Wisconsin Pheasant Season

[Gary Cripps]

Season opened last Saturday here in Wisconsin. I'm fortunate to have, with my wife, an 80 with 42 acres that we planted in prairie grasses and forbs three years ago. The balance is woods, stream and some marsh. Started a wild life shelter belt this spring that runs 1400 feet long to help the pheasants survive the harsh winters. So now the fun begins. Had a friend over Thursday for an outing. He got a brace of birds and had a great time. He went in Friday for scheduled major surgery and will be out of commission for the rest of the season. I hunted this morning with my wife handling the camera. I handled the Parker G grade 20 ga. with 26 inch Damascus barrels and RST 7 1/2 shot shells.