With pumpkin season still a good bit of time away, we still wanted to talk about the activities going on at the farm. Even though it is off season right now, with winter’s chill still in the air and spring just around the corner, things are still going on. We, like many other farms, offer visitors the chance to go on pheasant and dove hunts during the offseason and after harvest times. If you have never taken part in spring time pheasant hunts on the farm, you are missing out!
It’s All About the Diet
Most people are curious about why we would offer a hunting opportunity during our “off-season” but the answer is really quite simple. On the farm, things are always happening. We have awesome soil which attracts bugs, earthworms, and more during the summer months. During the winter, roots, seeds, berries, and other things are at the top of the list for hungry pheasants and doves. We have an abundance of those as well.
That makes our farm, and others like it, a feast for these birds. However, it isn’t always a good thing. If they aren’t controlled, we may not be able to grow during the next season. These birds, although beautiful creatures are animals that reproduce quickly and seem to attract friends. Since they are not opposed to eating young sprouts, we couldn’t up losing half our crop if we don’t try to keep a handle on them. This is why we offer hunts to anyone who wants a good hunting experience for doves and pheasants.
Get In On Our Next Hunt
If you are interested in hunting on our farm, you are more than welcome. We do encourage you to contact the farm closest to you to see if and when a hunt will be available. Just know that most farmers want to know you will be safe about the hunt. Even on large farms, you will want a gun that works properly and a truly good scope. If you are lacking either one, there are still options. You could even check here for a budget scope option that will ensure you see clearly what you may be aiming for. We are sure that there are also some pretty good rifles out there at an affordable price as well, but this depends on what you are hoping for.
Why Join the Hunt?
It has been proven that in some areas, such as Minnesota, pheasants and doves are often choosing farmlands over their natural habitat. It is believed that the tall corn stalks and such provide more shelter from predators, which means that they can stay there safely. In many ways, this is good and bad. It is the catch 22 we often hear about. In the wild, pheasants can live for less than three years on average before preditors capture them. With farms, they can thrive longer, but it still can take a toll on the farmers who rely on produce to earn a living.