First SD prairie dog shoot

[Stroker548]

Hey all. Been reading here for a while, so went ahead and joined up. I just got done making my reservations to shoot some P dogs in South Dakota. Me and 3 buddies from work are heading to the Circle View Ranch in May. Read a bunch of good reveiws so decided to make it happen. Its quite the drive, so hopefully the weather is good. Anyway, was a little pumped up bout it and had to share.

[JackinSD]

Originally Posted by Stroker548

Hey all. Been reading here for a while, so went ahead and joined up. I just got done making my reservations to shoot some P dogs in South Dakota. Me and 3 buddies from work are heading to the Circle View Ranch in May. Read a bunch of good reveiws so decided to make it happen. Its quite the drive, so hopefully the weather is good. Anyway, was a little pumped up bout it and had to share.

I hope we see some rain before then. Right now, they are asking that firearms not be fired outdoors due to extreme fire danger.

Not trying to put a damper on your hunt, just thought you might like to ask that question of Circle View Ranch before you make your trip to find their land access is not there.

[B23]

I'm guessing the answer to my question can vary depending on weather but what are typically the best times or months to book for PD shooting???

[Browninglover1]

Originally Posted by B23

I'm guessing the answer to my question can vary depending on weather but what are typically the best times or months to book for PD shooting???

I love hunting them around Mothers Day because it's starting to warm up and they have just dropped their little ones. Having all the little babies run around creates a lot more targets and harder shots when you really want to stretch yourself.

[shorty]

+1 on the rain! As for best time to go I prefer June thru November. In a normal year the spring rains are finished and the back roads firm up, the little targets are getting a little bigger by June as well.

This year, lack of rain has already put the fire danger into the red, as previously stated.Whenever you go you'll have a blast!

Bring LOTS of ammo, don't take any home.

[ukwildcats]

Originally Posted by Stroker548

Hey all. Been reading here for a while, so went ahead and joined up. I just got done making my reservations to shoot some P dogs in South Dakota. Me and 3 buddies from work are heading to the Circle View Ranch in May. Read a bunch of good reveiws so decided to make it happen. Its quite the drive, so hopefully the weather is good. Anyway, was a little pumped up bout it and had to share.

Have stayed at the Circle View Ranch the last 3 years -- and have reservations for June -- Great place to stay. The Wagon Wheel bar in Interior is a decent place to eat -- really not alot of options but the food is decent -- would stay away from the other bar.

The Badlands Lodge is ok -- Going to Wall is a long drive to go for food -- I would plan on bringing food to cook if you like.

Prairie Dogs -- Last year the population was down -- The plague hit the towns hard so good luck -- Previous years was very good and hoping the PD have been busy this winter.

Uk

[Nimrodmar10]

Public land hunting doesn't start till the 16thof June I believe. That late date is to make sure you don't kill a whole litter with each shot. It also gives you a lot more targets.

The breakfast at Wall Drugs is worth the drive.