Chris Hitzeman
Blog posts by Chris Hitzeman
2010 South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Season Outlook Forecast Report-Fall
August 23, 2010 by Chris Hitzeman
Well this is ahead of the South Dakota Brood Reports but you can form your own opinions from their data. Last week I was out at the farm and took this video from a 6 mile drive between farms in Charles mix County South Dakota. This is UGUIDE's first (and maybe last) informal roadside survey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TppsITzN0oE
More...2010 South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Season Outlook Forecast Report-Summer
June 29, 2010 by Chris Hitzeman
From mid-May until now we have seen warmer temps across the state vs. 2008 or 2009. However, a dry May gave way to an above average wet June. Anytime snowfall amounts or rainfall amounts go up, bird numbers typically decline. I am still encouraged however...
More...2010 South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Season Outlook Forecast Report-Spring
May 06, 2010 by Chris Hitzeman
After a formidable winter across the 5 state region, circumstances did not look good for most wildlife on decent survival rates. However...
More...2010 South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Season Outlook Forecast Report - WinterSpring
March 24, 2010 by Chris Hitzeman
I just got back from a week out at the farm getting equipment ready for spring planting and here is my take on the state of the pheasant union
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12/15 - 2009 South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Field Crops Conditions Report
December 15, 2009 by Chris Hitzeman
Hunting conditions continue to improve amid the slow harvest progress. Bird harvest reports have improved from most areas in the state as wet areas are now frozen allowing both farmers and hunters to get into areas previously inaccessible. The corn harvest is continuing to progress but the pace is slowed by weather, storage shortages and dryer capacity at the elevators. The corn harvest looks like it will take right up until the end of the year to complete.
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