Hunters Disappointed by Lack of Pheasants

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Story Created: Oct 12, 2009 at 6:29 AM CST

Story Updated: Oct 12, 2009 at 6:29 AM CST

Many South Dakota hunters who took to the fields in search of pheasant over the weekend returned home empty-handed and frustrated.

They say standing crops that farmers haven't been able to harvest because of poor weather made it difficult to find birds.

A hunting season for state residents only began Saturday and ends Monday. Hunting is allowed only on public land from noon to sunset. There is a daily limit of three roosters.

Chad Kaiser of Hartford says he didn't see any pheasants and never fired his gun during his two hours outside Sunday afternoon. But he says it was still fun to go out with the dogs.

A 79-day hunting season for residents and nonresidents opens this coming Saturday.

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