Memories made highlight S.D. pheasant opener
The sound of cackling roosters erupted from the rows of corn throughout the afternoon, explaining why we weren’t seeing any pheasants.
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The sound of cackling roosters erupted from the rows of corn throughout the afternoon, explaining why we weren’t seeing any pheasants.
Hunters in both states are reporting new flocks of gadwall, wigeon, green-winged teal, mallards, white-fronted geese, snow geese, smaller Canada geese, and swans.
I had a blast. More importantly, I think he did, too. What follows are three general observations from our experience.
Pheasant numbers in the southwestern region continue to rebound after severe drought decimated the bird population in this region.
The good news, according to the conversation with Solem on the GF&P podcast, is that, in spite of the harsh weather that socked much of South Dakota during the winter months, there is reason to be optimistic heading into fall.