As it is known, every hunter wants to know where the pheasant is sitting, but in order to catch this bird alive, you need to make some effort. In our article we will talk about popular proven methods of catching pheasant and about the features of its transportation.
Features of catching pheasant
Pheasants hail from China, but settled down in other places. These birds live in the Volga Delta, in the North Caucasus, in Kazakhstan, the Middle Amur region, in Ukraine and Moldova. Their weight varies from 1.7 to 2 kg, and their body reaches a length of 85 cm. The males have bright plumage, the females are dominated by plumage in gray and brown colors.
To catch these birds, it is necessary to determine their habitat, this will immediately increase the likelihood of a successful capture of birds. They live in groups and choose for the habitat reeds, forest with undergrowth, fields and dense thickets. These birds build nests only on the ground, closing them with branches and grass.
Important! Even if the hunter is in close proximity to the pheasant, the bird prefers to lie low and wait out the danger, rather than fly away.
It is easiest to find the pheasant's nest in the winter, during this period traces on the snow will help the hunter to notice the prey. It is also a good idea to track down these birds in the fall, at which time their brood is growing up, and they get out of the thicket and run out onto the fields. It is better to catch them in the morning or in the evening, in the afternoon they prefer to sit in the shelter and not show themselves.
The clothes of the hunter must be reliable and dense, but at the same time light. Shoes need to choose the most comfortable, with the support of the ankle.
Regardless of the method of catching pheasants, its general principles are as follows:
- preliminary observation. You should know in advance the routes of these birds and their feeding places;
- accuracy. This will help not to harm the bird when fishing;
- patience. You should be prepared for a very long wait until the pheasant is caught;
- the proper installation of traps. Even small deviations from the instructions can lead to the fact that the trap does not work properly and the bird flies away.
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How to lure a pheasant
Effectively lure the bird can be using semolina. The principle of its work is to publish imitations of sounds similar to those that emit pheasants (the cry of the leader, the sounds of the male or female during the mating season). Birds will react to the sound of semolina, so that the hunter will be able to detect their location.
Among the decoys that are popular with pheasant hunters, we can highlight:
- wind. It is inexpensive and does not need electrical power. It functions as a whistle. In order for the bird to react to such a decoy, the catcher needs a lot of effort to make the sounds as close as possible to the pheasant. The wind decoy is not loud, therefore it will not be able to cover a large territory and will help to find the feathered inhabitant only nearby;
- electronic. It produces the most similar and varied sounds of the original, has an adjustable volume, but the price of such a decoy is high. Periodically, he needs to be recharged and has more weight and size than its brass counterpart.
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How to catch a pheasant alive
While hunting these birds for the purpose of subsequent domestic breeding, it is extremely important not to harm them at all. The methods of humane hunting for these birds can be different.
Fishing nets
This method is suitable if you need to catch several birds at once. It is necessary to stock up on a large piece of the network, about 300 meters long and about 6 meters high.
- At the beginning of the intended capture, you must choose a place. For installation of networks use darkened areas.
- Next, you need to drive the perches into the ground and screw the net to them at a height of 50 cm from the ground and disguise it with branches.
- They drive the prey to the nets slowly and carefully, bringing the feathered prey to the ambush.
- When a pheasant is located close to the net, the hunter driving the prey signs the comrade and he drops the net.
- After it remains only to remove it from there safe and sound.
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With a loop
This method is considered to be one of the most difficult, since the bird can look and see a trap, moreover, it is impossible to catch more than one individual in this way.
You can quickly and without spending large financial resources to make a loop with your own hands. It is made of wire, which should be strong, but at the same time soft. At one end of the wire you need to make a loop with a diameter of 8 cm, into which to thread the second end of the wire.
- It is necessary to identify the place of frequent finding of future production, for which some time should be monitored for its routes.
- Set a trap by securing a piece of wire threaded through a loop in a tree.
- When the pheasant flies into the loop, it will tighten around the limb of the bird.
- After that, the trap can be removed from the tree and pick up loot.
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Video: How to catch a pheasant with a loop
How to catch a pheasant on the hook
This method is considered to be the least time-consuming and costly, however, when used, the bird can be severely injured.
- Need to take a fishing hook 10 size.
- On the hook strung corn, which pheasants are very fond of.
- The bait is hanged on a tree near the birds' nest at a height of about 50 cm from the ground.
- Corn is scattered near the bait and several baits are hung without a hook.
- The bird is hooked, after which it must be caught and removed.
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Video: how to catch a pheasant on the hook
Using cell
For this method you need to make a cage. To do this, you need a wooden frame with a height of 50 cm, which must be covered with a metal net. A door is constructed on one of the walls, which is fixed in the upper part, and remains free in the lower part.
- It is necessary to leave the cage in places where birds feed.
- Inside the cage is placed food.
- The first 2-3 days the lid is removed from the cage so that future prey is used to it and is not afraid to enter.
- After the birds stop being afraid of the cage, it is necessary to install doors in it.
- When the bird is inside the cage, the door closes.
- The hunter can only pick up the cage with the prey.
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Video: how to catch a pheasant with a cage
Use of sleeping pills
It is recognized as one of the most humane ways of fishing, as during the capture the bird does not feel fear and panic.
- It is necessary to purchase sleeping pills in any pet store and mix it with food.
- Food is scattered in the bird’s habitat.
- The hunter needs to get to the prey as early as possible, since the effect of sleeping pills is short, usually not more than 2 hours.
- Having found the fallen asleep bird, it is necessary to take it carefully and deliver it to its destination.
Use onions
This method is not very popular due to the fact that it can still cause feathered injuries. However, there are supporters of this method of capture.
- It is necessary to purchase special bows and arrows for hunting. Onions should be light and compact. Arrows should not be sharp, so as not to spoil the body of the bird.
- You need to aim well to get a pheasant in the head.
- If the shot is successful, the prey will be stunned and fall to the ground.
- It can be taken and transported to the right place.
Important! After catching pheasants stress occurs, and they can behave in a strange way. However, when the bird masters the new conditions, the stress will disappear.
How to transport pheasant
After catching prey, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the question of its correct transportation to the place of future habitat.
For transportation of pheasants baskets, boxes and cages are used, corresponding to the size of the birds. There it is necessary to put straw, which will save birds from bruises. Straw also retains heat well, which is important when transporting birds in cold weather.
If the container for transportation is open, it should be covered with a thick canvas so that the birds do not have the opportunity to fly away. When transporting over long distances, you must give them food and water.
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Catching a pheasant with your own hands is a matter that requires effort and patience. If you know about all humane methods of capture and use the appropriate one, the result will not be long in coming.
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