Recent content by homer1997

video for removing trap http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/11/27/hunting-dog-owners-watch-how-to-release-body-grip-traps/ I carry an old fashioned fish stringer and zip strips now. Got my foot caught in a trap a few years ago. Took me an hour and assistance from a stranger to get the dam...

Funny Math There is some funny math in that article. "Today, 55 percent of out-of-state hunters to South Dakota hunt private lands and stay in a hotel, according to figures compiled by the state. In the 2011 pheasant season, nonresident pheasant hunters outnumbered residents about 111,000 to...

Go home early in Aberdeen. Went there on vacation came home on probation.

Life isnt fair I'm from MN and have hunted both private and public lands in SD for 35 years. No state manages the land better than SD. Unfortunately for some, they dont understand the balance between the land owner and the rest of us. I deeply appreciate the options SD offers and because...

I've hunted private and public for 30 years. A bad year on public in SD will beat a good year in IL. If you decide on public the later you go the less hunters you will encounter. Birds will be more wary but you should be able to harvest a few each day. For the true SD hunting experience save...

Last hunt was Wednesday 12/28. My two sons and I hunted north of Roscoe on private land. We hit it all day with two dogs. Weather was great 45 and light winds. Had a couple of flushes of 30+ birds but they were pretty far out. Found a few stragglers that held and finished the day with 8...

Didn't mean to turn this into my sob story. I can still hunt. The blast removed the top half of my forearm. I had 4 surgeries where they transplanted muscle from my back and rebuilt my arm, repaired bones with screws and rods, and repaired the tendons that open your hand. End result is I...

Haven't had a double or even the opportunity for a double all year. Left shells in the field a few years ago. A broken sears pin on a Citori caused an accidental discharge. End result, my son in law blew off half of my forearm. In the resulting panic we ejected the shells in our guns and...

I'm 54 and have hunted SD since the 70's. Back then everything was wild. Started paying for access in the late 80's. Initial cost was $50 per gun per season. Went to one particular farmer because he had superb habitat and always lots of "wild" birds. He's 81 now and his son has taken over...

Will leave the 2nd dog and guns in the back of the truck when off the road and on private property. When hunting public, all thats left behind are extra shells and maybe some clothing that gets shed during the day. I'd rather risk my gun breaking in the field versus a stolen gun from the truck.

What a great picture. Looks like quite a few of the roosters held for you. My father is only 75 and can't hunt anymore due to heart problems. Your picture was a little bittersweet for me knowing I've hunted my last day with my father. Can still go fishing! Happy Holidays to you and your group.

I like to hunt alone, with my 2 sons, and with a group of 10 friends. Hunting is what you make it. I like the solitude and the connectivity with the dog hunting alone. I like family bonding with my sons and the friendship hunting in small groups. Each has its own rewards. If I have to pick...

The writing is on the wall. With ethanol subsidies, the corn prices are not going to go down. Big business is in farming now, so the market will remain high for commodities which means CRP has to compete with high returns from corn and grains. The federal government is spending $200 billion...

Took my wife hunting once. Got all exited when the first bird got up, then started crying when I shot it. Now she stays at home. Your lucky guy.

Nice pics. Nice looking dogs. Too bad the season closes in a few weeks.