Something to bear in mind as the traditional pheasant opener approaches. When I wrote the Pheasants Forever forecast for SD, conditions were still “swampy” in places. That’s changed and harvest is in full swing. Should help early season hunters.

And so the next chapter begins…

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A New Program Added 100,000 Acres (and Counting) of Walk-In Access in Nebraska and South Dakota trib.al/5NnfgKo

Happy opener to all those who celebrate!! Should be another great year in South Dakota!

Hard to beat a day in the field with my boy.

“There is always a return,” the great Col. Tom Kelly once wrote about venturing into nature. I couldn’t agree more …

Mav is catching on for a 5.5-month old. Hope everyone is seeing birds!!

The pup is learning! What a day …

Across America’s grasslands, farmers and ranchers are teaming up with Pheasants Forever to bring conservation to life. In Montana, the Grasslands Initiative is helping producers like Sterling Ballbach restore over 2,000 acres of native habitat—boosting both cattle and wildlife

Nothing better than snow, puppies and roosters …

For a young dog (6 months old), Mav is getting some great experience this fall. It’s been fun watching him grow each time out. Looks like we’ve got bird dog on our hands!

Banner day with John Pollmann in the South Dakota wilds. Good friends and good times.

One tired puppy after hunting in the snow!

Not a bad day …

What a day …

Beautiful day to chase some roosters …

One of South Dakota’s best-kept secrets is the variety of camping options available to hunters throughout the entire pheasant season. Sure, a comfortable hotel room and a hot breakfast buffet have their place. But for self-sufficient hunters who crave the DIY experience — and who

Took the old timer for one last walk today. Gauge was just the best friend a guy could ask for. He wasn’t too bad in the pheasant field, either. Hunt ’em up, big fella. And thanks for everything.