DAKOTA RIVER PHEASANT NEWS

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Dakota River Ranch 2007 PHOTO PAGE

October 15, 2007 First Hunts

Dakota River Ranch handled its first fall hunt this past week. The HD Supply Group from Las Vegas enjoyed a couple days of great October fall weather. The birds were scattered but we managed to have plenty of shooting for the group and bring some birds to the bag. Also along for the hunt was Jeff Ogletree from Georgia. Huntsman Lynn Peterson took Jeff out on a hunt and with Lynn handling the Pine Shadows springers, Merlin and Zia, they were able to bag a limit of South Dakota roosters.

Huntsmen John Pauly and Mark Sheflo and Mark Haglin handled the Las Vegas group with 8 different springers.

Feb 2007 Zero Degrees Hunting

Dakota River Ranch was host to the Rodgers Company out of California this past weekend. The California guys braved the -15 below temperatures for a two day pheasant hunt at the Dakota River Ranch Preserve The snow and cold was not too bad as the South Dakota wind did not blow.

The Pine Shadows springers were working the cattails and many times pushed the roosters out of the cattails into a straight up flush into the clear blue sky and the guns would bring them down. Those flushes create classic pheasant flushing pictures to be remembered by the hunters. Hunting was tough as the snow and heavy cover made for some difficult walking. Jody did an excellent job feeding the crew providing excellent cuisine for all the meals.

If your group is thinking of a hunt there are fall dates open for late November or into December. Call Jody as soon as possible for more information.

January 07 Bird Dog Parade in Des Moines

The first-ever Bird Dog Parade will kick off National Pheasant Fest presented by Cabela's in Des Moines. Led by KCCI meteorologist Bryan Karrick, over 24 bird dogs and their owners will march through the downtown Des Moines Skywalk. In fact, over 20 different sporting dog breeds from 19 dog organizations are expected to participate in the parade which begins at 12 p.m. on Friday, January 19th.

Your DAKOTA RIVER RANCH huntsmen, the Haglins of Pine Shadows, will be in the parade with their ORVIS Endorsed springer spaniels.

In addition Mark and Sophie Haglin will be presenting training seminars throughout the weekend at the National Bird Dog Bonanza portion of the Pheasants Forever convention. Stop by the Pine Shadows exhibit in Bird Dog Alley and talk pheasant hunting with your DAKOTA RIVER RANCH guides. National Pheasant Fest will take place on January 19, 20, and 21 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

The Fest combines a national consumer show, habitat seminar series, and family event complete with puppies, tractors, shotguns, and art. National Pheasant Fest 2007 promises to be the country's largest event for upland farmers, sport dog owners, and wildlife habitat conservationists.

December 06 After Thanksgiving Hunts

Birds are either very skittish or holding tight. Sixty or more pheasants might escape from the fields as we drive up in the bus, but dogs put up remaining ringnecks very close to hunters, often in coveys at end of cover. Exciting! Flocks were found in cattails, reed canary grass, and corn/milo food plots. The sloughs are frozen - making walking in them much easier.
Weather extremes of freezing drizzle to 50 degree sunshine caused refreshment extremes from hot chocolate to ice water.
Some consider this the best time of the season.

November 06 Dakota River Ranch on CNBC

The CNBC segment of "On The Money" featuring Dakota River Ranch pheasant hunting will air on Wednesday, December 6th between 6 pm and 7 pm Central time.

CNBC's Mike Hegedus examines the economics of South Dakota pheasant hunting while enjoying a day in the field with Governor Mike Rounds, Pheasants Forever VP Dave Nomsen, DRR's Jarrett Jones, Aberdeen CVB official Casey Weismantel, Pine Shadows guide Morgan Haglin, and several DRR guests.

November 06 Governor Rounds hunted with us!

Last Wednesday's hunt was filmed by CNBC for Mike Hegedus' evening show, "Mike On The Money". Hegedus is doing a story on the economics of pheasant hunting in South Dakota. Guided by Morgan Haglin and his ORVIS Endorsed Pine Shadows springer spaniels, the hunting party included South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds, Pheasants Forever Vice President Dave Nomsen, Casey Weismantel of the Aberdeen Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Jarrett Jones of Dakota River Ranch.
Birds were plentiful and the weather was outstanding. Brown County GPF Conservation Officer Brook Brown joined the group at lunch and congratulated the party on a safe and successful hunt.
The film segment will be aired on CNBC's "On The Money" on Wednesday, December 6th, between 6 and 7 pm, CST.