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The Illinois pheasant population held its own in areas with good wintering habitat. But in areas of "marginal" habitat, the result of an afternoon spent afield may be little more than exercise. ... [+] Full Article
After pheasants have "wised up" to hunters, your tactics must change a little. Here's the lowdown on understanding late-season pheasants and how to find them. ... [+] Full Article
There's nothing wrong with walking fields with your dog all day. But if you want to put a pheasant in the game bag, you'll need a better plan. ... [+] Full Article
A few weeks after opening day, pheasants get wise to hunters' habits and escape via the ground rather than the not-so-friendly skies. ... [+] Full Article
A quartering spaniel that hunts close and attends to his business is a great bird-hunting partner. Here are some tips on training flushing dogs. (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article
You don't need to find great numbers of ringnecks to have a successful hunting season. Here's how to score when and where the birds seem scarce. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
While hunters chase ringnecks this season amid declines in the birds' numbers, public and private initiatives promise help for the Prairie State's pheasant populations. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
A good pheasant shoot can turn unpleasant if you don't pattern your shotgun beforehand and start to miss too many birds. Here's how to prevent that from happening. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article