Hunting Thread, South Dakota Pheasants in Outdoors; Went with a group of family members to a private farm west of Pierre week before last and killed the ...
Went with a group of family members to a private farm west of Pierre week before last and killed the crap out of the big birds.
Wow what a crappy picture! lol!
I never knew it was such a big social event; we had 23 (!) in our party the first day and took over 50 birds. We hunted 3.5 days and I have no idea how many birds fell victim. I have to say I had a great time.
I actually flew to Seattle and hooked up with my bro-in-law then we drove non-stop to SD. We walked thru corn fields and sunflower fields to flush the roosters. There would be some action while moving thru the fields but the real fun was in the last 50 yards or so before the end of a field when all the birds that had been running in front of us would finally flush. Pure pandemonium for a minute or two. The fields had not been cut yet so it was a bit more difficult and we lost a few birds in the brush between rows but other than that, and the fact that after the first day the temp never got above 48 degrees with wind and rain it was a lot of fun.
Flying to South or North Dakota is expensive. I'd suggest you start looking at fares to major cities closest to where you want to hunt and work out from there until you find a ticket you can afford. Then rent a small SUV and go have fun! A lot of the roads in SD are improved dirt/gravel and they do get muddy so that is why I suggest an SUV. It doesn't have to be 4WD as long as you use your head and stay out of the fields. Road hunting is legal and can be quite productive if you happen onto a good area. Go to the SD fish and game website for all the info and to purchase your license. TIP: 7.5 shot size doesn't cut it with these big wild birds. #4 steel is the ticket. You are required to use non-lead shot on all public lands and rights of way. If you hunt private land lead is OK and #5's are the way to go. Also, with heavy field loads like high base 4's and 5's you need to let the bird get up and away before pulling the trigger. Don't ask how I know
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