'Pheasant envy' confounds Huskers as hunters stream north

We've all had our fill of political news. So I thought that this week, we'd delve into a topic that's equally as timely – pheasant hunting.

I've spent a fair amount of time in pursuit of the ring-necked bird, and recently traveled to South Dakota – the self-proclaimed "Pheasant Capital of the World" – to try my luck with my trusty Vizsla, "Gunnar," and a couple of buddies.

If you've ever traveled to our northern neighbor this time of year, you'll see dozens upon dozens of guys (and a few gals) in hunter-orange garb tromping through the grasslands and marshes of the Mount Rushmore State.

There...