The benefits of waiting until now to hunt. Cost, hotels, cooler for the dogs, crops should be harvested, and there is a lot less pressure from other hunters. As the hunting days slowly bleed from the calendar, and the transition into late season hunting begins, we can’t help but think about all of the benefits […]
Keys to a good safety briefing When I was a kid my dad had two rules while road hunting. Rule number 1: Don’t shoot the driver (him). Rule number 2: Don’t forget the first rule. This was a funny joke, but we always took hunting safety seriously. Whether or not you have novice hunters, these […]
Access to huntable acres and the hospitality of the Aberdeen community. Some people erroneously believe that flying into a small-town airport will either be too expensive, or too much of a hassle. However, when you consider the fact that driving takes up so much time during a trip, Think, for example, about driving to […]
SD Pheasant Season Extended to January 31, 2021. Aberdeen Pheasant Hunting Is Better Late Than Ever As the Midwest air becomes ever-more crisp and the snow begins to fall on a more consistent basis, the average weekend warrior pheasant hunter generally bids a fond farewell to the season. They’ve bagged some birds, had some laughs […]
Focus on habitat and where pheasants can be found while hunting in Aberdeen. SD Game Fish and Parks Walk In Atlas, CREP, Walk In, Game and Waterfowl Production Areas, and the Aberdeen Pheasant Coalition. (Only found in Aberdeen, SD). If you are new to hunting in South Dakota, or have yet to explore the great […]
Make your early or late season reservations I remember being a young hunter. Waking up before the alarm on opening day wondering if I had even slept a wink. Our trips were special, family traditions. Cousins, uncles, aunts, food, football, and pheasants. Pheasant hunting coursed through my veins, but it was all encompassing. Not just the rush of a […]
Hunting in small groups versus large groups. Success can be achieved. Focus on the public land opportunities around Aberdeen with state access and access through the Aberdeen Pheasant Coalition. Pheasant season has become synonymous with many things. Blaze orange, extra long pheasant tails, and shotgun shells. Another image that people see when they think of […]
Pine Shadows and Daybreak Lodge is a full service, all-inclusive hunting lodge dealing solely with the art and traditions of pheasant hunting. Part of the property is enrolled as preserve land, with the majority being available to wild birds only. They run and showcase English springer spaniel hunting dogs while also training and selling them to […]
How to avoid common pitfalls of new (and veteran) hunters Throughout your career as a bird hunter, invariably, the pheasants are going to get the better of you. Many mistakes are made on the way to become proficient at chasing out wiley ringneck pheasants. If you are a beginning hunter, or a savvy vet, there […]
SoDak Sports – The Igloo of Aberdeen If you’ve hunted in Aberdeen, you’ve likely seen the igloo. It’s hard to miss on the west side of Highway 281 as you enter Aberdeen from the southwest corner of town. Established in a basement in 1969, this gun/ammo/archery shop is there for the outdoor enthusiasts. The Igloo […]
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