mercredi 29 janvier 2014

Notable South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Lodges

By Serena Price


Pheasant hunting lodges are usually well appointed hotel like residences. Here you are treated as a guest and given the opportunity to hunt birds on private property that has been groomed to attract large numbers of prey in the fall. Most of the fields have been used to grow corn or wheat during the summer creating ample feed to attract game birds.

Your choice may be made by word of mouth or by what you learn online. Speaking to the owner of the ranch you are interested in can answer many of your questions and ultimately help you make that decision. There are a lot of things to take into consideration before booking your hunt.

To accomplish this they set up what they call food plots for the pheasants. Here they supply feed for the wild birds and cover for them to hide in. Most of the properties are large enough to offer several different types of terrain for hunters. There are fields where row crops have been raised and harvested as well as bogs, creek beds and thistle hides.

The ranches are mostly designed to be working ranches in the spring and summer with crops and cattle. The harvested fields are where you will find the largest population of rooster pheasants. The grains left behind when harvesting takes place supplies them with food and this keeps them on the ranch. To supplement the feeding many ranch owners put out food plots to attract more birds.

While staying at the ranches you can look forward to excellent food, lodging, and service. The rooms are well appointed for comfort and the dining will never allow you to leave the table hungry. After the hunt most ranches will process your pheasants and have them ready to go home with you when your stay is over.

In mornings after breakfast you will be given the opportunity to practice your aim by shooting clay discs that are thrown in the air. This will help you to be ready when you are in a field and the birds are flushed from cover. These hunts will be on privately owned land but you will still need a license from the state. They are easily obtained online from the state fish and game agency.

At most of these ranches you can book a private package for business associates. There is usually a discount for large groups for booking well in advance. You can also bring a smaller group of people such as friends or family. The size of your party does not make a difference in service or amenities. The staff on the ranches is probably mostly family because the ranches have been in the family for over a hundred years.

What the better pheasant hunting lodges offer is a place where you can relax and be comfortable while experiencing the rush of a hunt every day. If you need to plan a corporate outing for your company you can count on these ranchers to have the space and time to accommodate you. Many will cater to the women in your party also. They supply female guides to go along with the group and dogs that are trained to hunt with and for you.




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