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2011 South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Season Outlook Forecast Report-July
July 19, 2011 by Chris Hitzeman
We're implementing over 150 acres of new CRP at the Pheasant Camp Lodge near Geddes South Dakota this season. Some trees but mostly grasses. Last week I was out doing some CRP maintenance which included clipping weeds in some of the new CRP stands. I am happy to report having seen several broods of chicks from 3" to 6" in size and all are flyers as they pretty much fly from very young and small in size.
More...Pheasants Forever South Dakota Spring Nesting Report
May 17, 2011 by Matt Morlock
Eastern South Dakota is wet right now thanks to spring runoff and rains. But if things can dry up over the next couple weeks, that would make for a good nesting season in the state, according to Matt Morlock, Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist based out of Brookings, South Dakota. More...
2011 South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Season Outlook Forecast Report-May
May 12, 2011 by Chris Hitzeman
I am highly encouraged by the amount of pheasants that carried over from this last winter.
More...South Dakota Traditional Pheasant Season Opens with Ideal Weather, Good Success
October 17, 2010 by Chris Hitzeman
We really couldn't have asked for a much better day to open our pheasant season, said South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Wildlife Director, Tony Leif. Dry weather has helped move the fall crop harvest along and concentrate a good crop of birds in the remaining cover. It was a successful day and it will only get better from here.?
More...2010 South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Season Outlook Forecast Report-Oct
August 26, 2010 by Chris Hitzeman
This autumn, hunters in South Dakota will enjoy pheasant numbers that continue to be some of the best in the state's history. The 2010 brood survey count shows a small increase from the 2009 survey. The Game, Fish and Parks Department completed its annual pheasant brood survey in mid-August, and tallied a statewide pheasants-per-mile count that is up about 3 percent from last year.
More...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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