My first pheasant hunt is this weekend. it is my first hunt ever. i am fairly familar with my 20ga shotgun. i have put a couple hundred rounds through it shooting trap and spoorting clays. i hit 18/25 trap. i am going on a reserve with a guide and dog they say you are garunteed 3 birds scince you pay for them. any tips or anything that could help me at it would help thank you!
I have been going to South Dakota for 5 years now and also run a private pheasant hunting preserve. My advice is to you is : 1) be sure not take unsafe shots- obviously don't swing toward whoever is hunting with you. Know your safe shooting areaand don't take any low shots over the dogs. I would let the guide know that you are a first time pheasant hunter, if you haven't already, he should point out all safety issues. 2) Listen to your guide with the dogs-often I alert my clients when my dogs are birdy and about to flush a bird. 3) I use Improved cyl. or light modified for game farm hunting.
Relax has been said but I want to elaborate. Before you head out the guide will probably talk about the dog safety and whatnot. It might make you nervous but when you get out there you will see it will be clear whether or not it is a safe shot. Enjoy
Pheasant hunt this weekend first hunt ever!!
