The Ringneck Rules
Essential Tips for Pheasant Hunting in Aberdeen
Christmas comes twice a year in South Dakota: once on December 25 and again on the third Saturday in October, the pheasant opener. Rooster Rush regulars know some of the best fields in the state are around Aberdeen, the pheasant hunting hub of northeastern South Dakota. Keep these tips in mind and your bird dog and trigger finger will both stay busy on your trip to the Ringneck State.
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