Deer@Dawn
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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!
South Dakota Pheasants 2022
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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
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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
My son went last year and had an absolute blast.
turk870
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Cool
We are debating on taking the pup in December
We are debating on taking the pup in December
Deer@Dawn
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Will gladly offer experience if you would like. PM me if I can help and I'll send my cell number.
Jim
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.
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
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Would love to do that some day.... congrats....looks like y'all had a great hunt!
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
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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
Looks and sounds like a fun trip!
thirdwilliam
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bucket list for pheasants and duck combo
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.
Cool!
Deer@Dawn
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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
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Always a treat to hammer the cocks............what outfitter did you use?
Deer@Dawn
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Garry Allen, Chamberlain SD
Looks like fun
7mm08
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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
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
