16ga.com ~ View topic - Any interest in 16 Ga. Wild Pheasant Hunt in SD in Dec 10-1

Joined: 25 Jan 2014 Posts: 234 Location: MN

A couple of recent posts combined to give me an idea. The first post was the tribute to Doug Oliver video posted by Charles Hammack. I joined this site about 11 years ago. I knew the Society held a couple of clay shoot gatherings, but I didn’t know they held any hunts. I attended one shoot held on a cold rainy day in South St. Paul.

The second post was by Purple16, Bobby Lowe, posting the availability of his Birddog Bunkhouse for pheasant hunting in South Dakota this fall. I’ve wanted to hunt there for years, but things never really lined up for me. He currently has openings for seven hunters Dec. 10-14.

I am posting to see if there is interest in an informal 16 ga. pheasant hunt based at the Bird Dog Bunkhouse, Dec 10-14 2024. There is a lot of excellent public hunting ground within a 30-mile radius of the Bunkhouse. I would offer to pick somebody up at Pierre or Aberdeen airports.

Reply and send a PM if you are remotely interested. Bobby is holding these seven spots for a week or so to see if there is interest in a group hunt.

Joined: 17 Jan 2014 Posts: 1392 Location: Denver, Colorado

Hmmm...

If you guys put a group together I will donate $25/per 16ga member back to this forum plus give you the DR16 wads I mentioned in my original post.

I always thought a 16ga group was a great way to have fun and make new friends.

Joined: 27 Jan 2016 Posts: 494 Location: Oswego, Kansas

I could be interested in a hunt in SD this year.

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Gentlemen,

I am unable to participate at this time, I still have some health problems due to Agent Orange. Will use my energy to train our new Ryman puppy at home in our Grouse woods here in Pa.

Hope all you gentlemen have fun Pheasant hunting in SD with your 16 gauge guns.

all the best,

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man

Joined: 25 Jan 2014 Posts: 234 Location: MN

Three or four hunters have expressed interest so far in a 16 Ga. Pheasant Hunt in South Dakota in Dec.

If someone is considering driving from east of MN, I could meet you the Twin Cities and we could carpool from there.

It was brought to my attention that many people read this forum, and never post or register. If you are interested in the hunt you can contact me by phone or email.

Thanks

Marshall 651-747-7566

muzzdog@hotmail.com

Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Posts: 689 Location: Ontario

I’m rolling it around in my head. Have been meaning to book a stay at Bobby’s hunt camp. Gotta set some plans in motion. But I’m Canadian so travel is a bit more complex.

Joined: 09 Mar 2016 Posts: 757 Location: Mn.

Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Posts: 689 Location: Ontario

Brother Mike, thanks for the words of encouragement. When I first hunted in the US back in the 1980s, we would base ourselves in Pollock SD. Just east of the river and very close to the ND border. Sounds like you are in that vicinity. We were there while Kevin Costner was shooting Dances with Wolves in the area. I have very good memories of those hunts. Had a local guy clearing the way for us. Great guy and great fun.

My life has very recently got a bit more complicated. Getting ready to move my 97 yo father into my house with me. I have to see how that shakes out for a few months before I take off for a couple weeks. Because of course, I couldn’t make SD a destination and not stop off at a few places along the route. Very Happy

Joined: 07 Nov 2019 Posts: 22 Location: Michigan

Any kennels for dogs ?

Joined: 25 Jan 2014 Posts: 234 Location: MN

Bobby has a strict rule about no dogs in the house, but he has very nice kennel facilities.

I built a 10 dog indoor insulated kennel in the back yard. Each has its own welded wire run.
I furnish dog bowls and water buckets along with two bins full of blankets for your dog's comfort.

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I also have several insulated dog kennels in the garage that the dogs are welcome to use. Each person likes to do varying things with their dogs so I have a few options available.

I have indoor bird cleaning area with a designated bird freezer to store your bagged birds.

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The house is set up for a quality experience.
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Joined: 17 Jan 2014 Posts: 1392 Location: Denver, Colorado

Unfortunately, the timing of this hunt may not work out for me. I will, however, be rolling through South Dakota on my way south (from ruffed grouse hunting) in early November. Perhaps then would be more convenient for some folks?