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  1. Golden Hour

    Non Toxic requirements

    If you are hoping to have a successful hunt on South Dakota public land, it would be incredibly unwise to forego hunting GPA's and WPA's because of the non tox requirements, as those are the two best types of public land available for pheasant hunting. Just sayin'.
  2. Golden Hour

    Here's my trip

    Kampeska roosters are among the most elusive in the state. Some folks don't even know they exist. ;) Hope you have a fun trip. Avoid off putting activities such as being a rube, playing grabass and paying to hunt.
  3. Golden Hour

    2024/2025 Pheasant Hunting Videos

    We hunted one afternoon (quick limit, Sage was her normal self) and when I got home, I struggled to get her out of the truck. That night, she laid downstairs (which was weird) and shivered really hard. The next day, she was fine and I didn't think much more about it, but then she developed a...
  4. Golden Hour

    2024/2025 Pheasant Hunting Videos

    Young birds are pretty dumb sometimes. Foxtail is a mean seed. When Sage got a hole in her lung a few years back, that is what the vets assumed was the cause. Last year, we got into a spot with some and that night, I'll bet I picked a dozen seed heads out of Sage's fur. The mothertrucking...
  5. Golden Hour

    2024/2025 Pheasant Hunting Videos

    Solo hunts make for better hunting and watching. I know you mentioned the mowed paths, but seeing some of the roosters flying back at you, are you sure you weren't hunting at the WCoT Flare Nare Preserve? ;) On another note, some of that grass looks like foxtail. Not sure which variety, but...
  6. Golden Hour

    2024 opener

    The local lakes near Watertown get blue algae from time to time. Typically in August when the water temp gets really high. Looks like an oil slick on top of the water. I always let the dogs jump in the water to cool off and drink. One time I saw a turquoise colored algae that I didn't like...
  7. Golden Hour

    Saturday is opener

    I grew up in a real small town. About 200 people and the vast majority were crazy about the Vikings. Ever the rebel, I started my distaste for the Vikes early and often. Still carry it with me today. :)
  8. Golden Hour

    If you wing a bird

    I honestly don't think there is a good answer. I can think of times when the bird went downhill, just as often they go uphill. Sometimes they'll run in the direction they fell, other times they go 180 degrees in the opposite direction. Sometimes they'll beeline for the heavy cover, other...
  9. Golden Hour

    I'm looking for good specific spots/waypoints Brookings, SD.

    Back in 2004, I used to road hunt north of Sh!thouse road. One time my buddy shot the back of a "Stop Ahead" sign whilst trying to shoot a rooster. I don't think he's any relation to Goose, but I can't say for sure.
  10. Golden Hour

    Geese

    It's funny to get on the Arkansas duck hunting boards and listen to the guys cry about how there's no ducks because of the OOSers, or because of something the DNR did. Fact of the matter is that we are in a warm cycle (whether it is manmade, man influenced, or just nature, I'm not going to...
  11. Golden Hour

    These video guys

    I'd definitely check it out!
  12. Golden Hour

    Dogs over 10

    I started running Sage down a gravel road around the end of August. Tried to get out at least 2 times a week, more if I could. Granted, she's in better shape than I could have dreamed for being 10, but we stop every so often and I let her catch her breath. Make sure we're close to water, so...
  13. Golden Hour

    These video guys

    She's 10 1/2. I'll have to see if I can't find a camo/green skid plate.
  14. Golden Hour

    Saturday is opener

    Being content with knowing that a successful regular season and a playoff game or two is as far as they will ever go is the hallmark of a true Vikings fan.
  15. Golden Hour

    Saturday is opener

    You do know that the Vikes are going to melt down in classic fashion, right? I know you know, I just felt compelled to share that. Remember when Favre came to MN and they almost went to the Superbowl, but didn't? Remember Daunte and Moss and Carter then Gary Anderson missed the only field...
  16. Golden Hour

    These video guys

    This was part of the reason I started filming and sharing my hunts. I couldn't care less about the pay to play operations, although I disagree with shooting pen raised birds as it is not fair chase and I adamantly disagree with the preserves having a longer season as I know that they do take a...
  17. Golden Hour

    eenie meenie miney mo... which state should we go?

    To be fair, western SD has never had more pheasants than the east side. With that said, the area from Chamberlain to Presho and south down to Winner/Gregory was, and still is, a good spot for pheasants with it's mix of cropland/grassland. Nothing like the peak CRP days, but there are birds...
  18. Golden Hour

    eenie meenie miney mo... which state should we go?

    Does the 14 year old have his driver's license? Have him do some driving, bail out early one morning and make it a one day drive. I know SD is about half again as far as KS from SC, but I truly believe that SD would offer you guys greater contacts with wild birds. South Dakota Game Fish and...
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