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    Spring snow goose migration report 2017

    It's like a clock every year. Show up the 3rd weekend of March in the east central part of the state and you have the bulk of the birds right there in front of you. They may be gone the next week, but they have been there that weekend every year. For those out there next weekend it will be fun!
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    Archery Turkey Hunting

    Thanks for the help. I am looking forward to it, goal is to get the wife a bird with her bow. Going to be fun!
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    Spring snow goose migration report 2017

    It's March 7th. Maybe a bit ahead of time, but with the weather coming this weekend I still say peak hunting in SD will be the third weekend of March. Always is, like clockwork. Thank goodness I sold all the decoys LOL, I finally got smart enough to just relax about the migration. Best hunts...
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    Improving the PLOTS program

    For those of you that have hunted Montana BMA's, how did that process go? I will tell you that when I tried, it sucked. This was a few years ago, but everything that was there was tied up with hunters that had gotten the limited permission. But, they never hunted. They were empty each day...
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    Archery Turkey Hunting

    Anyone here spend much time archery turkey hunting? I am giving it a go for the first time this year. Have a blind, decoys, call, etc. Have spring hunted once before but didn't spend a lot of time. I have a few friends who have hunted from a blind with a bow and they act as if the birds are...
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    Cabin Fever

    You are not alone. I will be putting down flooring, hanging doors, and installing trim. Sick and tired of the to-do list LOL!
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    Food plot planning

    Even a 100 I would want to use a tractor or pickup. I think the Firminator is marketed towards those low HP tractors that really can't pull a decent disc but can do a little work with a 3 point and narrow width. As far as the ATV and breaking ground, if at all possible I would use a tractor...
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    Well this is going to get interesting

    I am most appalled by the pictures of the trash and abandoned property at the camp. For folks who were worried about the environment they sure left a disaster for others to clean up.
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    No Life jackets

    For anyone one that thinks they can swim well and don't need it, I can say that I wouldn't bet on it. I can swim like a fish, grew up in the pool. In high school, we decided to be idiots and jump out of the boat and swim to the dock on a rainy, windy spring day. Fully clothed, typical fishing...
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    Cost per SQ FT for building a house

    Come on down to the Black Hills of SD. I live in a new neighborhood, plain jane house. A clone of mine just came up for sale over 250k. 2300 sf finished, both levels included. 60' x 110' lot. 4 beds, 2 baths. That is nearly highway robbery. Most homes in the area that are new in the...
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    Is ice season done?

    How are the lakes in the south central part of the state? Heading north across the border this weekend to visit family, am planning on bringing ice gear but am curious how the snow melt affected the lakes. Lost a TON of snow in the last week.
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    "Off" Brand Crankbaits & Effectiveness?

    The Cabelas copies of the Reef Runners are tuned way better for sure. But I still catch more fish on the RR's? And then there is the whole copying a lure thing that Cabelas does that bothers me a bit but that is another story. I think I mainly buy other types because I don't want to feel...
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    Iron dog 2017

    I understand it is a race and all, but 10 miles from the start? Crap happens but from the sounds of that they didn't have a snowball's chance in hell at making it 2000 miles. What are the conditions like they are riding on? The pin it to win it strategy doesn't seem like it would end up well.
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    "Off" Brand Crankbaits & Effectiveness?

    So the other night we were sitting around having a conversation we have had many times before. Why does it seem that the "off" brand crankbaits just don't catch as much? Is it the fact that we don't fish them as much? Less confidence? Or do they just not work as well? For example, before...
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    Perch/Panfish Bobber Boards

    I grew up fishing this way. A small bobber in the hole, then some slack line, then a big bobber sitting on top of an old Schmidt big mouth bottle. The sound of a bobber coming off the glass bottle and hitting the ice is burned into my head LOL! My dad still covets his collection of big mouth...
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    Sakakawea Trip Timing Help?

    Thanks for all the good info. Any input on McKenzie Bay? Also thought about fishing out of there.....
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    Sakakawea Trip Timing Help?

    We fish the N end of Oahe mainly and have been less than impressed the past few years. Fishing sucks, at least compared to the glory days of 10 years ago. Thinking of heading up to pillage Sakakawea for a long weekend sometime this summer. I have fished the East end a bit, staying at the...
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    Winter Lull

    I just have found alternative winter activities. Fished less than normal this winter, have been XC skiing instead. Great workout and it gives me a reason to enjoy a fresh snowfall. Still like to fish here and there, just maximize the opportunities. Spring will come when it does!
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    Other hobbies/interests

    Well....do a little woodworking, gardening, and lots of cooking. Run, road bike, mountain bike, and XC ski for fitness. Golf only when I have to. And if you can't tell, no kids LOL! That will change things......
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    Any spring snow hunters on here

    My snow goose hunting progression went like this- Built 400 SS in college, along with ecaller, etc. Hit the spring migration a few years, did OK at best. Spent hours worrying about being too late in the migration, LOL that never happened. Kept building the spread, got up to 750 decoys with...

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