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Find: South Dakota pheasant hunting guides as well as Iowa pheasant hunting, Utah pheasant hunting, Kansas pheasant hunting guides can be found here on www.huntersdomain.com The ringnecked pheasant is one of 49 species of pheasant with even more subspecies. The pheasant originated in Asia and all but one of the 49 species still call Asia their home. Other than the Chinese ringneck, which is the most common pheasant in the U.S., there are also two other species in the States. These are the Melanistic Mutant and the Manchurian Cross. The pheasant is considered an edge bird preferring scrub like cover found near crops, rivers, orchards and clear cuts. Pheasants prefer to eat grains, but will also eat nuts, berries, acorns, seeds and some vegetables. They will also eat worms and insects. The pheasant is among the worlds most beautiful of all birds, and since being imported from China to Oregon in 1881, have done quite well in the United States. Pheasant hunting is an immensely popular sport in the U.S. South Dakota pheasant hunting is a preferred destination for both residents and non residents of that state. South Dakota is considered by many to be the pheasant hunting capital of the world. There is also outstanding pheasant hunting in the states of Kansas and Iowa. Pheasant hunting is especially popular in the mid-west where the habitat is more suited to the pheasant's needs. The ringnecked pheasant spends the majority of its life on the ground, however, they will fly when they have to avoid predation and will also roost in trees at night. Pheasant hunting is enjoyed by thousands each year, and to avid bird hunter, there is nothing quite like a big rooster pheasant flushing from the grass.

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