Photo hide · Fort Pierre National Grassland
Fort Pierre National Grassland Prairie Grouse Viewing Blinds
Run by USDA Forest Service, Fort Pierre Ranger District (Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands) · Up to 4 photographers · Apr–May
About
Free plywood viewing blinds set on active leks of greater prairie-chickens and sharp-tailed grouse on the Fort Pierre National Grassland. Reservations by phone (605-224-5517) are required; visitors arrive an hour before sunrise and stay until the display ends. Blinds have small square viewing windows and an open floor, and are unheated.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | In season |
| May | In season |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 April
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:39 | Night |
| 06:39 | 07:02 | Blue hour |
| 07:02 | 07:36 | Golden hour |
| 07:36 | 08:55 | Soft |
| 08:55 | 11:26 | Medium |
| 11:26 | 15:57 | Harsh |
| 15:57 | 18:28 | Medium |
| 18:28 | 19:47 | Soft |
| 19:47 | 20:21 | Golden hour |
| 20:21 | 20:44 | Blue hour |
| 20:44 | 24:00 | Night |
3.7 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.3 h | 4.0 h | 3.8 h | 0.0 h |
| Feb | 1.2 h | 3.1 h | 6.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Mar | 1.1 h | 2.7 h | 7.0 h | 1.0 h |
| Apr (window) | 1.1 h | 2.6 h | 5.1 h | 4.5 h |
| May (window) | 1.2 h | 2.7 h | 4.7 h | 6.0 h |
| Jun | 1.3 h | 2.8 h | 4.7 h | 6.5 h |
| Jul | 1.3 h | 2.7 h | 4.7 h | 6.3 h |
| Aug | 1.2 h | 2.6 h | 4.9 h | 5.1 h |
| Sep | 1.1 h | 2.7 h | 6.3 h | 2.3 h |
| Oct | 1.2 h | 3.0 h | 6.7 h | 0.0 h |
| Nov | 1.3 h | 3.7 h | 4.5 h | 0.0 h |
| Dec | 1.4 h | 4.5 h | 2.9 h | 0.0 h |
The hide
- Hide
- Ground level
- Session
- 3 hours
- Places
- Up to 4 photographers
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Chicago time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 08:18– | 16:43– | 9h 16m9 h 16 min | 25° |
| Feb | 07:45– | 17:30– | 10h 31m10 h 31 min | 33° |
| Mar | 07:58– | 19:09– | 11h 54m11 h 54 min | 44° |
| AprIn season | 07:02– | 19:47– | 13h 28m13 h 28 min | 56° |
| MayIn season | 06:20– | 20:19– | 14h 47m14 h 47 min | 65° |
| Jun | 06:03– | 20:42– | 15h 29m15 h 29 min | 69° |
| Jul | 06:17– | 20:39– | 15h 10m15 h 10 min | 67° |
| Aug | 06:50– | 20:06– | 14h 1m14 h 1 min | 60° |
| Sep | 07:25– | 19:13– | 12h 31m12 h 31 min | 49° |
| Oct | 08:01– | 18:18– | 11h 1m11 h 1 min | 37° |
| Nov | 07:42– | 16:31– | 9h 38m9 h 38 min | 27° |
| Dec | 08:15– | 16:16– | 8h 54m8 h 54 min | 23° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026