Bird hunting debrief: South Dakota's pheasant season with Casey Weismantel

Planning next season already? Got a few weeks left for this one? Here's the lowdown on hunting in the world's pheasant capital, from fellow hunter and director of the Aberdeen Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Casey Weismantel. He's an ugly dog owner and avid ringneck hunter, and nobody has more fingers on the pulse of hunting our favorite bird. 

We cover the season's highs and lows, some weather and habitat anomalies, and geat a few insider tips on maximizing the value of your ten-day license. Casey has advice on pheasant habits and habitat, hunting strategies for early and late season. We discuss "pheasantnomics" and the importance of local knowledge (and how to get it), and what constitutes ethical and legal "road hunting" in South Dakota. Casey has ammo recommendations, walks us through public-access and walk-in strategies, and shares his evolution from novice to seasoned hunter.

"Fix It" dispels some late-season hunting myths, and listeners share their mentorship stories.

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