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Shoot Rooster Pheasants

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How to Hunt Pheasants

Hunting pheasants is both fun and great exercise. You need to be very careful though, and you should practice with your gun before going into the field.

Steps

  1. Get a good dog. It may be even possible to rent one if it is your first time and you need assistance. Make sure you have a guide with you on your first few times.
  2. Walk around an area in a "S" pattern so that you cover all the ground. Keep your dog near you, but not too close. When your dog stops and points, you need to get as close as you can very quickly. The next few steps will happen very quickly. If you a using a flushing dog (retriever, spaniel) the dog will flush the rooster. A pointing dog, or a versatile dog (continental breeds such as Brittanys, GSPs, and GWPs) will point the bird, allowing you to do the flushing.
  3. Aim ahead of the bird, in the direction of flight. Make your shot only after the bird is above human height. You will have about a two second period to make your shot, so you need to be very quick. If you hit the bird and killed it, good job. Most dogs will go retrieve the bird for you. If not, don't worry, you will most likely get another chance. Start again.

Tips

  • Shoot Clay Pigeons before heading out. They are predictable, but give you insight into shooting ahead of your target.
  • Get a good bird dog. Without a good bird dog, you need to hope that you both come across a bird, and hope that you can see the bird to flush it out.
  • Get in shape, pheasant hunting is a lot of walking up and down hills and through marshes.
  • Don't put your finger on the trigger until after you have pulled the gun up and are aiming ahead of your bird.
  • Keep your gun's safety on until you are ready to shoot. As you move towards the point you should be ready to disengage the safety before shooting.
  • When more than one person is hunting, you must walk in a line to prevent shooting each other.

Warnings

  • Be careful when handling any firearm. One mistake could take the life of your dog or friend. Safety should always come firstl.
  • Make sure your gun is clean.
  • Never shoot at a bird on the ground. Birdshot sprays out, and even if you aim dead on the bird, a nearby pellet could hit a dog and it is very unethical.
  • Make sure you hunt only with a legal firearm, during season, on land that you may legally hunt on.
  • Choose your location carefully, getting permission beforehand if necessary.
  • Make yourself visible to other hunters to avoid being inadvertently shot. Wear Orange, for example.

Things You'll Need

  • Bird Dog
  • Gun (Do research To Find Which Is Best For You)
  • Extra Ammo
  • knife(to clean bird after hunt)
  • Guides Help
  • Dog Handlers are VERY nice, but can get expensive
  • Property you may hunt on
  • Dried food
  • Extra water