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Talked to one of the farmers we hunt on in SD last week. He makes a lot of hay and hadn’t cut any yet do to rain and forecast. Thought the same thing about delayed cutting should be helping save a few young birds.

Welcome. Lots of good people here and knowledge. Also lots of good info in the archives.

East of river. I’d call it north central. Looks like nice rain central part of the state right now. Keep the storms away and things are shaping up nicely IMO.

.65, .8 and 1.25 were the three reports I got for rain totals yesterday.

Agree not super concerned as long a no hail with it. Also for the areas we hunt the highest percentage day has dry days around it and then when there are multiple days in a row forecasted the percentage drops. Hopefully means they get some since sure the crops could use it but nothing that hurts...

I am a firm believer that about any type of shooting with SC, trap or skeet or even just throwing clays with friends directly helps with bird killing. I know for me personally the years I don’t get to shoot quite as much in the summer and fall my bird shooting is not quite as good. Shoot them up!!

Have a buddy coming out for his first SD trip this year. He has a young pointing dog and while he will be staying with us he will be for the most part hunting on his own. I will share any info that will help to make his trip successful but have also made sure his expectations are very low given...

I’ve given this a lot of thought over the years for some reason. I have been blessed both with an understanding wife and a generous step dad and have acquired way more firearms then I would have ever imagined and will eventually get most of what my step dad still has at his place. I have told my...

If the next month or so is good weather I think we could be in line for a good hatch. Numbers and condition should have came through winter in very good shape . Good moisture so far this spring to help with bugs and cover. Fingers crossed all the stars align as we all hope and this fall is...

Welcome. Strictly foot hunter here but your style is sure a blast I bet.

Just had this discussion with my hunting buddy today. Agree completely with your thoughts. Long ways to go for a great hatch but couldn’t ask for much more at this point in time.

Welcome.

We have multiple plastic coffee tubs with lids. That way all the dogs at just hunted can get a drink at the same time. Then we carry 3-4 extra gallons to refill those as needed. Top everything off the night before and all ready for the next day. Works for us.

I water the dog food but mainly because my one dog has some trouble swapping dry food so it just helps with that. Other dog doesn’t drink a ton so the wet food also helps get him some extra water. We feed at the end of the day when we are done hunting. Not uncommon after the last bird of the day...

Welcome. Good group here.

Been in touch with him. He is doing good. Just taking a break it appears.

Welcome. What town are you close to? In OH but spend time in TN at Dale Hollow. No wild birds in either location unfortunately. Nice looking dog!

Comes down to what is legal first then how does the group want to proceed? I hunt with just my buddy unless a landowner joins us. If a landowner is along then we are doing everything we can to put him in the best position to get action and waiting for him to shoot first whenever possible. If...

I bet goose has two pairs just to be safe!

That hits it on the head. If it isn’t illegal do what you want. I’m sure there are people that would say if they couldn’t hunt in a large group it wouldn’t be fun for them.