Also known as: Ring-necked pheasant, Rooster pheasant, Chinese pheasant
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
Traditional: Oct 17 - Jan 31; Youth Only: Sep 26 - Oct 4. Shooting hours: 10 a.m. CT to sunset statewide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Ring-necked Pheasant in South Dakota
South Dakota is renowned as the premier pheasant hunting destination in the country. The traditional season runs Oct 17-Jan 31 with a daily limit of 3 rooster cocks and a possession limit of 15. Shooting hours are 10 a.m. CT to sunset statewide. A youth-only season runs Sep 26-Oct 4. A Small Game License or Combination License is required. Nonresidents must purchase a Nonresident Small Game License. All of South Dakota is open except certain designated refuges.
When is Ring-necked Pheasant hunting season in South Dakota?
Traditional: Oct 17 - Jan 31; Youth Only: Sep 26 - Oct 4. Shooting hours: 10 a.m. CT to sunset statewide.
What is the bag limit for Ring-necked Pheasant in South Dakota?
3 rooster pheasants per day. Possession limit: 15 rooster pheasants (accrues at 3 birds/day).
What's another name for Ring-necked Pheasant?
Ring-necked Pheasant is also known as Ring-necked pheasant, Rooster pheasant, Chinese pheasant in South Dakota.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Traditional: Oct 17 - Jan 31; Youth Only: Sep 26 - Oct 4. Shooting hours: 10 a.m. CT to sunset statewide. | Link |
| South Dakota | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | South Dakota is renowned as the premier pheasant hunting destination in the country. The traditional season runs Oct 17- | Link |
