Small Game

Pheasants travel with mind-blowing movement and speed, making hunting them a challenge in the best of circumstances. They're swift on the ground and in the air, and they can slip out of cover from different points. When the dogs are on and you're flushing deep coveys of roosters, you need to be able to bring down a pheasant without ruining the tender game meat. 

Choosing the right shotgun and ammo for quail is all about balance. Weight, shoulder feel, and reliability are all important considerations when choosing a firearm that gets the job done without going overboard.

Just as with any other type of hunt, pheasant hunting is composed of far more intricate details beyond just walking through a field hoping for a bird. 

Though Texas is known for whitetail deer, the Lone Star State also offers excellent pheasant hunting opportunities in the Panhandle and South Plains regions. Here, the pheasant habitat overlaps with dry prairies and a semi-arid climate, creating a unique and challenging environment for pheasant hunting. 

Looking to plan a pheasant hunt and find yourself looking at the weather? You're on the right path and you're probably only a couple days or hours away from the hunt.

One of my favorite sounds of a cold, crisp morning in the field isn’t my boots crunching on the still frozen grass glistening in the rising sun or the panting of an energetic and eager hunting dog. It's that unmistakable two-note call whistle from a bobwhite quail, sharp and clear as the morning air.

Quail hunting is a social event and a great chance to hunt with family and the dogs. However, unless you know how to flush them the right way, you'll have a lot of fun . . . but likely go home empty handed.

With a rigid stocking program and dedication to public land access, Ohio is coming into its own as a pheasant hunting state.

In the crisp fall air, the excitement of a Wisconsin pheasant hunter is hard to match. It could be the excitement and companionship of the dogs working hard to flush roosters. Or it could be that brief opportunity when a bird shoots out of cover and you raise your shotgun and get a decent shot. 

It's hard to deny that Colorado is one of, if not the most, beautiful states when it comes to hunting environments and landscapes. Throw in your shotgun, canine best friend, and a couple of well-conditioned pheasants, and you've got the makings of a great upland hunt.

The dove hunting season always promises a great time. With fast-paced shooting, accessible opportunities, and welcoming communities across the top dove hunting states, it's hard to beat in terms of satisfaction and social networking.

The sudden and startling explosion of wings as a covey bursts from underfoot can make even the most seasoned hunter’s heart race.