Think safety

Hunters heading to the field for the opening weekend of pheasant season are encouraged to review safe hunting practices before they head out.

“Brushing up on safety should be part of every hunting plan,” said Megan Wisecup, recreational safety program supervisor with the DNR. “Go through the zone of fire with the hunting party, talk about avoiding target fixation and swinging on game.”
Iowa had an increase in its pheasant population for the first time in five years, which may also lead to an increase in pheasant hunters.