Also known as: Ring-necked pheasant, Chinese pheasant, Rooster
The common pheasant, ring-necked pheasant, or blue-headed pheasant, is a bird in the pheasant family (Phasianidae). The genus name comes from Latin phasianus 'pheasant'. The species name colchicus is Latin for 'of Colchis', a country on the Black Sea where pheasants became known to Europeans. Although Phasianus was previously thought to be closely related to the genus Gallus, the genus of junglefowl and domesticated chickens, recent studies show that they are in different subfamilies, having diverged over 20 million years ago.
Hunting Season
General: Nov 14 - Dec 27. Archery Only: Oct 10 - Nov 1 and Dec 28 - Jan 24. Falconry: Aug 15 - Feb 28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Ring-necked Pheasant in California
Ring-necked pheasant hunting in California is primarily a put-and-take program with birds released on public hunting areas. Upland game bird validation is required. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Nonlead ammunition is required. Pheasants are found primarily in the Central Valley, Sacramento Valley, and Imperial Valley agricultural regions.
When is Ring-necked Pheasant hunting season in California?
General: Nov 14 - Dec 27. Archery Only: Oct 10 - Nov 1 and Dec 28 - Jan 24. Falconry: Aug 15 - Feb 28.
What is the bag limit for Ring-necked Pheasant in California?
2 males/day first two days; 3 males/day after the first two days. Archery: up to 1 female allowed within daily bag. Falconry: either sex allowed.
What is another name for Ring-necked Pheasant?
Ring-necked Pheasant is also known as Ring-necked pheasant, Chinese pheasant, Rooster in California.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | General: Nov 14 - Dec 27. Archery Only: Oct 10 - Nov 1 and Dec 28 - Jan 24. Falconry: Aug 15 - Feb 28. | Link |
| California | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Ring-necked pheasant hunting in California is primarily a put-and-take program with birds released on public hunting are | Link |
