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South Dakota pheasant hunting heats up in the winter. Make the most of the season and squeeze in some winter wingshooting action.
When the snow flies, so do the feathers. That’s the idea, anyway, on a late-season South Dakota hunt. While October’s rooster rush gets the limelight, it’s late season hunts – when there’s less competition for prime spots – that often produce the best results. Keep these tips in mind and you just might find yourself looking forward to Old Man Winter’s frosty grip.
Just like you don’t eat on the patio in a downpour, pheasants leave corn stubble in a storm. That’s what makes public hunting areas and CRP even more attractive to pheasants after a healthy snowfall. So go out when the flakes are flying. It could lead to a flurry of action.
Walking thick cover isn’t just a way to warm up – it’s the path of least resistance to more birds. The rationale makes sense: pheasants hunker down more in worse weather. Look for frozen cattail sloughs and dense shelterbelts. Look even harder for Waterfowl Production Areas, which may have been inaccessible for hunters in the fall.
Winter roosters made it that far for a reason: they know a thing or two. They’ve dodged dogs, coyotes and BBs all fall. It makes sense that they’re a little gun shy. The best way to hunt is wily birds is silently. Whether it’s not slamming your car door or keeping the chatter to a minimum, there are plenty of little ways to add stealth to your stalk.
This time of year, the smart birds flush fast or not at all. Walk towards land you can hunt and you’ll have a better chance of bagging any early-risers. It’s no perfect science, but field management — when it pans out just right — can give you bonus shots.
Last but certainly not least, layer up. Like the highs and lows of hits and misses, so does your body temp fluctuate afield. When you get in the thick of it, you might be dripping sweat in freezing temps. Wait a couple minutes and that sweat could turn ice cold. The solution, then, for all-season hunters is flexibility. With layers, it helps to add, peel and repeat throughout the day, even sometimes in the same parcel of land.
Whether you’re looking for a guided lodge experience or a public land adventure, we’ve got the resources to get you started.
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One of the best parts of South Dakota pheasant hunting is exploring small towns across the state. Get a taste of the local lifestyle with these delightful small-town experiences.
Pheasant hunting is a uniquely small-town experience. Each little town on the prairie brings its own flavor and style, its own diners and dive bars, its own interesting set of characters who call it home. And while these rustic places are small, they certainly aren't sleepy. If you find yourself around any of these towns, we suggest you take a little time for these big surprises.
Kimball / Central South Dakota
The sweetest souvenir in South Dakota might be the Original Kimball Popcorn Ball. The famous marshmallow popcorn balls are sold in 20 states, but the best place to get them is the splendid source.
Huron / Central South Dakota
Here's a bird that's impossible to miss. The World's Largest Pheasant is a 28-foot, 22-ton rooster made not of feathers but fiberglass and steel. Standing in Huron near Highway 14 since 1959, it's an eclectic skyline feature, to say the least.
Brookings / Southeast South Dakota
Burgers by the bagful are a staple of downtown Brookings at Nick's Hamburgers. This throwback slider shop has flipped patties and dished out frosty root beer floats since 1929. And while the burgers are now more than a nickel, the timeless flavor hasn’t changed.
Chamberlain / Central South Dakota
Dignity: of Earth & Sky is a tribute to South Dakota's proud Lakota and Dakota culture. Yet it's hardly the only attraction at this I-90 rest stop near Chamberlain. As impressive as the 50-foot-tall statue are the sweeping vistas of the Missouri River.
Mobridge / Central South Dakota
Bring your pole for a real South Dakota cast-and-blast trip. Any doubts about Mobridge's status as a fishing town should be squashed by the "Walleye Up" statue of a cowboy riding a fish. Take in the metal statue before hitting the river for the best walleye fishing you can find anywhere.
Aberdeen / Northeast South Dakota
During WWII, Aberdeen was a major rail hub for troops headed east on the Chicago-Milwaukee railroad. Each day, as many as 1,500 servicemen would come through the Aberdeen depot. They were greeted by dozens of volunteers serving pheasant sandwiches, a tasty South Dakota treat. The sandwiches were free, shocking many of the soldiers who weren't accustomed to Midwest hospitality. Word spread, and by the end of the war, even President Eisenhower made the trip for a famous pheasant sandwich. The canteen is closed today, but you can see the exhibit at Aberdeen's Elks Lodge or get the authentic taste with the recipe found here.
Watertown / Northeast South Dakota
This Irish pub with a German twist is home to South Dakota's only certified Pizzaiola (fancy word for pizza chef), Sean Dempsey. The inspired flavors he pumps out, however, are not restricted to wood-fired pies. Dempsey's also has its own line of Bavarian-style brews, perfect for a toast after a day in the field around Watertown.
Whether you’re looking for a guided lodge experience or a public land adventure, we’ve got the resources to get you started.
Pheasant hunting is a uniquely small-town experience. Each little town on the prairie brings its...
