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When pheasant hunting season arrives, community and heritage come to life on the Eastern Plains thanks to habitat and public access
Pheasant populations across the eastern plains of Colorado will range from slightly better to significantly better than 2024, depending on local conditions.
Small Game Manager Ed Gorman shares a brief outlook on the 2024 pheasant hunting season for Colorado. Overall, bird numbers are looking up compared to the past couple years, and the season opener is right around the corner.
Pheasant populations across the Eastern Plains of Colorado will range from slightly better to similar to 2022. One of our best measures of pheasant populations are spring call counts. Every May, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) personnel conduct pheasant “crowing counts” which provide CPW with
Learn how weather and habitat loss have combined to create a challenging forecast for Eastern Plains pheasant and quail hunters.
Colorado’s pheasant and quail seasons open statewide Nov. 9, 2019. Pheasant hunters can expect improved bird populations over last season. Big-game hunters can also enjoy some additional access this year on Colorado’s popular Walk-In-Access (WIA) program. Watch the video for further details.
Colorado Outdoors, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s magazine, features a wealth of information for hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts.
