In the Where To Shoot Directory, the pheasant hunting icon indicates the facility offers some form of public pheasant hunting. Prices, seasons, regulations and opportunities vary by location. For specific information, contact the individual facility. For additional information about local pheasant hunting opportunities, contact your state wildlife agency. The male ring-necked pheasant weighs 2.5 to 4.5 pounds and has red, gold, buff, brown, blue and black plumage, typically with a white ring about the neck.
Females are smaller and less brilliantly colored.
Pheasants eat insects, seeds and berries and nest on the ground. They are hunted in many areas and make fine table fare. They are often raised on shooting preserves and by hunting clubs. Click here for general information about the hunting specialties.