Ring-necked Pheasant

A Guide to Wild Pheasant Hunting in North America

Learn how to hunt pheasants by identifying their habitat, understanding their behavior, and understanding tried-and-true…

A dog retrieves a pheasant in early season.
Tips for Hunting Early Season Pheasants

During the early season, weather, habitat conditions, and hunting pressure impact which cover types pheasants…

Pheasant Knoephla Dumpling Soup in a bowl, ready to eat.
Pheasant and Knoephla Soup

A hearty North Dakotan soup with dumplings, potatoes, and tender pheasant meat. Pronounced “nef-la,” this…

A bird hunter walks the edge of a field in Missouri.
Hunting for Bobwhite, Pheasant, and other Small Game in Missouri

Missouri features a plethora of upland bird and small game hunting opportunities on public lands…

Ryan Busse bird hunting with his dogs in Montana
Montana Bird Hunting for Pheasant, Huns, Sharp-tailed Grouse, and More

Upland bird hunting under the big sky of Montana is a beautiful challenge with a…

Two chukar on a grill
Twelve Favorite Upland Bird Recipes for the Grill

Cook these sizzling pheasant, quail, chukar, and grouse recipes on your grill this summer I,…

An appetizer dish of watermelon, pheasant, and jalapeno on toothpicks served on a platter
Summer Watermelon and Grilled Pheasant with Ponzu Sauce

Try this delightful appetizer that blends umami flavors and watermelon sweetness with sliced pheasant I…

Roasted pheasant in a hearty marinara sauce on spaghetti
Roasted Pheasant with Homemade Marinara Sauce

This quick marinara sauce makes a hearty meal with a roasted upland bird of your…

Corned pheasant hash with fried egg and red potatoes in a cast iron skillet with an accent of pheasant feathers
Corned Pheasant and Hash

Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with an upland take on a classic holiday meal, substituting pheasant…

Vietnamese Pheasant Congee known as Rice Porridge in a bowl
Vietnamese Pheasant Congee – Rice Porridge

This authentic Vietnamese rice porridge brings my childhood recipe to life with its silky texture…

Pheasant Japanese Katsu Curry on a plate with rice
Pheasant Japanese Katsu Curry

Enjoy a mild, tasty Japanese-style curry served with crispy, crunchy pheasant katsu Japanese curry is…

A bird dog in the mountains of Colorado
Bird Hunting in Colorado – Grouse, Quail, Chukar, Pheasant, and More

Upland bird hunting in this Rocky Mountain state features a variety of species, habitats, and…

Pheasant Piccata ready to serve from the pan.
Pheasant Piccata Recipe

This easy pheasant piccata recipe is a simple, savory dish that allows you to converse…

A bird dog retrieves a pheasant while hunting
Tips on Hunting Pheasant with a Dog

Handling, reading, and trusting your dog go a long way in improving your odds during…

A dog retrieves a pheasant on public lands
Tactics to Increase Public Land Pheasant Hunting Success

Use stealth, pressure, and notetaking to your advantage when hunting public land pheasants this fall…

Bird hunters walk along while hunting Sage Grouse in Wyoming
Wyoming’s Bird Hunting Guide: From Sage Grouse to Pheasants

Experience the thrill of bird hunting in Wyoming’s vast landscapes. Dive into our comprehensive guide…

A dog points into the wind
How Wind Affects Birds and Hunting Dogs

Recommendations for pinning birds in the wind across the United States As I set up…

A hunting dog on point while upland bird hunting in North Dakota
North Dakota Upland Hunting Season Dates, License Fees, and More

Embark on a thrilling hunt for grouse and huns amid the serene prairies and rolling…

A Bird hunter walks grasslands in Nebraska.
Upland Hunting in Nebraska: Wild Quail, Prairie Chickens, and More 

Experience Nebraska’s premiere upland bird hunting from grassland bobwhite quail to prairie grouse opportunities. “To…

A hunter walks up on a dog on point while upland bird hunting Oregon for chukar
Bird Hunting in Oregon for Chukar, Huns, Quail, and Pheasant

The sheer variety of hunting opportunities in Oregon embodies the idea of “Jack-of-all-trades, master of…

Two hunters with bird dogs in South Dakota on a hunting trip
South Dakota Bird Hunting for Pheasants, Grouse, and More

There’s a good reason why South Dakota is synonymous with bird hunting. Each fall, South…