In the mid-west with its fertile soil, cover might be 12-15 feet tall and thick. My biggest problem hunting without a dog is finding a down bird in that kind of cover. Really no problem getting some birds up, it's finding them without a dog.
First time hunting pheasant this year. First trip, no luck, second time, I shot two. Both trip, no dogs, just a lot of field walking on the first day, and nothing came out. Second day, I met a hunter with a dog, and he told me if you don’t have a dog, stick close to the channel where there’s water, they typically stay in there, and he was right, I shot 2 pheasant on the second day, both of they flew out of the water channels.
Any type of water can be great for pheasants! Typically water will encourage thick cover to grow around it which birds like, plus they can get a drink whenever they feel the need. Im glad you got into some birds on your first hunts!
Hey man I just came across your video. I’m located in West Springfield, Mass. I’m interested in getting into pheasant hunting and this was really helpful.
New to pheasant hunting here, me and my buddy just got our first one today attempting to rabbit hunt here in SW Ohio and now here I am deep diving learning more about it, do you ever do any calls or anything to locate them or just strictly try to spot or flush them out? TIA!
Ive been wondering about calls myself recently since you’ll hear them crowing every so often. I’d bet they’d work well if you could get a bird a vocalize back to you!
Good information. I'm glad you're getting out there, but you need a mentor, man. Ground swatting is not ethical, nor is it good form and practice for newer hunters who may hopefully be able to get out with groups and maybe even dogs one day. Other than that, great info about knowing the areas to go and what to look for as far as productive cover.
This is perfect man. I’m new to hunting and live in SE Mass, so this is exactly the stuff I need to know.
Glad i could help!
FINALLY! useful helpful content on solo phesant hunting by someone thats not old and fuddy.
😂😂 I hope it helps you get on some birds!
Really appreciate this video. Very tough to find pheasant content for Massachusetts. Keep it up!
Thank you brotha, im glad to help!
In the mid-west with its fertile soil, cover might be 12-15 feet tall and thick. My biggest problem hunting without a dog is finding a down bird in that kind of cover. Really no problem getting some birds up, it's finding them without a dog.
Thankfully we dont have that around here. That sounds insane to dig through
Thanks for this. Moved to Illinois and been trying to look for helpful tips for pheasant hunting along without a dog
Its a tough way to do it, but it’s definitely manageable and can be very rewarding!
First time hunting pheasant this year. First trip, no luck, second time, I shot two. Both trip, no dogs, just a lot of field walking on the first day, and nothing came out. Second day, I met a hunter with a dog, and he told me if you don’t have a dog, stick close to the channel where there’s water, they typically stay in there, and he was right, I shot 2 pheasant on the second day, both of they flew out of the water channels.
Any type of water can be great for pheasants! Typically water will encourage thick cover to grow around it which birds like, plus they can get a drink whenever they feel the need. Im glad you got into some birds on your first hunts!
Nice video. I solo hunt often. No dog. Basically do the same. Got a few pointers from it.
Thanks man! Glad i could help!
Appreciate the education. Going tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed.
Good luck brotha!!
Bro. I needed this. Im going on my 1st ever Pheasant hunt tomorrow! I could use all the tips I can get!
Hell yeah good luck man!! Just take your time working the thick stuff and you’re bound to run into one
Stocked pheasants!? I wish, we had that in Nova Scotia. Great video!
@@ScotiaBriar they’re definitely easier to hunt 😂 i’d love to be able to find some wild birds one day though
Hey man I just came across your video. I’m located in West Springfield, Mass. I’m interested in getting into pheasant hunting and this was really helpful.
Glad to hear that brotha! Good luck to you this season!
damn bro i actually searched a video like this yesterday 😂 and then today you made this 😂🔥🔥
😂😂 i do what i can
Monty volunteered to go with you!
Monty would haul ass away from me if he heard a gunshot 😂
New to pheasant hunting here, me and my buddy just got our first one today attempting to rabbit hunt here in SW Ohio and now here I am deep diving learning more about it, do you ever do any calls or anything to locate them or just strictly try to spot or flush them out? TIA!
Ive been wondering about calls myself recently since you’ll hear them crowing every so often. I’d bet they’d work well if you could get a bird a vocalize back to you!
Great pointers, but if possible find a friend with a good dog.
Still working on that one 😂😂
Good information. I'm glad you're getting out there, but you need a mentor, man. Ground swatting is not ethical, nor is it good form and practice for newer hunters who may hopefully be able to get out with groups and maybe even dogs one day. Other than that, great info about knowing the areas to go and what to look for as far as productive cover.
Why are you shooting hen pheasants?
In MA they’re stocked and there’s no regulation on gender, just a 2 bird limit. We don’t have any wild birds here.
I use forest fires
@@KyleLongjohn-h4t bird comes roasted