From Garden to Grill: 8 Edible Bugs in Your Backyard

Hey, are you hungry? South Dakota has plenty of options for a good meal. From well-managed chains to fantastic local bars and grills.

We're in cattle county, so you are guaranteed to find a good steak around these parts. And if you want some variety, Sioux Falls is home to a whole bunch of different cuisines from around the world.

South Dakota's 8 Yummiest Bugs (Canva)

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From Crickets to Mealworms: Bugs You Can Eat

But, what if you wanted to be really different? What if you wanted to try hunting and gathering right in your own backyard?

I don't mean eating the tomatoes from your garden, I mean harvesting some of the most plentiful sources of protein on the planet, bugs.

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South Dakota's 8 Yummiest Bugs (Canva)

I know your first reaction is probably, "Eww gross." Mine was. And to be honest, still is. But eating the creepy crawlies that share our yards is not that crazy of an idea.

We eat lobsters, shrimp, and crabs, basically just giant bugs of the sea. It's the same idea. Plus butter makes everything taste good.

South Dakota's Yummiest Bugs

We are surrounded by food every day, even here in South Dakota. So, before you head out for some backyard foraging, here's a list of bugs you'll find here in the Mount Rushmore State that would be at home on the dinner table.

A warning though, watch out for pesticides and other pest control chemicals when you are out on an insect roundup.

H/T farmersalmanac.com

17 Animals You Can Hunt All Year in South Dakota

South Dakota loves to hunt. It's not only one of the state's most popular pastimes, but it's also big business. Especially South Dakota's famous Pheasant season.

There are seasons for hunting deer, antelope, turkey, and even bison. Plenty of opportunities to get that freezer in the garage stocked up.

The South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department is the place to go for info about hunting licenses and specific rules and regulations for hunting in South Dakota.

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Hunting most game in South Dakota is restricted to specific hunting seasons. Like deer and pheasant seasons in the fall.

But there are also animals you can hunt year-round in South Dakota.

There are still some rules to follow, like where exactly you can hunt. South Dakota has millions of acres of public and private land to hunt on. And you'll still need a hunting license.

So, always check with the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department for the latest information and regulations.

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