Pheasant Hunting European Style
Pheasant hunting at Grand Kankakee’s European Hunt brings us back to the old tradition. At our simulated European driven pheasant hunt, you will see high flying pheasants and need tight chokes. Birds are released and fly high over gunners. This type of shooting can challenge event the best shooters. Modified choke with heavy game loads are in order. Size 6 shot is a must.
Recommended Guns, Shells & Shot Type
You can really use just about any type of shotgun for this type of hunting, but 12 and 20 gauge guns are favored among many Pheasant hunters. Shooting distances can really vary depending upon the terrain and time of the season so we recommend bringing a variety of different chokes if your gun is interchangeable. Close-up shots are just as common as long leading shots. We recommend #6 & #7-1/2 shot (lead shot is permitted and most common). Grand Kankakee does offer high quality shells so you don’t have to bring any.
Pheasant Hunting European Style
Pheasant hunting at Grand Kankakee's European Hunt brings us back to the old tradition. At our simulated European driven pheasant hunt, you will see high flying pheasants and need tight chokes. Birds are released and fly high over gunners. This type of shooting can challenge even the best shooters. Modified choke with heavy game loads are in order. Size 6 shot is a must.
Chukar Partridge Hunt
Chukar are about the same size as a small hen. Like aHUngarian Partridge, they have shorter wings and attain top speed in a hort period of time. While they have many of the same features, Chukars have a tenency to fly longer distances offering fast and quick shooting. They also do not covey as often as the Hungarian Partridge, flushing sometimes as single, but frequently in groups of 2 or 3.
Recommended Guns, Shells & Shot Type
You can really use just about any type of shotgun for this type of hunting, but 12 and 20 gauge guns are favored among many Pheasant hunters. Shooting distances can really vary depending upon the terrain and time of the season so we recommend bringing a variety of different chokes if your gun is interchangeable. Close-up shots are just as common as long leading shots. We recommend #6 & #7-1/2 shot (lead shot is permitted and most common). Grand Kankakee does offer high quality shells so you don’t have to bring any.
Hunting Information
Grand Kankakee Hunt Club offers hunting packages for a variety of hunts.
The Pheasant Hunt
What to Bring
Hard, Side-locking Gun Case (Required on all commercial flights)
Shotgun (12 or 20-gauge highly recommended)
Hunting Pants
Hunting Boots and Socks
Hunting Jacket (Temperatures vary from 0 to 80 degrees. We recommend dressing in layer and gloves are always a plus for late-season hunts.)
Weatherproof/waterproof hunting gear (Always recommended)
Protective Eyewear (Available if needed)
Casual Lodge Clothing
Camera & Film
Grand Kankakee offers the King of Game Birds in a natural setting of Midwestern farm country. Pheasants range in size from approx. 1.5 to 2 lbs. The males have a vibrant plumage, while the females have the camouflage necessary for their survival during breeding season. Pheasants are considered the barroom brawler of the upland bird species and are a very crafty and cagey bird.
Grand Kankakee has professional guides with well trained dogs available. You can choose from a flushing breed or pointing breed. The two styles are very different, the flushing dog searches thru the hunting fields to locate an upland bird. Once the dog scents the bird, it flushes it into the air.
The pointing breed searches for the bird in the same manner, but once the bird is located it will stop motionless until the bird is flushed by the guide. Both breeds work well for pheasant and choice is personal preference.
Recommended Guns, Shells & Shot Type
You can really use just about any type of shotgun for this type of hunting, but 12 and 20 gauge guns are favored among many pheasant hunters. Shooting distances can really vary depending upon the terrain and time of the season so we recommend bringing a variety of different chokes if your gun is interchangeable. Close-up shots are just as common as long leading shots. We recommend #6 & #7-1/2 shot (lead shot is permitted and most common). Grand Kankakee does offer high quality shells so you don’t have to bring any.
