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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Duckslayer100" data-source="post: 115031" data-attributes="member: 1485">I have my heart set on two areas: either east of New Rockford or somewhere in SE ND. I deer hunt public land by the first choice, and I used to hunt ducks and grouse frequently there, too, when I lived in Grand Forks. Now that I'm in Fargo, that's a bit further than I like to travel on a regular basis for my out-and-back hunting trips (a necessity with two little ones back at the nest). On the other hand, I frequent SE ND a lot more often these days for waterfowl and pheasants. While it's nowhere near as amazing as it once was as far as numbers are concerned, I hope that will rebound by the time No. 1 Son is old enough to shoot his first rooster. In either case, have a home base would be key. My buddy hunts his cabin maybe three or four times a year, and visits twice a summer just to check on the place. He also has good relations with the neighbors, who are more than happy to keep an eye on the shack to make sure nobody breaks in or burns it down while he's gone. I think they also keep the lawn mowed in exchange for some Blue Tasties or some such barter. That's my dream. I realize it's a pain for some, but a no-frills shack really isn't that much to maintain. I'm talking bare essentials here.</blockquote>