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Research the Pittman-Robertson Act. Many of the provisions of that bill that helped create the "American" hunting experience that we know today. One in particular is that hunting/fishing license funds cannot be diverted away from being spent on anything but administering state wildlife...

Public land costs money already. Unless you're one of those rubes that doesn't think you should need a license to hunt in the US.

That trainer that breeds once every year is still a breeder haha just because they don't have 6 dogs and are constantly raising pups doesn't make them any less of one. A good, quality breeder is important. A puppy mill breeder should be avoided. My breed club has a rule that females must skip a...

And some folks like to wear orange

It's pretty well known that birds can see in color and have great vision. But I agree that pheasants don't spook at the sight of color. Maybe in some high pressure areas would they take note of an orange covered guy walking around because they've seen the game before.

Good advice from Bob here. It's not uncommon to have a bunch of snow that time of year. Also not uncommon to have no snow either lately. I'd have a backup area in mind just in case so it doesn't ruin your whole trip.

Between those states you mentioned, I'd suggest SD. That late in the season, mixed bag is unlikely due to prairie birds being tougher to hunt as the season goes on but pheasants won't be as big of an issue to find. If I could guarantee you a mixed bag hunt like I had in southern Nebraska about...

I think it was 2, maybe 3 years ago I was sitting in my deer stand on opening day wearing nothing but a long sleeve and pants in the afternoon. Think temps were in the 70s that weekend.

We'll be wearing shorts in your deer stand if it keeps up

To your original question, 60s for pheasant opener is sort of cool to me. Years past it seemes opener is always in the 70s, few times it's been in the low 80s. So 60s will seem "cool" compared to other years.

Hottest and dryest September on record for MN.

In that case I think you'd be fine with the Black Clouds if that's what you have on hand already. I used them for a couple years (I shot # 3s) awhile back and shot really well with them. But have since gravitated back to lead or bismuth when I need a non toxic option.

I personally use 5s and 6s but I know people use 4s. I'll occasionally go with 4s during later season when birds are jumpier and I'm taking longer shots. Unless you're hunting where non toxic is required, I would skip the steel and just use lead or bismuth as it's a more lethal load.

There's really nothing like silently hunting with your dog. You and them both on the same page and communicating in complete silence. It's a real zen moment to me haha

I got out on a couple short walks last weekend up at my place in northern MN. Couple flushes but no birds bagged. Way to damn hot to be busting brush for long.

Assuming he means the break action. My new over/under was stiff as hell out of the box. Still is but is much better than before. A new over/under is incredibly stiff compared to a well used one. My dad has a 35 year old Citori that falls open when he breaks the action, my new one opens up but...

I think I'd get his cousin a pair of glasses and a gift card to use for a hunters safety class

Nice, that's generally where I hunt at so good to hear.

They're doing multiple releases this time 😂

Just curious, generally where's that at? South Central? SW? Don't need your hot spot haha but just curious what general area you're hearing good things about