South Dakota Pheasants 2022

[Deer@Dawn]

A group of us have hunted in South Dakota every Fall for 18 years. This year was excellent with plenty of birds and some "sporty" shooting (25-40 mph wind)! If you are a wing shooter, the pilgrimage is a must!

 

[JN]

A trip to the Dakotas for pheasants and Michigan for grouse are two trips I have always wanted to take. Do you take your own dogs and self guide or do you go through a guiding service?

 

[Deer@Dawn]

A trip to the Dakotas for pheasants and Michigan for grouse are two trips I have always wanted to take. Do you take your own dogs and self guide or do you go through a guiding service?

I have done both. Mostly guided trips. Getting a new dog this year, I have been without dogs for 5 years. Saw her in S. Dakota with trainer…I am excited! BTW, saw Sage Grouse on this trip but no shots.

Jim

 

[RUGER]

My son went last year and had an absolute blast.

 

[turk870]

Cool
We are debating on taking the pup in December

 

[Deer@Dawn]

Cool
We are debating on taking the pup in December

Will gladly offer experience if you would like. PM me if I can help and I'll send my cell number.

Jim

 

[poorhunter]

I e hunted them a few times in North Dakota when waterfowl hunting was slow.
My dad was born in Aberdeen SD and grew up in Minot ND, and he used to get a penny from farmers for every pheasant egg he destroyed. Big money for him! Farmers hated those birds back in the 30's.

 

[DoubleRidge]

Would love to do that some day.... congrats....looks like y'all had a great hunt!

 

[JN]

I have done both. Mostly guided trips. Getting a new dog this year, I have been without dogs for 5 years. Saw her in S. Dakota with trainer…I am excited! BTW, saw Sage Grouse on this trip but no shots.

Jim

What breed of dog did you get? I have been wanting to get a dog and haven't had one in several years as well. Wife says no have to many animals now but with the way we pick up strays think I am just going to put a puppy in the woods and let the kids find it then everyone will want to keep it then.

 

[Deer@Dawn]

What breed of dog did you get? I have been wanting to get a dog and haven't had one in several years as well. Wife says no have to many animals now but with the way we pick up strays think I am just going to put a puppy in the woods and let the kids find it then everyone will want to keep it then.

I have had Labs, Brittanys, and German Short Hair Pointers, all worked well. I have chosen a pointing/flushing Lab from English stock. I know the breeder and trainer well so I have a good idea of what I am getting. These days a hunting partner and indoor friend are definitely part of my requirements.

Jim

 

[Gravey]

Looks and sounds like a fun trip!

 

[thirdwilliam]

bucket list for pheasants and duck combo

 

[JN]

I have had Labs, Brittanys, and German Short Hair Pointers, all worked well. I have chosen a pointing/flushing Lab from English stock. I know the breeder and trainer well so I have a good idea of what I am getting. These days a hunting partner and indoor friend are definitely part of my requirements.

Jim

Nice the last one I had was a lab. Actually had two (Lucy and Ethel) one turned out great as a flushing dog other got gun shy for some reason and became the house dog. I hunted woodcock, grouse, and quail with her then when she was about 7 she just got a tumor and passed away. We mainly raised English setters but I have been thinking about getting a field spaniel this time.

Once you start using the dog would love see some pictures and how it is doing.

 

[PossumSlayer]

Cool!

 

[Deer@Dawn]

Nice the last one I had was a lab. Actually had two (Lucy and Ethel) one turned out great as a flushing dog other got gun shy for some reason and became the house dog. I hunted woodcock, grouse, and quail with her then when she was about 7 she just got a tumor and passed away. We mainly raised English setters but I have been thinking about getting a field spaniel this time.

Once you start using the dog would love see some pictures and how it is doing.

I will try to post some pics and video. I plan to return to SD in early January to pick up the dog and make a late season hunt.

 

[Dean Parisian]

Always a treat to hammer the cocks............what outfitter did you use?

 

[Deer@Dawn]

Always a treat to hammer the cocks............what outfitter did you use?

Garry Allen, Chamberlain SD

 

[TNTreeman]

Looks like fun

 

[7mm08]

Outstanding!!!! Looks like a great time!


Great fun indeed. I went to Winner SD YEARS ago. Great time on a family farm.
PS MINNESOTA in the Chippewa National Forest is polluted with grouse