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| Pheasants were first introduced to the U.S in the late 1880s and soon became one of the most hunted game birds. Since their introduction to the U.S, pheasant hunting has grown to be a popular sport and has led to pheasants being raised and released for hunters in both state wildlife areas and private hunting clubs. No matter where you choose to hunt pheasants, PheasantHuntingStore has all the firearms and accessories you need to provide you with a fun and successful pheasant hunt. |
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One of the most preferred firearms for pheasant hunting is the 12 gauge shotgun. Each year more pheasants are killed with a 12 gauge shot shell than with all other gauges combined. The 12 gauge shotgun is so popular due to its flexibility, as it allows the hunter to use a light load when hunting pheasants on a preserve or pheasant farm, but also allows for the use of a heavy load when hunting at long-range out in the open. The 20 gauge shotgun is another popular choice among pheasant hunters. The 20 gauge shotgun is ideal for bird hunting because it destroys less meat. It also features a lower recoil, which makes it a good choice for younger or beginner pheasant hunters.
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Pheasants can be found in a number of locations, which provides you with many locations to choose from when planning your pheasant hunt. One key to locating pheasants is to look near water, such as marshes, streams, ponds and wetlands, as pheasants need to stay close to a source of water. Pheasants also tend to live near edges, where food and cover intersect. This will lead you to fence rows, tall dense fields and creek banks.
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Knowing the daily routine of pheasants is another helpful tool when planning a pheasant hunt. To best determine the routine of pheasants in your area, it would be smart to spend a few days prior to your hunt scouting pheasants and taking note of their daily habits. Most pheasants leave their cover early in the morning and head to feeding areas in grass and other areas with little cover. This makes the morning a good time to begin your pheasant hunt. Towards midday, pheasants have retreated to cover where they remain until the early evening, at which time they once again leave cover to feed one last time before retreating for the rest of the evening. Knowing a pheasant’s routine is not as important if you plan to do your hunting at a private hunting club or farm as pheasants are released several times throughout the day.
Once you have selected your firearm and determined the best place to locate pheasants, the next step is the hunt itself. Hunting pheasants can be done alone, with a group of people or with the aide of a hunting dog. No matter how many people are in your hunting party, there are certain techniques that are used by nearly all pheasant hunters. |
The first pheasant hunting technique is called driving. This can be done with either a group of people or with a hunting dog. When driving birds, one or more hunters position themselves at the top of a hill while at the bottom of the hill either another group of hunters or a hunting dog pushes the birds up the hill by walking through their cover and driving the pheasants uphill where the waiting hunters will be able to take a shot.
Another popular pheasant hunting technique is to use blockers. While some pheasants will run towards hunters when they are being driven out, many will try and run away from the hunters. This is where the blockers come into play. Blockers are hunters who are stationed at the edge of fields. When a pheasant tries to get away, it will run towards a blocker who can either take a shot or push the birds back towards the drivers.
Many hunters choose to use a hunting dog when pheasant hunting. When hunting with a dog, the dog is used to work the fields, acting as a driver. Using its sense of smell, the dog will locate the pheasants and help flush them out of hiding, driving them towards the shooter. Once a shot is taken, the dog will then act as a retriever and bring the pheasant back to the hunter. |
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If you are looking to train your dog or just need to stock up on some new equipment for your hunting hound, PheasantHuntingStore has you covered with a large selection of training scents, dog collars and leads, e-collars and training decoys. PheasantHuntingStore also features a large selection of pheasant hunting firearms and accessories just for you. From 12 and 20 gauge shotguns, ammunition for your firearms and pheasant calls to hunting vets, head gear and stools and chairs, PheasantHuntingStore offers a wide variety of products for all types of pheasant hunters. Whether you’re hunting pheasants alone, with your friends or with your trusty dog, PheasantHuntingStore has everything you need to help get the most out of your pheasant hunting trip. |