North Dakota outlook
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birdshooter
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It was my understanding that the last 2 years (07,08) were banner years. I know I saw more birds in the SW area of the state last fall than I had in quite a number of years. So yes, at first thought that would seem very significant.
My contact out there has told me that there was quite a winter kill, however the population was so high going into last Winter that the birds that made if through did ok. she reported seeing decent amounts of broods this summer. From past year reports from her, I am fairly confident that all is not lost. As far as other regions of the state I guess we'll know soon enough.
My contact out there has told me that there was quite a winter kill, however the population was so high going into last Winter that the birds that made if through did ok. she reported seeing decent amounts of broods this summer. From past year reports from her, I am fairly confident that all is not lost. As far as other regions of the state I guess we'll know soon enough.
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dvmweb
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ND outlook
Hello,
I just joined this forum, but, I can speak to this subject.
I have hunted NW ND for the last 3 years. Last year was great. We were usually limited by lunch. My friend where I hunt says that he is seeing plenty of birds, especially in protected areas, even though the winter was long and harsh.
So, we are going back again. I'd like to try SD. maybe next year.
Walt MI/USA
Hello,
I just joined this forum, but, I can speak to this subject.
I have hunted NW ND for the last 3 years. Last year was great. We were usually limited by lunch. My friend where I hunt says that he is seeing plenty of birds, especially in protected areas, even though the winter was long and harsh.
So, we are going back again. I'd like to try SD. maybe next year.
Walt MI/USA
birdshooter
Well-known member
Deacon, no question the commercialization of Pheasant hunting in the SW area of the state has really taken precedence. However, you can still find decent hunting on the public (Plots) lands depending on where you base out of. A ways south of Mott there is quite number of plots lands ranging from small to very large. While these aren't going to hold the amount of birds as private acres, they still can be good hunting, especially as the season wears on. There is certainly enough of them to keep you busy on any given day.
All may not be lost for those who hunt SE ND. With the late corn harvest this year as is predicted, late season may be the silver lining in this down year.
All may not be lost for those who hunt SE ND. With the late corn harvest this year as is predicted, late season may be the silver lining in this down year.
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