Despite other's reports of doom and gloom for SD this year on my land I had a great time. I did notice thru out the season the numbers of birds were down but not trying to entertain large groups we had a bunch of fun. My habitat improvements over the last 12 years really have helped.
Unfortunately, I did have some issues with some trespassers from Michigan sending their dogs onto some of my land hoping for a flush that I caught. My temper almost was lost but on confrontation and on my advice the hunters called their dogs back then left. I took photos of their outfit including their license plates and called and turned them into the Game and Fish. The Game Warden informed me most people that do this are pretty skilled at it finding their spots to encroach and if their dog comes onto your property that is trespassing.
In Wyoming where I'm originally from if a dog is on your property you have the right to shoot it or the game warden can as well as it is the owner's responsibility to keep their dog under control. I'm not into shooting dogs but I will in no uncertain terms press charges on trespassing human or dog.
I have some more time left in the season and look forward to sharing it with my daughter hunting as she has several weeks of vacation. I have some pretty good winter cover that I have preserved so hopefully we should have some excitement.
Unfortunately, I did have some issues with some trespassers from Michigan sending their dogs onto some of my land hoping for a flush that I caught. My temper almost was lost but on confrontation and on my advice the hunters called their dogs back then left. I took photos of their outfit including their license plates and called and turned them into the Game and Fish. The Game Warden informed me most people that do this are pretty skilled at it finding their spots to encroach and if their dog comes onto your property that is trespassing.
In Wyoming where I'm originally from if a dog is on your property you have the right to shoot it or the game warden can as well as it is the owner's responsibility to keep their dog under control. I'm not into shooting dogs but I will in no uncertain terms press charges on trespassing human or dog.
I have some more time left in the season and look forward to sharing it with my daughter hunting as she has several weeks of vacation. I have some pretty good winter cover that I have preserved so hopefully we should have some excitement.