NE South Dakota is a rather large area that would be bound by Hwy. 14 on the south, the Missouri River on the west, ND border on the north and the MN border on the east. The best hunting in that whole area is probably to the W & SW of Aberdeen. If you are talking about the extreme NE corner of the state then the pheasant hunting isn't as good. Perhaps you can define the area you are thinking about a little better and I'll give you my honest opinion.