October 2011

As the snow falls out the window behind me again today, I can’t help but think about pheasant hunting season.  Apparently, I’m not alone.  According to our website’s analytics, the most commonly searched term driving pheasant hunters to our website the last few weeks is “October 2011.” 

My hunch is that folks are already planning their 2011 fall pheasant hunting calendar.  While not all states have announced their 2011 pheasant seasons yet, I’ve been able to find opening day dates online for most of the top pheasant hunting destinations.  So here you go! 

2011 Pheasant Hunting Opening Days

(These dates are tentative, please be sure to check your state’s regulations)

Colorado                                                    Not announced till July

Iowa                                                           Saturday, October 29

Kansas                                                       Saturday, November 12

Montana                                                     Saturday, October 8

Minnesota                                                  Saturday, October 15

Nebraska                                                    Saturday, October 29

North Dakota                                             Saturday, October 8

Ohio                                                           Not announced till July   

South Dakota                                             Saturday, October 15

Wisconsin                                                  Saturday, October 15

 The Pointer is written by Bob St.Pierre, Pheasants Forever’s Vice President of Marketing.