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  1. JPH

    Late Season small party hunting?

    I am looking at heading back to SD after Christmas to use the second 5 days of my license. Looks like it may be only my son, myself and the dog. Do you guys think it is possible to effectively hunt the cagey late season birds with only 2 guys? Would you employ the walk and block tactic on...
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    Field Care for Long Haired Dogs? Burrs!

    Guys, I have a Golden retriever. I just returned from 5 days of hunting in SD. Had a great time. Hunting and dog work were excellent. After 5 days of hunting cane, milo, corn etc. the dog had many small cuts on nose, tongue and near eyes. This I expected as he is a very hard running dog...
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    Northern Tripp Co. conditions/reports?

    Wondering if anyone has hunted this area lately? If so how were the bird numbers etc? I know the crops are behind, but it does not sound like it has been AS wet as other parts of the state. Any info from locals or recent visitors appreciated. Heading to the area Nov 10. Thanks:cheers:
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    Mitchell or Aberdeen areas- Mid November?

    I am looking at self guided hunting options south of Mitchell and SW of Aberdeen areas. I am looking to hunt mid November. Both locations are only hunted 3 days per week and rested otherwise. Is does one area have better bird numbers? Crops out earlier in any location? This will be my...
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    Loafing vs. Roosting cover?

    Seeing how pheasant roost, feed and loaf during any given day, Wondering what you look for in good loafing cover? Since you can't hunt in SD till 10 am, hunting roosting cover seems to be fairly limited except late in the day. I think have a good idea of what feeding areas look like. Also...
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    Hunting Indian Reservations in SD

    Looking at all possible options for do it yourself SD trip in 2009. Wondering what peoples experiences are hunting on Res lands? I know some are run better than others. I have heard the hunting can be excellent with access to good property. I have also heard horror stories about typical Res...
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    Snow in Central SD?

    How much snow is on the ground in central SD? Pierre area? Thanks for any local info.
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