I have been going to South Dakota for 5 years now and also run a private pheasant hunting preserve. My advice is to you is : 1) be sure not take unsafe shots- obviously don't swing toward whoever is hunting with you. Know your safe shooting areaand don't take any low shots over the dogs. I would let the guide know that you are a first time pheasant hunter, if you haven't already, he should point out all safety issues. 2) Listen to your guide with the dogs-often I alert my clients when my dogs are birdy and about to flush a bird. 3) I use Improved cyl. or light modified for game farm hunting.

4) Have fun and remember....IT IS ADDICTIVE !!!!!

MC2