I don't have a history in SD as far back as Steve, but 24-25 yrs ago I started hunting SD in the Huron area. The numbers of birds were amazing. I hunted there for 4-5 yrs and missed the next dozen years. When I returned to hunting the very same grounds, the birds were no where near the same numbers. My friend that owns the farm said that the current methods and weed abatement fertilizers have completely eliminated the grass that used to grow under the corn, sunflower, and other crops. I've been hunting that area for about 8-9 yrs straight now and each year the bird density has declined. Each year being worse than the previous. This year seems to be much worse than last.
I'll be there to visit with my friends this weekend. I'm not planning on bringing dogs nor a shotgun.
