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  1. bigv

    What would you do with.......

    First pay off bills. Then buy as much hunting land as I could. I would donate a nice chunk to my church, donate a huge chunk to St Jude's hospital for kids, and some to other cancer research, I would donate a nice chunk to area humane societies too then just have fun. Build new house, maybe...
  2. bigv

    temps for hanging deer

    hang it up and throw 1 or 2 10lb bags of ice inside the cavity. That will help stay cool. Have done that before.
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    • Post #27
    • Forum: Deer
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    Hunting dogs surprise

    I have had labs for years. All good dogs. Hunt hard, friendly bird machines. Then years ago hunted with a friend that was into wirehairs/draathars. Holy hell did they hunt! I knew of them but had never hunted with one. Have often thought about getting one.
  4. bigv

    New fishing boat Yar Craft

    my old man ran a 1997 Yarcraft 1785 Bt for yrs. He sold it but said biggest mistake he made. I ran it a few times. Had a 90 johnson on it. It was a cherry. Ran smooth in any water. They are a little narrower than I prefer but cut water nicely too so the 75 should be fine unless you're one...
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    Anyone seeing any roosters?

    I am no expert on pheasant health but i don't think one needs to be to analyze the problem. CRP is king. With so many acres lost, many animal species is in decline. Pheasants, deer etc. Some have mentioned coyotes. Coyotes actually have little impact on pheasant populations and may actually...
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    Tires

    I have Dynopros on my hunting/work pickup. They are great. I just put Goodyear wranglers on my daily pickup. Light all terrain. They are only 4 ply however they have the kevlar side-walls. I really like them so far. Quiet, nice riding but will have enough traction come snow.
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    Anyone seeing any roosters?

    LOL...Touché!
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    Anyone seeing any roosters?

    kurtr....As I said before...you really don't get out much do you? In my post I mentioned raising fishing by 25 dollars. Do you think that much of a raise is F'ing people? So much they can't 'Save' that much to come? I highly doubt it. And state $$ wise it would be huge. Say $25 times 40k...
  9. bigv

    Anyone seeing any roosters?

    I've never understood why SD doesn't jack up the price of non res pheasant licenses? We have an average of 100-120k non res coming here each year to shoot pheasants. Why don't we double their fees? Have pheasants..they will come. A higher majority of the non res guys coming-money is no...
  10. bigv

    Dog Whining in the Decoys. Solutions/Advice?

    sometimes dogs like that cannot hold their excitement. Not perfect manners but you may want to just let him wonder around and burn energy...then when birds start to come in reign him back in. Definitely not ideal but sometimes worth the peace.
  11. bigv

    SD Pheasant Hunting

    Well my story is definitely different than yours. I guess I'm like you. Last yr I hunted BH for elk, WR deer, ER deer, upland in several areas including yours and waterfowl in east. I get around each year. The ONLY people that are raving over pheasant numbers and superb public holding...
  12. bigv

    SD Pheasant Hunting

    Lol you don't get around the state much do you.....I hunt all around the state for many for different game and upland is one of them. I know what I know. And can bet majority of residents who hunt in different areas would agree with me because they already say the same. Your area is a...
  13. bigv

    Favorite late season hunting pant

    Thank you for that info!
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    • Post #116
    • Forum: Deer
  14. bigv

    SD Pheasant Hunting

    correct but similar in much of the state with the exception of water.
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    Favorite late season hunting pant

    I've always worn the brown colored jeans with the brush buster buster fronts. If gets cold I wear long johns under. Perfect for many conditions but not wet ones. Have flirted with purchasing a quality pair. I am a neanderthal when it comes to shopping. I am also a bigger dude and can't seem...
    • bigv
    • Post #113
    • Forum: Deer
  16. bigv

    SD Pheasant Hunting

    The bird numbers are a little better than last year but still rather low. Much of the public land is not good. It is all water or been mowed 3x. But if you look around hard enough there are areas that can be productive. However those good areas are often pressured hard. Good hunting can be...
  17. bigv

    Why?

    I had to have a crampy power plop 2x on my first date with my wife.
  18. bigv

    Why?

    getting older stinks. I think I poo outside as much as I do inside. On trees, over side of boat, fence posts, bumpers, it just doesn't matter. I get the cramps and cant hold it. Most times i can sh!t through tennis racket. Always have to be careful it doesn't spray! Worst is, often after...
  19. bigv

    Need a little prayer

    sent
  20. bigv

    How to pinpoint the "X"?

    Never heard of it being so complicated. I've hunted geese hard for a looong time. I find access point to field and use my binos to pin point where they are sitting. Can use hills or bails or sloughs etc for landmarks. Drive out in morning and use head lamp to snoop around a minute to find...
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