Allseasonhunter7,

I don't know if you searched the NYSDEC website on raising pheasants.

I do know that a license is required to do this unless the laws have change.

Here is a link that may help in construction of pens, brooders ect.

NYSDEC Pheasant Rearing Guide

As far as shooting preserves go and the opportunity for "wild pheasants" in NYS. 90% of the pheasants are release either year round in NYS or during the pheasant-hunting season.

Long Island has drawn thousands of people from all over the state since they started the pheasant release program on state managed lands and co-op lands. All state and co-op lands on Long Island that are stocked with pheasants during the hunting season my be hunted by reservation and standby only on opening day, weekends and holidays. Access to these lands during the hunting season are on a daily permit only. These permits can be obtained from the Ridge Hunter Check Station in Middle Island.

I think the phone # is 924-3156

I can assure you that these pen-raised birds that come from the state run Reynolds Game Farm in Ithaca are a challenge. The birds a released the night before the hunts and have a chance to disperse. Many people return to the check station without seeing a bird, while those that have dogs get there daily limit of (4) hen or cock.

I have hunted Pheasants on long Island for over 30 years and have always gotten my birds. I may not have limited out ever time but I have never come home skunked. The way they have the food plots set up is definitely a far chase scenario.

Stuart Air force base also has the same opportunity for pheasant hunting. The only catch there is it is first come first serve, and if you happen to be to late there is a cut off at a certain number.

Steve/X-LINY
Pheasant Hollow Farm
West Virginia