![]() ![]() ![]() Of course the pheasant truly has a free spirit and plenty would escape to adapt and propagate in the wild. On estates in Europe and the British Isles during the Middle Ages, the pheasant was looked upon not only as a culinary delight, but also as a lawn ornament of sorts. The pheasant belongs to the order Galliformes which includes chickens, peacocks, grouse and turkeys, so it is definitely good to eat, as well as the roosters are quite colorful. This was due to the fact the pheasant was looked upon as a culinary delight (and not a game bird) and was mainly transported around by the Romans for this reason (just like chickens and other fowl). The Romans are credited, thanks to trade with the East, in bringing the pheasant to mainland Europe and the British Isles. The reality is that the pheasant is indigenous only to Asia, from Siberia to Burma with distinct types (races) according to the region. I’m always amazed by the amount of folks today who believe the pheasant is an indigenous (native) wild bird species to North America. The pheasant’s history in Michigan is relatively short when you figure overall events in century form. The MDNR places a strong focus on pheasant (and small game) hunting in Michigan. Her favorite shotgun for wild Thumb roosters this past December is a semi-automatic 12 ga. Kelly Straka is the new MDNR Wildlife Division Veterinarian and is proof positive ladies love to hunt wild pheasants too. Pheasants Forever, Michigan, Bill Vander Zouwenįeatured Pic (above): Dr. ![]()
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