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Re: MN Fowl Free Lance Spring Hunt

Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:24 am

How far into SoDak are we talking? I remind you I'm a rookie when it comes to "killing whitey." I may be able to go on a scouting mission or two....
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Re: MN Fowl Free Lance Spring Hunt

Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:33 am

tola18 wrote:How far into SoDak are we talking? I remind you I'm a rookie when it comes to "killing whitey." I may be able to go on a scouting mission or two....



You don't need to go far west into SD to find plenty of huntable birds. I29.

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Re: MN Fowl Free Lance Spring Hunt

Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:42 am

Good luck boys. I know the brookings area as of last week had basically zero snow. I wish I could make it.

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Re: MN Fowl Free Lance Spring Hunt

Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:09 am

tola18 wrote:How far into SoDak are we talking? I remind you I'm a rookie when it comes to "killing whitey." I may be able to go on a scouting mission or two....


Once you hit I-29 in SoDak, you are in the land of "Whitey." I usually go in as far as Lake Thompson/DeSmet (About 30-miles) and then go either north or south depending on the snow line and weather.

It is anyone's guess where they will be. I've received reports that the ice is really thick on the lakes and ponds this year. Sheet water is what they will be looking for.

And usually, we end up with a blizzard or two during the month of March/April, so that always keeps things interesting.
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Re: MN Fowl Free Lance Spring Hunt

Sat Mar 15, 2014 7:45 pm

Update for hunt on first post.
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Re: MN Fowl Free Lance Spring Hunt

Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:16 pm

Just keep in mind Aberdeen area will be mostly adults then yet.

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Re: MN Fowl Free Lance Spring Hunt

Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:42 am

Yeah, I was kind of expecting mostly adult birds. They are a real trip sometimes.
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Re: MN Fowl Free Lance Spring Hunt

Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:15 am

If I were going this week I would go between the: Huron - Brookings - Webster triangle. I'm sure up in the Scatterwood/Sand area will have birds as well. I'm going to Tempe and thaw out. :mrgreen:

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Re: MN Fowl Free Lance Spring Hunt

Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:02 am

With the projected storms this week, it will be anyone's guess. The cold is not a problem, but the slushy roads and very wet fields are problematic.
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Re: MN Fowl Free Lance Spring Hunt

Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:38 pm

I have found that hunting the mixed adult/juvi flocks are better. The juvis help to bring in the adults closer. These flocks are generally smaller. But those huge adult flocks are a sight to behold--but tough hunting.
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