So. Dak. Ducks

[Fishing Realtor]

Checked the state webpage and found that I drew for the 10-day non-res season! Problem is I've only banged on roosters there, so I'm not sure where to go. Any thoughts as to time of year or particuliar regions? Probably will just focus on ducks - divers and/or greenheads, doesn't matter. Extremely excited to scout a new area cause No. Dak. was getting to be a bit crowded...

[myzee13]

Fishing Realtor,
the area around Dsmet is about as good as it gets! unfortunitely,myself and my buddies got a 3-day-NE zone hunt instead of the 10-day state wide. there's plenty of public land to hunt around Dsmet. most c-stores in the area have maps.
hope i helped!

[J Rookie K]

Hi, I hunted 8 days there last year. The first few were inbetween Souix Falls and Mitchell, north of 90. We shot a mix of puddlers and divers. The second set of days were around Lake City, Waubay, and Watertown. This time it was mostly divers, but that is fine by me. Get the SD hunting atlas, [free], it has all the public land, and there is a ton. Ive been huntin MN ducks for 16 yrs now and it dont even come close! This year we drew a 3 day tag, so I think we will start in Lake City for 1 day. Then down to Waubay or Watertown, not sure yet. Im all revd up, Good Luck n Good Shootin!

[This message has been edited by J Rookie K (edited 07-22-2003).]

[myzee13]

Rookie,
when are you guys hunting this year? we'll be heading out the 2nd last weekend in oct. did you hunt mainly public land? where did you get your public land map? we'd like to target mallards, but if they're not around,we'll plug just about any duck. how's the goose hunting? let me know on this post or at [email protected] thanks

[J Rookie K]

We hunted all public land. Didnt view any Honker or white geee. We will be there Oct 24-26. You can call the SD Game Fihs and Parks, they will end one to you for free. My key board not working wright. Cant u&e the s key, now it is working. Wierd? Anyway, Sorry I dont have the number for ya. Some of the gas stations , sport shops or hardware stores should have them. If you want to talk more, call me. 612-237-4126. I dont like to use the computer to communicate. SD is the best huntin Ive seen. Talk to ya later, and GOOD SHOOTIN.

[big_fish_guy]

i heard it's been pretty dry out there this year. Which is good news for us western minn hunters. It would be nice to see the birds move back over this way in the flyway.