Recent content by Wise12375

Got my 3 today in the Lake Preston/Arlington area. Had to do my fair share of walking. 1 here, 1 there....lots of hens in-between. Lots of birds in the area. Fun to drive around before shooting hours and check them out. 2 days left for me. Trying to see if I can pull off 12 in 4 days off public...

Hunting now in the Lake Preston/Arlington area. Snow was soft today, gravel roads were all fine, didn't temp drifted min main roads. Got my 3, was nice out. 3 days left for me! First 2 fields were dead. 3rd field flushed 35 hens and 1 cock, took him home. Hit large WPA at 4:15 and got my last 2...

BB, thanks for your response of value. I was looking for someone that had been out in the country, not a website with a camera.

There are a lot of different kinds of public hunting land when you look at the south dakota public hunting maps on the gfp website. Let's say a guy was going to try and bag a few birds when the weather warms up in 10 or so days, what "kind" of public hunting land would you tend to focus on...

I am thinking about coming over to SD sometime in the 1/24-1/29 range. I'll be coming from Shakopee, MN. I have looked at the current snow depths, read all the posts and checked the upcoming weather. It looks like there isn't any snow coming, although that could change in 10 days. If you look in...

Guf54......I'm not a trapper, so sorry if these are dumb questions. Those look like finished furs? Do you also tan them? Would love to hear your process. Fantastic picture. Happy trapping!!

I had a very good and professionally trained lab. I did a lot of hunting with a few friends for many years. My dog would always hunt, it didn't matter who took him. I had a very busy fall one year (work). My hunting partner called and said we should go. I said I couldn't, but that was no reason...

BrdHntr, appreciate your info. I am thinking somewhere around MItchell, or somewhere around Huron. Does anyone have any feedback about which area might be more productive for a single hunter with good dog? I can only assume that cattails is probably the place to be? Would habitat around Huron or...

What general area were you in? I was thinking about heading out myself for a solo trip. Would love any hotel recommendations you could give.

My lab had seizures......and ultimately was diabetic. You could talk to your vet about that. It's a simple blood test to check for diabetes. A note on the snapping at fake flies. My dog does it all the time and it ends up being floating dust....

My yellow lab used to have occasional seizures as well. Probably started around 5 or 6 as well. He would lay on the ground and kind of freeze up for 30 to 60 seconds and couldn't move. After they were over, he was fine. I never did take him in to the vet. He never had a problem during an actual...

I stayed at the Delux Motel in Marshall. I have stayed there several times in the past. Since it was slow, they gave me a cheaper rate and didn't charge me for the dog. Very friendly. I also was able to find a motel in Tyler that doesn't come back on Priceline or Travelocity. Have not tried that...

Hi All. I am looking to get out hunting in the SW or WC part of the state for the last weekend of pheasant season. Just me and a yellow lab. I am looking for any advice on a hotel that might be in small town that is cheap and clean. I don't need much else. I was hoping to stay away from the...

I agree with A5. I have a terrible problem of shooting as fast as I can pull the trigger. I am notorious for killing birds on my 2nd shot. I reality, my 2nd shot is coming at the time my first shot should be happening. If you mount your gun and you can see your bead above your barrel, with a...

Could these birds have been heart shot? or perhaps an artery cut? Over the years I have shot several that I really didn't think I hit very hard, or almost at all only to have them fly 150 to 300 yards and drop stone dead.