Hey all,
I'm going on my second pheasant hunt (at a game farm) in a couple of weeks. Anyone have an tips/tactics for this kind of hunt? I feel like my first (and only) bird was mostly luck. Or, is that what it's always like? ha ha.
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Hey all,
I'm going on my second pheasant hunt (at a game farm) in a couple of weeks. Anyone have an tips/tactics for this kind of hunt? I feel like my first (and only) bird was mostly luck. Or, is that what it's always like? ha ha.
Are you using a dog? If you are using a pointing breed then use a more open choke like IC. If using a flusher then longer shots will require a bit more choke. I like #6 shot out of my 16g. Stones em dead in the air. If you don't own a dog then most preserves will rent them out. Well worth the money.
A good dog, and quick reflexes :) have fun, looking forward to the story afterwards.
X2..........Quote:
Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie
Go slow take your time, let the dog work, the nose knows, trust your dog......
You usually have a lot more time to shoot than you think. So slow down and make sure you have a good mount, start your gun swinging nicely, etc. No need to snap and shoot. You'll get more by slowing down and shooting well than you will by shooting poorly, quickly.
^ That is the most important advice on this thread.
Yes heed this advice, will help with wing shooting and clays as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by GRAARG
All good advice above and I too echo GRAAG's and Bdog's input. Typically pheasant farm cover does not include much if any overhead canopy, so you generally have the time to concentrate on a high quality first shot. If you miss with the first one, take a 2nd shot if you can, but if its a Hail Mary then better to hold fire and mark the bird and try to flush it a 2nd time (keep in mind that unlike grouse or chukar, where a pheasant lands will not be exactly where it will later be).