Entries Tagged Pheasant

The author spends 99.9 percent of his hunting time on DIY trips — for all species — but in his opinion, an outfitted pheasant hunt should be near the top of your bucket list.

It’s not until a son adopts his father’s bird dog — a German wirehaired pointer named Kaiya — that he has a change of heart about hunting, and ultimately grows closer to his dad.

Blocker Outdoors Shield Field Brush Pants feature reinforced panels specifically for hunters braving thick cover.

Do you have trouble missing gimme shots on pheasants, quail or grouse? Here’s how to improve your upland hunting shooting skills before opening day.

All ammunition manufacturers offer wild turkey-specific ammo. The author explains the pros and cons of these high-performance loads, and why he chooses a different option.

Hunt harder and hunt smarter with Chief Upland’s customizable front-loading upland hunting vest.

With this simple video from chef Melissa King breaking down a chicken, you can do the same learn how to take apart a duck, pheasant or turkey.

South Dakota had quite a year for pheasant hunting. Resident hunters spent about $29.8 million, while non-resident hunters spent $140.3 million.

Donald Jr. and Eric recently pheasant hunted in rural Iowa, attempting to help their father gain support from outdoor enthusiasts before the all-important caucus.

The Department of Natural Resources says its pheasant index, as measured by roadside counts, is 33 percent higher than it was last year. The DNR says its August roadside survey calculated 40.7 pheasants per 100 miles of roadside driven.

— Pheasant hunters in South Dakota should have a better hunting season this year thanks to an estimated 42 percent jump in the number of birds.

The increase is due to an improved pheasant production year last spring and a mild winter. The higher numbers will lead to a nice breeding population.

The Department of Environmental Conservation says it's about to release 30,000 adult pheasants on lands open to public hunting.