birddog456
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With the season approaching, the topic of rattlesnakes in South Dakota has once again appeared. Those of you that chose to hunt the early weeks run the greatest risk. This hunting ritual for most of us is all about our dogs. To some of us, they are our kids, and we will do everything to keep them out of harms way. There are hunters out there that have lost their beloved field conpanions to the strike of a snake. My heart goes out to you. If you wish to share your story, as painful as it may be, you may help a fellow hunter see the reality of it all. There may be those who have the mentality "it will never happen to me." It's not about you, it's about your dog!!! As hunters and fellow sportsmen and women, we may not all agree on certain topics, breed of dog, political views...even if you have a great disdain for a person...I wouldn't think you to wish bad upon that person's dog.
This is the beginning of the rattlesnake hotline to help all hunters and their dogs avoid the risk of injury from these deadly creatures. It may not eliminate the risk 100%, but it is a start. This will allow people to check throughout the season, and perhaps year to year. I know they like to inhabit "dog towns". Are there certain areas with greater concentrations of these dens? When is the latest time of year a rattlesnake has been spotted? Where? Please report any sightings with the location, the date, time of day, type of dog, weather conditions, and any other pertinent information you feel will help. Perhaps webguy or any body more techno savy can produce an image of the state with dots indicating sightings(challenge). So from all of us dog lovers and our dogs, we thank you. Hope to see some of you this fall! Wish you all a safe and bountiful season!:cheers:
This is the beginning of the rattlesnake hotline to help all hunters and their dogs avoid the risk of injury from these deadly creatures. It may not eliminate the risk 100%, but it is a start. This will allow people to check throughout the season, and perhaps year to year. I know they like to inhabit "dog towns". Are there certain areas with greater concentrations of these dens? When is the latest time of year a rattlesnake has been spotted? Where? Please report any sightings with the location, the date, time of day, type of dog, weather conditions, and any other pertinent information you feel will help. Perhaps webguy or any body more techno savy can produce an image of the state with dots indicating sightings(challenge). So from all of us dog lovers and our dogs, we thank you. Hope to see some of you this fall! Wish you all a safe and bountiful season!:cheers:
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