Effects Pheasants Agriculture Economy Pheasants. Encouraging pheasants as a crop is economically, aesthetically and ecologically pleasing. There is no threat of over-harvesting roosters even when densities are very low. Pheasants are a crop of the land when properly managed. Access for pheasant hunting is a free commodity on most agricultural land.
Farmers also can manage for pheasants and charge a fee for access to hunt.
Profits depend on the quality of experience provided, which means good pheasant production and reasonable fees for access. Minimum tillage or chemical fallow of wheat stubble. Leaves winter food, provides cover, reduces drifting of snow into shelterbelts and marshes. Soil moisture is increased by increased penetration, reduced evaporation and reduced blowing snow. Erosion from wind and water is reduced.