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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Less habitat means fewer pheasants. Fewer pheasants mean fewer hunters coming to Aberdeen. Fewer hunters mean fewer dollars spent locally—and a slower economy. […]
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. […]
2025 Pheasant Forecast Courtesy of Pheasants Forever Hunt the Greatest, Hunt in Aberdeen, SD PHEASANTS FOREVER 2025 PHEASANT HUNTING FORECAST: ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA South Dakota Poised for a Great Pheasant Season By Andrew Johnson The pheasant news coming out of South Dakota is overwhelmingly positive. For starters, the 2024 pheasant season was one […]
South Dakota has a record setting pheasant harvest in 2024! Pheasant hunting in Aberdeen, South Dakota, saw a banner year, contributing significantly to what has been reported as the highest pheasant harvest in over a decade. According to a recent news release from the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Department, more than 1.3 […]
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Ruenz’s Roost Welcome to Ruenz’s Roost Lodge and Refuge – your ultimate destination for year-round lodging needs! Whether you’re hunting, exploring the area, or simply passing through, we are here to accommodate you. Our lodges can host up to 12 guests at the Roost and 8-12 guests at the Refuge, offering individual room rentals or […]
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