A week or so ago, we saw a large, brown, leggy bird as we crossed the Ashton Bridge over the Henry’s Fork. She was picking up grit alongside the road, and we immediately recognized her as a hen ...

The Green or Common pheasant was adopted as the national bird of Japan in 1947, and a pair of these kiji used to decorate the 10,000 yen note. Recently however, the noble pheasant, symbol of masculine ...

When 10 percent of the nation's pheasant hunters converge upon your state autumnally, hunter safety is a valid concern. It starts with hunters abiding by the rules, so I asked my buddy Clay Eberhart, ...

The male common pheasant is one of our most gaudy birds, but although a long-standing introduction, it is not a native. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Star, you can get unlimited ...

It is assumed by many folks that pheasants are indigenous to North America, but they are not. Their ancestry hails primarily from Eurasia, where various regions feature distinctly different subspecies ...

To report pheasant sightings in or near the Central Susquehanna WPRA, call 259-0348 or 925-5870. To learn about the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Pheasant Management Plan, go to www.pgc.state.pa.us ...

Listen to the calls of the European common pheasant during mating season, as males display their plumage, defend their territory, and attract mates with loud calls and wing-flapping. This recording ...

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