South Dakota Trip
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South Dakota Trip
Hello, new to the site and new to pheasant hunting, just moved to WI last year and started hunting them this year. A couple friends and myself are looking to head to SD next season but am wondering where to start? Is there a better place in the state than another to hunt the public land? any advice would be much appreciated. Planning on heading out this summer sometime to look around before next season. Thanks
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RE: South Dakota Trip
I have never been to SD but I have heard a lot of people talk about it. Since no one has said anythign to you yet then I will just chime in for you. Its SD so there are numerous birds everywhere but from what I have read on the internet, I would say that the Southeast Corner of SD is about the best spot. Like I said you are goign to find birds about anywhere they take over 2 million birds a year and my state of Illinois takes 200,000. I hope I was some help and have fun.
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RE: South Dakota Trip
There are a lot of good places to hunt. You can get a map of public hunting ground from the SD Game and Fish. Start there. I would look from Mitchell to Winner. There are quite a few public areas between the two and all are good hunting. If you come mid to late season you won't have much problem with other hunters.
The first 3 weeks of the season are really crowded. After that its not bad at all. You should be able to find plenty of places to hunt and plenty of birds as well.
The first 3 weeks of the season are really crowded. After that its not bad at all. You should be able to find plenty of places to hunt and plenty of birds as well.
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RE: South Dakota Trip
If you are hunting public ground I would come the 3rd weekend at the earliest. Opening 2 weeks are a mad house. There will be people parked at the public areas at 4am waiting and you can't hunt until noon. Come later in the season. There will still be plenty of birds and no crowds. You will still have a great hunt.
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Thank you for the tips, I will work to plan accordingly. Could you explain what ditch hunting is that i hear people talk about doing out there and is this along any roadway or what is the regulations on this and is this a good idea or not?
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Thank you for the tips, I will work to plan accordingly. Could you explain what ditch hunting is that i hear people talk about doing out there and is this along any roadway or what is the regulations on this and is this a good idea or not?
Thank you for the tips, I will work to plan accordingly. Could you explain what ditch hunting is that i hear people talk about doing out there and is this along any roadway or what is the regulations on this and is this a good idea or not?
Your hunt will be much more enjoyable if you get out and walk especially if you have dogs.
As far asd the laws on it,, it seems to change every year its actually very debated every year. Its best to review the laws in the SD handbook every year.
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Goog to find out a little bit more of what it is exactly, i had heard of it but didnt know the details. Sounds like its not that great of a way to hunt, dont want to be trespassing on others property.