South Dakota Fun

[Brett Trimble]

Larry,

We shot these in the morning as they came into a cut sunflower field. I had the right spot, as it turned out and both flocks of 25 or more and singles/doubles came over. I could have shot many more.

We shoot them over flushing dogs in the CRP grass just before dark as well. I’ve attached a pic of a big male chicken I shot last season in the CRP and a pic of me freezing in a lawn chair waiting for them in the morning.

I have mounted chickens and sharptails. They make beautiful mounts!

Brett

[mobirdhunter]

Brett, I envy your access to prairie chickens. They are a special part of the history of the Great Plains.

[Double Play]

I was glad I had this bird mounted. Was fortunate to get him on a South Dakota hunt with Bruce Day and friends several years ago.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Thanks for those pics Brett! Prairie chicken and sage grouse are my two bucket list birds. I'd love to have a fine specimen of each mounted for our lodge.

[Stan Hoover]

Those are some beautiful mounts there Brett!!

PS: Mike, may I be your gun bearer