Pheasant Tower Shoot Aims for Fellowship

Pheasants in the morning sun on Jan. 20

When deer season ends the calendar flips to January, and while doves and ducks are still in season, they can be in short supply. A pheasant tower shoot presents an option for wingshooters to keep burning gunpowder, and enjoy the outdoors while it is still cold weather. The social aspect of a pheasant tower shoot is sometimes overlooked, but with multiple shooters in a blind, there is plenty of opportunity to visit with others during the hunt. The pheasants can fly sky high at times, and if someone makes a towering shot, that will be affirmed by others shouting ‘Good Shot.’ 

D and G Outdoors in Holly Hill, S.C. holds a pheasant tower shoot most Saturday’s in January and February. They have a staff that cleans the pheasants so that you leave with some protein in a Ziploc bag ready for some sporting supper. They also provide several dog handlers and retrievers that will collect and bring any wayward pheasants to hand. At the end of their morning shoot, a hot meal of barbecue, hash and rice is served so that the shooters might enjoy some fellowship and reflect on the hunt. After the January 20 pheasant tower shoot host Tommy Dantzler gave the blessing before lunch and was glad to answer any questions about future hunts.

The bottom-line on price for a blind at a pheasant tower shoot will vary, and is likely tied to the number of shooters allowed in a blind at any site. First timers can do well at pheasant tower shoots because the day’s format is repetitive, and easy to grasp. A strong wind in a certain direction can affect the flight of the birds, but in general it pays to watch every bird in flight, staying ready when your next chance to shoot comes winging by.  

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