Better moisture has many states poised for good pheasant hunting this Fall, but challenges still persist.
Winter was not a killer across the core pheasant range. Habitat (some of it challenged by drought) and nesting success will write fall’s prospects.
Pheasants Forever’s annual state-by-state forecast provides an insider’s view of conditions on the ground and your chances for birds in the air.
Despite drought, it should be a decent to good pheasant season Minnesota.
You will work for your birds this year in drought-stricken South Dakota, but there will be pheasants.
Pheasant hunting opportunity and access should be about the same as 2020 in Kansas, meaning a pretty good hunting season.