I' ve hunted for Phesant all my life without a dog and have been very successful. You really have to work a lot harder but it' s very rewarding when you get a bird. I will usually drive around and spot them in field edges or ditches, then hunt the areas out. You have to be careful not to hunt too big an area. Smaller cover is great without dogs. I also hunt areas that have constantly produced over the years. Sometimes you are in heaven, sometimes you come home empty & tired. Thats the fun of hunting! I have however hunted with dogs, and admit it is beautiful to see a pointer at work. But I have also come home with more birds than some of my buddies with dogs on certain days. Good luck! JDinAb