I've moved here from Minnesota two years ago, and started training a yellow lab last year. So far, I've only introduced him to live Grouse in South Dakota. My family owns a farm there.

I'd like to get some training done close to home at either Cherry Valley, Crescent lake or Stillwater. When and where would be the best times to avoid the crowd? I've never hunted anywhere, where there were other parties in the same field before. Even on public land. Any tips to avoid getting shot at?

Or if you got them, share you're own experience with the westside pheasant release.

Thanks!