North Central South Dakota, January 8th through January 12th, Pheasant Hunt Report

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Gobbler said:
No casual bird hunters out this time of year
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I left kansas and several inches of ice and snow on Saturday and hit the area of SD I was going this trip and hunted in 40 degree weather with no snow lol. Then left early on Sunday in fear of the shot blowing back in my face if I shot in the wind. Kinda kidding but the wind was the real deal and chased me back home early. I probably could have managed it but the only times I've ever came close to losing a dog was in high winds and I just didn't feel like fighting the fight that day.
 
Gobbler said:
Be proud of that triple. You deserve it just being out there in January!
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Ha. We lucked out. Most days this trip were reasonable temps. Sunday wasn't one of those days, so I was glad to get them and get out of the weather. The cattails present an extra challenge for marking and recovery when multiple birds are downed. Glad I have a camera to go back to and help with marking.
 
Goosemaster said:
I saw these 3 hardcores from Minnesota wearing sweatshirts at 5 degrees!! I was wearing a parka.
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I had to take off my sweatshirt and strip down to my t-shirt Friday. It was about 25 degrees and only about 8 mph wind. I was busting some cattails and some snow drifts at times, and starting to sweat, which I try to avoid.

Were the guys from Minnesota hunting near you?
 
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