Pheasants & Quail in the Sights

Pheasant & Quail in the sights

Northwest Kansas pheasant and quail populations remain high for the 2020-21 hunting season.

The outlook for the 2020 Kansas pheasant and quail hunting season is looking to setup to be another great year! With extremely favorable conditions this winter and spring starting out great, we look forward to seeing the bird counts this summer. The tradition of upland bird hunting takes many forms in the United States. Hunters in Kansas typically pursue pheasant, quail or prairie chickens. Upland seasons range from early autumn to mid-winter, depending on the state and species. In Kansas upland game season runs from November through January.

• FORECAST —

Check for updated upland bird hunting forecast www.KSOutdoors.com. The forecast is usually updated in mid-September.

• ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS —

Pheasant production often depends on the wheat crop. If weather and moisture brings strong early wheat growth, long maturation and later-than-normal harvest, pheasant production will usually be good. Above-average precipitation is usually a good sign of higher pheasant numbers. All these factors have been present in 2020.

• SEASONS —

Regular: Nov. 14-Jan. 31. Youth: Nov. 7-8, 2020

• Limit —

4 cocks (2 in youth season) Pheasants must retain intact a foot, plumage, or some part that will identify sex while being transported.

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