We've talked about hunting pheasants in the winter and cold
before. But there is more to be covered. Specifically we're
going to look at one of the big changes in the way pheasants
survive the cold winter months. Feeding patterns change as the
temperature drops. This seems to happen no matter where the
pheasants are. When the cold sets in the birds change their
patterns and it presents an opportunity for hunters. Cold
Temperatures Mean More Food and Less Time There are two big
changes in the way pheasants eat during cold temperatures.
First, the birds eat more. This is like all animals including
humans. We pack on the fat during the cold months for warmth and
because food can be difficult to come by when it's cold. The
birds tend to feed more. They eat anything that is available in
their normal feeding areas. They'll eat more instead of browsing
around as they would when it's warmer. The second thing hunters
notice when they study birds in cold months is that the birds
don't stick around long when feeding. Ph