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Upland Game Shooting Tips
Pheasant and upland hunting offers some of
the most exciting wing shooting. It also requires special attention
to safety rules since you will be in the field at close quarters
with a fellow hunter, a guide and a dog. It is also important to
remember that flushed birds have unpredictable flight paths. Always
be sure to review, understand and obey the Ten Commandments of
Firearms Safety.
Attention must be paid to your gun carry to ensure that the muzzle
is always pointed away from your companions. Ensure that you, your
fellow hunter or guide agree on your zones of fire. Only take shots
in your zone. Do not shoot at birds that fly between you, the guide
or your fellow hunter. When in doubt, pass up the shot.
While you are walking the fields, stay in a line with your guide or
your fellow hunter. This will not only provide a greater margin of
safety, but improves the chance of flushing a bird. Also, be very
careful not to take low shots that might endanger a dog. |
