Scott Walsh, a fire fighter from Eastpointe, MI, grew up hunting small game and deer. But in 2010, when Walsh and his family decided to take a risk and adopt a rescued bird dog, everything changed. Walsh had always wanted a hunting dog but as a household of two public servants, a toddler and a [...]
Pheasant Hunting with Shotguns
Man Shooting Owls, Hawks and Too Many Pheasants Forced to Pay $13,000 in South Dakota
Shooting owls is not what we consider upland bird hunting. But one man in Sioux Falls, South Dakota apparently considers them fair game. Ronald Mittleider of South Dakota is being fined $13,000 for violations including, but not limited to, running a lodge that allowed clients to shoot owls. Mr. Mittleider also hunts for more conventional [...]
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Wife Bans Redneck Christmas Tree From House
Hensil Hodges of Franklin County, N.Y., has some pretty awesome ornaments: 71 sets of deer antlers and a deer skull at the very top. According to the Franklin News, his wife of 55 years won't allow his "redneck" tree to be a feature in their family living room, so Hensil sets it up in his [...]
Dear Kate Middleton, Please Go Pheasant Hunting and Ignore PETA
Kate Middleton married into a hunting family, and the newest British princess has been known to hit the field with her in-laws. But, at the urging of PETA, she cancelled an upcoming pheasant hunting trip thanks to animal rights concerns. This isn't the first time PETA asked Middleton for help. They asked her to stop Prince [...]
“Pheasants Are Too Fast” a Poor Excuse for Missing
Every pheasant hunter, even the sure shot, misses a bird from time to time. For the shooter, it’s frustrating, and for hunting companions, it’s the never-ending supply source for good natured ribbing. But the next time you whiff, don’t use the excuse that the “pheasant was too fast” or you may never hear the end [...]
Pheasant Week Quiz: Can You Identify This Classic Shotgun?
A pheasant gun is an heirloom in many hunters' households. This photo comes from Pheasants Forever member Ed Alepra of Kewanee, Ill. It was taken on November 1960 after a pheasant hunt near Dwight, Ill.. From left are Ed’s cousin Dick, his younger brother Ken with a nice side-by-side blunderbuss, his late father, the old [...]
Get Ready for Pheasant Hunting
Get Ready for Pheasant HuntingPheasant hunting doesn’t require a lot of specialized or expensive equipment, but there are some basic items that will make your time in the field more enjoyable and productive. License/Hunting Regulations HandbookThe trail to good hunting starts with a license. Consult the state game or wildlife agency in your state for [...]
Shotgun Clinic w/McPherson Area PF Chapter
Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, the McPherson Area Pheasants Forever Chapter and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism sponsored a youth shotgun clinic the evening of 8/11 at the McPherson Valley Uplands facility.Close to 50 kids enjoyed an evening of busting clays and making the guns go boom!
Wingshooting Clinic, 6/13/11
Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, with help from Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, Pheasants Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International and 4-H Shooting Sports, hosted a shotgun wingshooting clinic the evening of 6/13 at the Ark Valley Gun Club. Kids from SAFE Streets, BBBS, St. Marks, Real Men, Inc [...]
Montana’s Mixed Bag
Having just returned from hunting the Ft. Benton area of Montana with Pheasants Forever, I have to tell you it's in stark contrast to South Dakota. Especially a South Dakota ranch managed for pheasants and holding a preserve license. But this is true wild-bird hunting in thick, heavy cover for a variety of skittish avian [...]
