Mentored Pheasant Hunts for Adults and Youth

The program supports new adult and youth hunters with detailed pheasant hunting knowledge, practical field experience, and quality instruction on a trap range. Upon completing the program, hunters should have an understanding of common small game hunting skills and a solid knowledge base to expand their hunting skills. Mentored hunts are available during the pheasant hunting season to students who desire additional instruction.

Program Eligibility

Hunters ages 12 or older who have completed a hunter education class
Have not taken novice pheasant hunt in a previous year
Youth 18 and under must have a parent or guardian attend all sessions and events

Applications open in March.

Class Instruction

Students must complete 3 hours of classroom instruction and 1 half-day field session to receive a program vehicle Walk-In Access (WIA) permit. Students will be required to attend both the zoom webinar and the In-person seminar. The program’s walk-in access properties are in Northeast Colorado.

Shotguns

Students may borrow a shotgun for the field sessions and mentored hunts. Please do not purchase a shotgun just to attend the clinics! Instructors will teach you what to look for in purchasing a shotgun at the clinics!

Class

Students must bring their Hunter Education card with them to class for verification. Classroom instruction will cover pheasant biology, habitat, where to hunt, regulations, ethics, safety, gear, and field tactics.

Field Clinics

Students will also be required to attend one of the 3our field clinics, each field clinic will cover the same information, please choose the location or date that is most convenient for you to attend. Registering for a field clinic automatically registers you for the seminars. Half-day field sessions will include a wing-shooting clinic and simulated hunt.