Need some advise on ditch chickens

[jwhawkridge]

Hey guys - I'm trying to plan out my first SD pheasant hunt this fall and would really appreciate some advice. I'm trying to bring two of my buddies who've never hunted out there, one of which has a Weimaraner that will be seeing it's first pheasant season. I've got two dogs myself, both are right in their prime right now and I want to get at least one SD hunt in before the get any older. I've never been past Sioux Falls so I have no idea where to go. I'm thinking we're going to be hitting public land (which there looks to be a ton of) and would like some general information on areas to go to for some success. I don't want to hit anyone's hot spots or anything but I'm hoping someone who's been out there might be able to point me in the right direction. If you don't want to post my email is jwhawkridge @ gmail . com

I'll say thanks in advance to anyone that helps out!!!!!!

[creepworm]

The further west into SD you go, the better. Up until the Missouri river anyways. The Eastern part of the state has 40-60% less birds than it had last year, which was less than stellar.

http://gfp.sd.gov/hunting/small-game/pheasant-outlook.aspx

That should give you an idea. It looks like the area right along the Missouri (Winner, Chamberlain, Pierre, Mobridge) would all be pretty good choices.