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History

 

The ring-necked pheasant is one of the most colorful of the game birds. It prefers to run rather than fly and can test the most skilled bird hunting dog with its hide-and-seek behavior.

 

Pheasant hunting has a long history in New Hampshire – the first pheasants were stocked here over a hundred years ago.

 

Thank the Landowners

 

Today the time-honored tradition of pheasant hunting is possible in the state only because private landowners continue to allow hunters access to their land. The pheasant program relies heavily upon cooperative relationships with landowners.

 

Please remember to respect the land and property owner’s rights to privacy and safety on all lands open to pheasant hunting and stocking. Respect farmland and do not drive on agricultural fields or block gates or bar ways to pastures and croplands with vehicles.

 

Responsible behavior towards other hunters and other outdoor users will keep property open for everyone for years to come. Please take the time to be courteous and thank these landowners for their generosity.

 

See Also:

 

• Landowner Relations
• Game Processing Resources

 

Youth Pheasant Events

 

Sporting clubs interested in holding youth pheasant hunting events may contact Karen Bordeau at NH Fish and Game's Region 2 Office at
(603) 744-5470 to request an information packet. Participating youth must be between 12 and 15 years of age. Events may be held on Saturday and Sunday of the two full weekends in September immediately prior to September 29.