ND Ranchers Oppose Historical Ranch Sale - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally posted on Tony Dean's website on February 15, 2006.
Ethanol Can Take Toll on Wildlife - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
By Tony Dean / The Fargo Forum / Published Sunday, February 12, 2006
Devils Lake - A Sea of Change - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
by Tony Dean, The Forum
Published Sunday, January 29, 2006 / originally posted on Tony's website in January of 2006

Easy Way Out - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
This article was written for the Fargo Forum, and was originally posted on the Tony Dean website in December of 2005.
Let History Call the Shots - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in November of 2005.
A Guide to South Dakota Pheasant Hunting - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in November of 2005.
The Price of the“Conservation Order” - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
This article was originally posted on Tony Dean's website in November of 2005.
In Fear of its Deer - (CLICK HERE to Read More)

This article by Tony Dean appeared in Dakota Country magazine in September of 2005, and was posted on Tony's website three months later.

Tony's Black Lab, Dee, continues to explore the nooks and crannies and scents of La Framboise Island in the company of Tony's wife Dar.


Where Have You Gone, Thom Klinkel? - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in July of 2005.
A Little Bit About Wetlands - (CLICK HERE to Read More)

Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in July of 2005.


The New Kid on the Block - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
This article - originally posted online by Tony Dean in July of 2005 - sings the praises of the smallmouth bass.
A "Plug" for Crankbaits - (CLICK HERE to Read More)

This article was originally written for Dakota Country Magazine, and was posted online by Tony in May of 2005.

Dennis Kassube, mentioned near the end of the article, serves on the Campaign Committee for the Tony Dean's Acres memorial project.


Minnesota Sets Conservation Example - (CLICK HERE to Read More)

Tony Dean wrote this article about his longtime friend and hunting and fishing pal Dave Zentner.  "Z" - as he's known to his friends - is now the co-chair of the Tony Dean's Acres memorial project.

Tony originally posted this article on his website in April of 2005.


Taking Fishing Too Seriously - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in April of 2005.
Animal Rights Groups Challenge Waterfowl Hunting - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in April of 2005.
He's an Octa-What? - (CLICK HERE to Read More)

This article by Tony Dean was written about his longtime friend and hunting buddy, Dr. Bob Nelson of Sioux Falls, SD. "Dr. Bob" was hospitalized at the same time, in the same hospital as Tony Dean in the Fall of 2008, and the two friends died within days of each other.

Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in April of 2005.


What's Wrong With the Dakotas? - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in March of 2005.
The Importance of Wetlands and Prairie - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in February of 2005.
Sorting Things Out - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in February of 2005.
Split Rail Values - (CLICK HERE to Read More)

Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in February of 2005.


Dumbing Down Hunters - (CLICK HERE to Read More)

Tony Dean originally posted this article on his website in February of 2005.


Wickerbill and the Clovis Man - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this article online in February of 2005.
A Dozen Dream Trips - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this piece online in January of 2005.
Ridding Ourselves of Non-Residents - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Tony Dean originally posted this piece online in January of 2005.
Hunting the Upland Birds - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally written for Minnesota Outdoor News, Tony Dean posted this article online in January of 2005.
Iowa, A Country So Full of Game - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
This article by Tony Dean was originally posted online in January of 2005.
A Legacy of Wilderness - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
This article by Tony Dean was written as a guest editorial for South Dakota newspapers in 2003, and was originally posted online in January of 2005.
South Dakota Rancher has Conservation Ethic - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
This article about the Mortenson Ranch was originally posted online in January of 2005.
So You Want to be a Biologist - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
This article by Tony Dean was originally posted online in January of 2005.
Teaching Old Dogs - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally posted on Tony Dean's website on December 31, 2004.
How Great Plans Come Together - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally posted online November 30, 2004
Looking Forward to Winter - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally posted online in November of 2004.
The Outdoors - Passion or Plague - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
From November, 2004
The Best in the World - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
From October, 2004
The Deadly Dozen - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally posted online in September of 2004.
The Perfect Game Bird - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally posted online in September, 2004
A Quarter Century of Fishing - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally posted online in September, 2004
Camo Coating Bad Conservation Policy - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally posted online in September, 2004
Choosing the Boat That's Right for You - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally posted online in September of 2004.
A Doe for the Wall - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Originally posted online in September of 2004.
Pointing Meadowlarks - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
Written for the September, 2004 issue of Dakota Country magazine.
A Few of My Favorite Things - (CLICK HERE to Read More)

From October, 2003


How to Mesmerize a Pheasant - (CLICK HERE to Read More)
From autumn, 2003


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