Pheasant Hunting Tips

      1.  BE PATIENT When Pheasant Hunting
Many hunters become frustrated when they don't  flush a Pheasant within the first half hour of hunting. Be patient, take a break, sit down, eat a sandwich. Give your dog a break too. When your in the field things change all time. Birds are pushed to you, wind direction changes perhaps giving your dog the edge he/she needs. If you know there are birds in the area you are hunting, try slowing down & meticulously go through all the cover with your dog area by area. You are sure to flush up some Pheasants!

2.    Be Safe when you are Hunting Pheasant.
Hunter orange should be worn by all hunters, because if you can't be seen, it's tough to shoot safely. Orange vests, caps (especially caps), dog collars, and dog vests all help to make a safer hunt. Make sure you only shoot at high rising birds that are in a safe line of fire. Remember it is important to know where your dog is before taking a shot at any Flushed Pheasant.

3.    Use Blockers whenever possible when Pheasant Hunting.
When hunting large cover or corn fields, you'll need a "blockers". Pheasants are known for their running ability. They'll run away from hunters. Blockers are hunters stationed at the end of the field who get shots as birds break from cover. The presence of blockers forces birds to hold tighter, giving both walkers and blockers more shooting action.

4.    Pheasant Hunt On Windy Days.
Pheasants will normally hang out in shelter belts such as thick tree rows and heavy cover. The best way to hunt these areas is with a group of guys at the and both ends and another group working the middle in heavy cover. Great caution needs to be exercised here is in order as the birds often fly low and in large numbers.

5.    Be quiet while you Hunt Pheasant.
Always make certain to keep all noises to a minimum. Pheasants rely heavily on their hearing to detect danger and will often flush wildly hundreds of yards ahead at the first sign of any noise such as a vehicle door, or you yelling at your hunting dog. Remember, as the season progresses, the ring neck pheasant gets jumpier.

6.    Pay close attention to Pheasants Daily Patterns
Hunters can greatly improve their success by understanding the ring neck's daily movement pattern. Cover that typically holds lots of pheasants in morning and evening, for instance, may hold only a straggler or two in midday. Although movement patterns vary in different habitat types, they’re fairly consistent in a given area, barring bad weather or exceptionally heavy hunting pressure.

7.    Pheasant Hunt the Cold.

The first really cold spell of the year can be one of the best time to go Pheasant Hunting. This type of weather is easier on your dog & makes one of the better Scenting Scenarios, thus leading to a more successful hunt.