RE: Pheasants w/o a dog?
It can be done ... not nearly as fun or rewarding but it can definitely be done.
I' ve seen guys get on line and take a few steps than stop ..take a few more than stop .. a few more then stop. Most of them find the birds bust cover when they are stopped as opposed to walking. Have you ever seen or heard of people " driving" them? .. never hunted North Dakota but I' ve seen them do it on tv... they look like mini deer drives with blockers set and pushers .. but it all appears highly organized for safeties sake.
A dog makes the hunt though...