South Dakota

[Goosemaster]

There are going to be a lot of pheasant in eastern South Dakota this fall.I just drove through South to North.Very green,very tall cover.

 

[Goosemaster]

Eastern South Dakota must have gotten a lot of rain this summer.

 

[benelli-banger]

Yes…my area just got 2”+ a week ago, and over 7” since the 4th of July…usually we’re dry in the July/August timeframe…

 

[gim]

Take a loot at the drought monitor. The majority of the country that's east of the Rockies has very little drought.

 

[That1uncle1776]

Not many birds this year.

 

[Goosemaster]

Yes…my area just got 2”+ a week ago, and over 7” since the 4th of July…usually we’re dry in the July/August timeframe…

Watertown and North up to that hill country.

 

[Goosemaster]

I have never seen South Dakota so green and loaded with water.

 

[That1uncle1776]

I have never seen South Dakota so green and loaded with water.

Waterfowl hunting is gross

 

[Goosemaster]

Waterfowl hunting is gross

It is fun, but it is a lot of work.Very early mornings. I don't hunt waterfowl anymore, but I have definitely done my share.

 

[benelli-banger]

It is fun, but it is a lot of work.Very early mornings. I don't hunt waterfowl anymore, but I have definitely done my share.

Waterfowl hunting separates the men from the boys…the men stay home!

 

[gim]

I used to waterfowl hunt too. Haven't gone for 5 years now, with no intention of going again on my own will anytime soon.

Not enough ducks around here anymore. The migration pattern has shifted them westward. Years of drought have also played a role.

But the biggest factor is this: we have too many early seasons before the regular opener. There is an early goose season, an early teal season, and an early youth season. By the time the general season opens, every local duck and goose has been 1) shot or 2) shot at.

By the time the main migration occurs, deer season is open. No chance I'm leaving my stand to target a bird. I've only got 9 days to deer hunt.

Now, that being said, if someone invited me to a duck hunt and they had a good spot scouted in advance, I would consider it. Because I do enjoy a good duck hunt.

 

[Matt D]

Waterfowl hunting separates the men from the boys…the men stay home!

Good to have you back Mike! Missed your comments while you were off finding yourself. Or were you off fondling yourself?? Either way glad to see you’re back.

 

[That1uncle1776]

South dakota has very few birds this year, public land was flooded across the state. Game warden told me to spread the word

 

[Mosby]

South dakota has very few birds this year, public land was flooded across the state. Game warden told me to spread the word

You forgot to mention the rattlesnakes. Lots of rattlesnakes in South Dakota this year....especially in areas that hold pheasant. They like the same habitat. If you're seeing pheasant....that area is probably loaded with snakes.

 

[benelli-banger]

They’ve crossbred…rattleroosters