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A native of eastern Asia. The Ringnecked pheasant was first introduced in Utah in the late 1800's. Since then, its distribution has been increased by transplanting, release of game-farm birds, and natural dispersion. The ring-neck is highly dependent on habitats in and around croplands and agricultural landscapes. Significant changes in farming practices within the last half of the twentieth century have had detri-mental effects on pheasant populations.
The pheasant is still one of the most sought after upland game birds in Utah. In an effort to rekindle memories of past pheasant hunts, the DWR, along with Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife will release 11,000 pheasants on public hunting areas during Utah's upcoming hunt. The hunt opens on Nov. 2. But you don't have to hunt that day to get in on the action-pheasants will be released throughout the hunt. Birds will be placed on wildlife management areas and Walk-In Access areas. You can see where the birds will be released and how to get to those areas by checking the dwr's website at wildlife.utah.gov
