RE: How does a pheasent work????
I like tree lines next to corn fields or tall grass. Seems the birds like to 'run' toward taller cover when possible. I have worked with dogs and without dogs. Much better to have a good dog but you can do it without dogs as well. If you go without dogs, then I generally spike the end of the field I am working with a shooter or two. A group then works the field 'driving' the birds towards the open end. They do like to run before they fly. Space the hunter about 25 yards apart. You will miss some birds but then I figure that is just like catch and release in fishing. The distance will also give another hunter the chance to bring down the bird that invariably you shoot behind. Also remember a bird that is hit is not necessarily a bird that is dead. This is where a dog earns its keep. Pheasants are notorious for running after being downed. A good dog will save a lot of wounded birds from becoming Coyote dinner. Good luck!@