Any forecasts of Pheasant Numbers SD, NE, or KS?

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08-23-2018 | 04:20 PM

losthwy

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Any forecasts of Pheasant Numbers SD, NE, or KS?

Any forecast of pheasant numbers in the plains states such as SD, NE or KS? Planning on a trip in Oct. I haven't seen any info online. Mostly find year old articles.

08-23-2018 | 05:42 PM

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Bird number are low in south central South Dakota. I would say not as bad as last year but still low around here. State should be doing bird counts soon with results out shortly after.

08-23-2018 | 08:08 PM

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They will just buy birds from WI and other states I am guessing. Big tourism.

08-26-2018 | 06:39 PM

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Bird number are low in south central South Dakota. I would say not as bad as last year but still low around here. State should be doing bird counts soon with results out shortly after.

Thanks.
I kinda figured it would take a couple of GOOD years to rebound. It was less than ideal last year. Disappointing. Some friends of mine are heading back this year. Think I'll take a pass and go fly fishing instead.

09-10-2018 | 08:29 AM

azbirdhunter88

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Any forecast of pheasant numbers in the plains states such as SD, NE or KS? Planning on a trip in Oct. I haven't seen any info online. Mostly find year old articles.

my farms in western Kansas are loaded with pheasant this year. Will be a great year I think.

09-16-2018 | 11:17 PM

Bowhunter88

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my farms in western Kansas are loaded with pheasant this year. Will be a great year I think.

Good to know, man. I'm looking forward for the season to start....

12-02-2018 | 11:00 AM

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SD has good numbers...we did well near Mitchell. If you are going to hunt Fed Land make sure
you do not use lead. I hear of many problems for hunters not using non-tox. My son used
his new 20 gauge with Hevishot Duck shells and wore them out