I'm just back lastnight after a 3 day drive home from the area about 8 miles SW of Huron. My friend's family farm had been muddied up with all the rain and we hunted mostly weed patches, reeds, and grasslands...much to my pleasure, as I really despise the typical cornfield hunt. These weed, reed, and grass fields were also very swampy but there were so many birds in them that I slogged in them very willingly. My Lab dog and I, along with all the others of my party were rewarded richly.
I had shot enough birds to reach the point that by monday, I simply took out my camera and handled my dog for the group while shooting pics of them. I had never thought I would get to that point, but there was plenty of reward for me in taking the pics and watching my dog work for everyone.
So, yes, the birds are more plentiful around Huron/Mitchell this year and there are plenty left for you later hunters.
Cabelas Mitchell store had plenty of #5s in 12 and 20 when I was there on Friday last week.
GO! ENJOY! Bring back some stories.
Last edited by Chuck H; 10/26/07 09:03 AM.
