We are deeply saddened to share the news that our friend Paul Nelson, owner of Paul Nelson Farm in Gettysburg, South Dakota, passed away suddenly on August 30th when his motor coach was struck by a tornado as he . . .
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Photo of the Day: A Proud Day
James Marshall and his five-year-old British Labrador Retriever had a banner day hunting pheasants near Seneca, South Dakota. Mr. Marshall snapped this epic photo of Samantha and all the birds she found to commemorate the experience. Here’s to . . .
Read MorePodcast: South Dakota’s Unique Pheasant-Hunting Culture
On the eve of the South Dakota Pheasant Opener, Reid sat down in an office adjacent to Mitchell’s storied Corn Palace with three staffers from Pheasants Forever. In attendance are Matt Morlock (SD State Coordinator for Pheasants Forever), Chris . . .
Read MoreHunt Pheasants in South Dakota with Tom Brokaw!

Tom and Meredith Brokaw are hosting a great week in South Dakota.
Photos courtesy Paul Nelson Farm
A South Dakota childhood all but ensures an affinity for the outdoors. For Tom Brokaw, that affinity took root in the ditches and overgrown fencerows of his home state, and remained a . . .
Read MorePhoto: Warm-Weather Visitors in South Dakota
Written by: Lindsay Gunderson, Paul Nelson Farm

That’s a lot of honkers.
Photo courtesy Paul Nelson Farm
The weather at Paul Nelson Farm—in Gettysburg, South Dakota—has been way above normal this March. One sign of that change is this huge flock of Canada geese that took over the
Read MorePhoto: Three Generations Hunt Upland Birds for the First Time Together
Written by: Greg Nelson

Greg Nelson, Brooks Nelson, Terry Nelson (l to r) enjoyed an amazing three-generation day hunting birds
Photo courtesy Paul Nelson Farm
I just wrapped up a hunt at Paul Nelson Farm (no relation); what a day to remember. I am attaching a photo of my Dad, Terry, and my 12-year-old son Brooks. Brooks passed. . .
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons Pheasant Hunting Is Better Than Golfing
In the sporting world, all eyes are focused on young American golfer Jordan Spieth, who is trying to join an elite group: those who have won a Grand Slam by coming out on top in all four major. . .
Read MorePhotos of the Day: Lower Brule Pheasants
Written by: Paul Range, Orvis District Manager-Retail

Orvis District Managers Paul Range (left) and TJ Roy pose with the spoils of a great hunt.
Photo courtesy Paul Range
My fellow District Manager, TJ Roy, and I had a great pheasant hunt on the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Reservation in South Dakota last week. Public land and. . .
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