When you think of national wildlife refuges, you probably think ducks. But many hunters score limits of ring-necked pheasants by hunting the marsh fringes and upland fields. ... [+] Full Article
No, we're not talking about missing shots on these hardy game birds. We're talking about using the proper chokes for the multiple field conditions you'll encounter. ... [+] 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
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