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John Laux is the Permanent Habitat Protection Manager at Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. […]
Aberdeen’s own Casey Weismantel on Upland Nation by Scott Linden
Here’s the lowdown on hunting in the world’s pheasant capital, from fellow hunter and director of the Aberdeen Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Casey Weismantel. […]
We Got Game | Hunt & Explore Aberdeen, South Dakota
We got game. Planning your next South Dakota pheasant hunting adventure? Make the HuntFishSD.com booth one of your first stops at Game Fair! Pick up your FREE 2026 South Dakota HuntFishSD.com Membership Directory—your ultimate resource for planning an unforgettable hunt in Northeast South Dakota. Inside, you’ll find everything you need, including information on public hunting lands, private […]
Rooster Rush Early Season Report Card A+ Rated!
The 2026 Pheasant Season Is Shaping Up to Be Exceptional! Everything is pointing toward an outstanding 2026 pheasant hunting season in Northeast South Dakota. Excellent nesting conditions, abundant habitat, healthy crop cover, and favorable weather have combined to produce strong bird numbers across the region. This is how the early season report card is shaping […]
WWII Pheasant Sandwiches on SDPB
WWII Pheasant Sandwiches are a Rooster Rush staple in Aberdeen. A tradition that started with feeding the troops has become a welcome snack after getting off an airplane, looking for adventure. Learn more about how the tradition came to be, and how it ties into pheasant hunting in Aberdeen. The famous Pheasant Salad Sandwiches of […]
Outdoors Allie explores South Dakota
Allie D’Andrea, Outdoors Allie on social media, answered the call of the fields last fall. “South Dakota is a wild and beautiful place. Safe to say I’ll be dreaming of hunting pheasants here! Flew into Aberdeen, SD and hunted at Pine Shadow’s Daybreak Lodge — 10/10 recommend!” “Might have to plan another trip before the […]
No better place for a first bird
Hosting ‘Minnesota Bound’ and Brady’s first bird In 2024, we hosted Bill Sherck and his son Brady for an episode of “Minnesota Bound” that aired in 2025. On this week’s episode, a celebration of fall and wild birds! Watch this young hunter attempt to bag his first wild pheasant. Plus, Laura Schara cooks up a […]
Aberdeen & HuntFishSD on MeatEater
Did you know Aberdeen was featured on an episode of MeatEater? We hosted Cal & the crew in 2023, and the episode aired right before the 2024 season! Check out our episode below! Ryan Callaghan visits Aberdeen, South Dakota for the state’s festive pheasant season opener. Cal and Weatherby’s Luke Thorkildsen join Pheasants Forever’s habitat […]
Why is habitat so important?
Less habitat means fewer pheasants. Fewer pheasants mean fewer hunters coming to Aberdeen. Fewer hunters mean fewer dollars spent locally—and a slower economy. […]
How are the pheasants surviving the South Dakota Winter?
Winter has been relatively mild so far, with very little snow on the ground—conditions similar to last year. While the area could certainly benefit from additional moisture, the pheasants don’t seem to mind. […]
