Recent content by moedogee

Bman My critiques or observations have no bad or commercial motive. I want great bird numbers as well as every one else. I was asked what counties I frequent. Hutchinson. Bon Homme. Davison region. Some smart ass asked if I'm only hunting plowed fields. Shame on you.

My replys are just observations from someone who actually lives in South Dakota year round..

[U guide from what I have seen was a wealth of information. He has commercial interests of course but his observations on current observed conditions were often ridiculed. Yes he slanted to optimism until proved wrong.. We all want a Big Hatch don't we? His essay on South Dakotas Roundup cycle...

Like it or not. This is where the Play for Pay gets their Roosters. http://gisipheasantfarms.com/

Maybe he hunts preserves.

Yes the hatch is important to end numbers.

We saw our first hen with 2 chicks near Ethan on the pavement. Grass in the ditches is well over a foot tall already so unless the chicks are on the roads cant tell yet. We have seen a fair share of roosters tending all spring but the cold wet cycle we have had all spring may have hurt the early...

My comments are for general information not to call others out.

Its all about timing.

Its only a forum!

By the way there is so much grass now and insects for the chicks...Lets hope!

The truth is here in South Dakota> my area Crop insurance dictates.

Yup Might be good for killing a few birds. But Pheasants need grain over the Winter! Your Quote not mine! But I’m not gonna worry about that till there is something to worry about

Hello I tell what I see. Will bring real updates from my area.

Our most productive hunting is in December especially if it snows fresh. Thats when most of the pheasants have to seek out the Heaviest Cattail swamp for protection from the elements but will venture out to grain and then right back. That also gives me a great idea on how many birds there really...