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Essential Gear Checklist
Gear up for your next pheasant hunting adventure with our essential checklist, ensuring you’re fully prepared for a successful and enjoyable experience. From blaze orange hunting clothing and layered gear to quality shooting gloves and GPS trackers for your dogs, we’ve got all the details covered to make your trip unforgettable. Read more for the…
Mild = Wild
Discover the latest insights on South Dakota pheasant hunting from an experienced outfitter and co-host of Focus Outdoors TV, Dennis Foster. Despite the region’s extreme weather, pheasants have shown remarkable resilience, leading to one of the best hunting seasons in recent memory. Read more about the incredible adaptability of these birds and what to expect…
Rooster Wrap Up
A new season of pheasant hunting in South Dakota, promises unparalleled experiences for both returning and new hunters. After a phenomenal 2023 season, we’re excited about the favorable conditions for 2024, which could rival the peak years of the early 2000s. Book now to secure your spot and make memories that will last a lifetime!…
Late is Great for No Rush Roosters
Dennis Foster’s latest MidWest Outdoors article reveals the true allure of South Dakota pheasant hunting, highlighting the abundance of birds and the relaxed start times. Enjoy the camaraderie, stunning fall colors, and the thrill of the hunt. Discover why the season only gets better!
Spring Training – Snows on the Prairie
Spring has finally sprung in the Dakotas, and with it comes the eagerly awaited Spring Snow Goose hunting season! With the thaw beginning in the southern half and snow geese already on the move, it won’t be long before the massive flocks reach the Glacial Lakes/Jim River Valley region. Click the link to read the…
Reasonable Rods
As we head into another open water fishing season up here in the Ice Belt, our thoughts begin drifting to visions of warmer weather and shedding clothes. Now is the perfect time to contemplate updating your current inventory of tackle. Including, rods and reels. Hopefully, without disposing too much of our shrinking disposable income. …
2022 Hunting Season Recap
We’ve wrapped up a fantastic season and are eagerly looking forward to the next one. Our latest update highlights the resilience of our birds, the beneficial effects of winter moisture on the habitat, and exciting new additions to our land and lodging options. Discover more about our plans and enhancements, from new lodging facilities to…
Perfect Boots for Late Fall Season
We needed to find the perfect overall boot that would not only be light and practical for early season, but durable and waterproof enough for late season. We found that the Irish Setter Ravines with BOA was the perfect solution. The BOA is especially practical with its easy function to get in and out of…
Late Season Roosters
In my 50 plus years living, working and hunting here in Spink County, SD (where it all began with the first release of Chinese Ringneck Pheasants on land that is an integral part of my guided pheasant hunting operation). I have had the good fortune to observe and in turn, learn a great deal about…
The Right Ammunition for Pheasant
When it comes to hitting these wild pheasant, we rely on Fiocchi. These shells are a clean load that fly fast through the air to hit these fast birds even on farther shots. It’s worth to purchase the quality over quantity and go home with more birds.
Lake Oahe: Past Present & Future
It has been over 65 years since Lake Oahe reached its initial full pool state. The big Reservoir has seen its share of ups and downs and plenty of changes – some good and some bad – some natural and some man-made, during this period of maturation. Read full article.
St Croix Partners with RodGeeks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Croix Rod Partnership with RODgeeks Expands RODgeeks® steps into role as exclusive distributor of St. Croix Rod® blanks Park Falls, WI (January 23, 2019) – It is common knowledge throughout the fishing industry and with anglers across the globe that St. Croix is dedicated to…
