How To Get The Most Out Of South Dakota Pheasant Hunting

By Sharron Cantu


A micropolitan statistical area is defined as an urban center with a population of between 10,000 and 50,000 people. An example of such an area is Estelline, a fine spot for South Dakota pheasant hunting. As of the 2010 census, Estelline had a population of approximately 770 people in an area amounting to slightly less than one square mile. It doesn't take a genius to work out the population density of the town. New York City, on the other hand, is the most populous city in the United States, with an average population density of around 28,000 per square mile.

Two other fruitful areas for pheasant-hunting are Aberdeen, about a five-hour drive southwest of Estelline, and Chamberlain, between two and a half and three hours to the northwest. Chamberlain has half the population of Estelline distributed over nearly three times the area, for a population density of 360/square mile. Aberdeen, another micropolitan statistical area, has a population density of 1,700/square mile.

Situated on the Missouri River, Chamberlain forms part of pheasant-hunting's Golden Triangle. Brood counts, currently around 16 per square mile, have been steadily increasing over the decade up to 2014. The statewide average is roughly half that. Aberdeen boasts some 200,000 acres of available land for the public to feed its pheasant-hunting habit. It's been said that hunters in Aberdeen can sometimes average roughly nine birds per season.

Sexual dimorphism refers to a feature of animal species in which the male is more flamboyantly turned out than the female of the species. Among the family Phasianidae, this is particularly pronounced. The males in this group are adorned with bright colors, wattles and long tails. They adapt quickly to new environments and are able to breed in captivity.

Shooting pheasants is both fun and good exercise. It is a good idea to practice shooting before you hit the wilderness. Skeet shooting makes for good practice aiming your gun ahead of your moving target. An important safety practice is to not pull the trigger until the bird has flown above the height of human.

You will also need to make sure you are fit before you venture into the wilderness. This is a sport that involves a lot of walking up and down hills and through marsh areas. When you are out shooting with your buddies, you must walk side by side to avoid shooting each other.

Bringing along man's best friend can enhance the entire experience. There are different breeds of dog depending on what you want them to do. If you want a dog that will point to the birds while you flush them out, then get a GSP/GWP or a Brittany. If you want the dog to flush the bird for you, get a retriever or a spaniel.

An extra perk to wearing yourself out and getting sopping wet is the possibility that you will bring home a little something for the dinner table. Slowly roast it, perhaps with juniper berries, and serve alongside a jug of old-fashioned bread sauce.




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