You can technically road/ditch hunt in SD. You can't do it from an improved road like a highway. You also can't shoot from the road surface.

It can get a little tricky. You can walk into the ditch and basically you can only shoot the bird if it is flying straight down the ditch. You can't shoot across the road and you also can't shoot if the bird is over the fenceof private property. If it falls on private property you can go get it but can't take your gun.

Most natives DON'T like it and you are best not to plan on doing it. Like was said if you need a bird and see one on the way home you can try to kill one but there is a lot left to interpretation if someone gets upset.

If you want a great hunt with great people check out Randy Routier Outfitting: http://www.huntsd.net/

This guy and his family are awesome people. You will not be disappointed!

Will check out his site, thanks, also will remember those laws when I'm out there and also I am going to take a drive this summer from WI and drive around, check out the public ground, maybe talk to some farmers and see if I can gain permission possibly to hunt mid week, if I would have a better chance getting permission then and also look around at the road ditch hunting as well. You guys have been a great help in getting started and gaining some information. Thanks