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A wild pheasant hunting excursion can be both an enjoyable and challenging experience for those involved. In order for any trip to be a successful one, the hunter needs to first perfect his skills and be aware of the many factors which play a role in determining its outcome such as the weather, time of day, terrain, and if dogs are used for assistance. Being prepared for the season is important. One way to do this is to scout out some promising locations and obtain the necessary permission from landowners to hunt these grounds at the start of the season. Ensuring that one also has suitable attire is advisable as well, this includes brush pants, game pouch, comfortable boots with ankle support, and a bright-orange jacket and cap for visibility. In order to successfully locate suitable places to hunt, it's advisable to scout them out in the evening, since this is the normal feeding time for the birds and they will be easier to spot. Good places to look include areas where corn is grown, since pheasants love to eat this, and near any water source, either natural or constructed by humans. Most hunters prefer to hunt at the outset of the season, since the young birds are unsuspecting and this makes them easy prey. They are easy to hunt, but the numbers will go down fast at this time because of this. More close-range shooting is done at this time, which calls for a high brass, improved-cylinder or modified-choke shotgun and a size 6 or 7.5 shot ideally. Other hunters prefer the late season since the grounds are less congested. By then, the birds have become more cautious and many have fled to areas which offer better coverage such as marshes or grass ditches. It can be more difficult to hunt in such settings, but generally can yield a good amount of birds. Long-range shots will be used, and the use of a full-choke, modified, high brass shotgun and a size 4, 5, or 6 shot is best. Working with a dog, in particular a Pointer or Labrador Retriever, can substantially increase the number of birds bagged. Pointers are great for sniffing out birds in heavily overgrown brush, and Labs are excellent at both flushing out birds and retrieving them when they are hit. Hunting early in the morning or in the evening in natural settings are most effective. Hunt clubs offer huntsmen the opportunity to hunt in a controlled environment where the facility provides the birds and releases them onto the grounds several times each day with various levels of difficulty to choose from. There is also an advantage to colder weather, it is not only more favorable for tracking the birds on the ground, but it also allows the dogs to detect them more readily. Getting in some practice before the wild pheasant hunting season kicks off is always a good idea. Visiting a local hunting club to practice shooting on the gun range or with clay pigeons and also training one's dog or sharpening their skills so they will be up to it when the season begins can give the hunter a head start. There are many online sources that contain useful information about SD pheasant hunting. Refer to one of the Web's most popular websites right here on http://www.riegercreeklodge.com/Pheasant-Hunting.html.
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