Only a few states allow hunters the unusual privilege of bagging its state bird. South Dakota is one of them, and the iconic ring-necked pheasant will soon be the quarry of tens of thousands of ...

The whistle of the wind, the slow crunch of grass as hunters trudge across prairieland, anticipation building in tandem with the rise of a shotgun barrel, the blast of a gun, and, hopefully, a bird on ...

The Minnesota pheasant season opened last weekend. For many, it is a pretty big deal as pheasant hunting is very popular. Although I am not a big pheasant hunter, I do make an effort to chase the wily ...

Males of two species of pheasants seem to trade attractiveness for the ability to get a good look at predators.

Tom Fernandez remembers hunting pheasant for the first time several years ago in South Dakota with his girlfriend’s father. “It was on that trip that I cut my teeth on pheasant hunting and I haven’t ...

April and May are the two favorite months of mushroom hunters. Warm weather coupled with spring rains mean mushrooms start popping up everywhere, making this time of year prime time for foraging.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The state that had the second-most harvested pheasants during last year’s season could surprise some. It was Iowa. Nearly 600,000 pheasants were harvested in Iowa. The ...

His tail was as ridged as a flag pole. His black mask on a mostly snow-white coat gave him the appearance of a highwayman. His relentless nose-to-the-ground search for scent gave him the actions of a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a filmmaker & biologist covering conservation & outdoor topics. Dec 09, 2024, 02:01pm EST Dec 09, 2024, 03:09pm EST A bird's ...

The male Lady Amherst's pheasant knows how to put on a show when it comes to attracting mates. As well as elaborate courtship displays, they will unfurl their golden feathers to form a cape around ...