Where can I buy pheasant in Michigan?

While pheasant populations have been in decline for several years, pheasants can be found in southern Lower Michigan and in some areas of the Upper Peninsula. The best counties for pheasant hunting are in south-central to mid-Michigan and into the Thumb.

What is the best pheasant state?

South Dakota is synonymous with pheasants and holds the undisputed title of “Pheasant Capital of America.” With bird harvests reaching over 1 million birds most years, it’s a place every upland hunter needs to experience.

Are pheasants native to Michigan?

Native to China and introduced into Michigan in 1895, ring-necked pheasants soon became one of the favorite game animals here. The first pheasant season was held in 1925 and, by the 1940s, 1 million birds were being harvested each year.

Is there quail in Michigan?

Although native to Michigan, quail are limited to those parts of southern Michigan that receive less than 40 inches of snow per year. They cannot endure prolonged conditions of cold, or heavy snow or ice accumulation.

What state has the largest pheasant population?

Thanks to excellent habitat and conservation & management efforts, South Dakota is home to more than 7 million pheasants and is consistently the best state in the country for bird counts and harvests. In 2020, hunters harvested 1.1 million birds during pheasant season.

Where is the best pheasant hunting in USA?

King and still champion, South Dakota again promises the best pheasant populations in the world. Hunters have been bagging about a million each season over the past few years.

Can you release pheasants into the wild?

Pheasants should be released into the wild at one of two ages; either at 8 weeks of age or fully grown adults in the spring of the year. The adult bird release will generally give you more return for your expense and effort. At the very least you are releasing an adult pheasant into the wild with hopes of survival.

What trees do pheasants like?

Put fast-growing native shrubs (dogwoods, wild plum, elderberry, ninebark, chokecherry, aronia, nannyberry) first on your list. Beside them plant shrubs that grow a bit slower like hazelnut, highbush cranberry, juneberry, arrowwood, buttonbush and red cedar. Think beefy.