Pete and Roger at the 2007 South Dakota pheasant hunting opener
By: UGUIDE
UGUIDE South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Owner Self Guided Pheasant Hunting - Mar. 19, 2008
Spring Take on the Pheasant Outlook
Having had conversation with various landowners that run UGUIDE Pheasant Camps around the state this winter the reports have been good on the weather front. That equates to good news on the pheasant front in terms of higher than average carry-over rates.
High carry-over means more hens for nesting this spring, healthier hens and more adult, mature and "trophy" birds (big spurs) for next fall pheasant hunting season.
Recent wet snows only help the nest conditions as it will create the necessary moisture for good grass conditions in pastures and CRP. There has been a significant reduction in CRP acres acres the Dakota's and an impact from those loss of acres will translate to pheasant production but the results won't be seen until mid to late summer.
Right now all eyes are on spring nesting conditions and the results of the much anticipated Farm Bill negotiations.
Stay tuned for a early summer nesting update from UGUIDE.
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