Hunters in South Dakota’s fields are likely to find plenty of pheasants this weekend. They are also going to find unusually wet fields and roads.

“Recent rains have caused some fields and roads to become saturated,” said Tony Leif, game program administrator for the S.D. Game, Fish and Parks Department. “In these wet conditions, vehicles can cause a great deal of damage.”

GFP is cautioning hunters to drive carefully on gravel roads and consider alternative routes in areas served by dirt roads. “Please respect the land,” Leif said, “and walk into and out of fields.”

It may take several days of sunshine to dry out fields and roads. In the meantime, hunters should use caution.