At Meadow Brook Game Farm in Tennessee, hunters come from near and far to hunt pheasant. Now as you might know, pheasant can be tricky to get, but that’s part of the fun challenge, right?
Put yourself in the best shooting position for success when hunting pheasant by following some helpful tips.
Find Your Feel
For starters, when you’ve got your gun, put your cheek down on the stock so it feels the coolness of whatever it’s made of, be it wood, synthetic, composite, etc. When you feel your cheek on the stock that helps you make sure you’re looking down the shotgun’s barrel and this is a good thing.
Keep Your Head Down and Barrell Moving
After you pull the trigger, keep your head down and the barrel moving– keep swinging… this will make it so you have decent follow through and don’t shoot behind the bird. Also, when pulling the trigger, keep your head down so you don’t change your sight plane and miss!
Focus on a Spot
When shooting a bird, rather than shooting at “the entire bird,” which will probably lead to a shot behind it, you should instead pick a certain spot on the bird as your target– such as the neck ring or beak. Basically, pick a “micro target.”
Shoot With Confidence!
Getting ready to take your shot? Square up and plant your feet as you mount the shotgun. Lean into the shotgun and toward the bird for a smooth and decisive swing.
Finally, have the attitude that you ARE going to hit the bird and get it. If you believe you’ll miss, you probably will. So go hunting with the better attitude of, “I’m going to get that bird!”
Thinking about pheasant hunting? Meadow Brook Game Farm is the place to do it. You can see what other hunters have said about their experiences here.
Plan your pheasant hunt by calling 615-888-2411 or email info@meadowbrookgamefarm.com.
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