Pheasants

[limaker]

Does anyone still hunt these anymore? I remember as a child we used to have a stuffed one in our den and it used to give me nightmares. The craziest bird I had ever seen. It was huge and scared the jibbys outta me!

[dinosaur]

Of course we hunt them. They are delectable. We just don't stuff them, hang them on a wall, and brag about what we've killed. I always apologize to the animals I kill. It goes something like this:"Sorry, little brother, but I need the meat.".

[RatherBRiding]

Pheasants are a beautiful animal. We have some that live in our field, and we love to spy on them. We have never hunted them, except with a camera. I have always wondered about the purpose of the white ring around their neck. It is obviously not for camouflage. Does anyone know its purpose?

[dinosaur]

They're from China.

[HikingGuy]

These guys run wild around my home. I have never killed or eaten one, seems like too much work for that little amount of food.

[CZ550hunter]

Phesant are wonderful game animals, they are a blast to hunt especialy if you are out finding them with a good hunting dog. To top it off they taste great almost any way you prepare them. They are like a more flavorful version of chicken and most everyone who has ever tried any i have gotten has enjoyed them. If you ever get a chance i would highly reccommend trying some even if hunting is not youre cup of tea.

[greensteelforge]

I have a Vizsla pup who loves these birds. I think upland bird hunting probably wouldn't be popular enough to warrant a season if it weren't for the profound pleasure it is to hunt over a good dog. The meat is excellent, and I agree with Dinosaur, it is always appropriate to acknowledge the taking of a life with thanks, I too say it out loud so it stays at the front of my mind as a part of the hunt. I still get a little sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach whenever I kill an animal, but I eat meat, so killing it myself is appropriate as well.