Thanks for the info. I checked the NH Fish and Game site and learned that 13,500 adults were released last fall. I emailed them to see if they have any idea what the survival rate (hunters and winter) to spring is...


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From: Pear Buck <[log in to unmask]>
To: margaret bragg <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:53:57 AM
Subject: Re: [UVB] Ring-necked Pheasant

hi margaret,

the pheasants are raised by the state, either nh or vt , for hunters in the fall.  rarely do they survive the year because of hunters and predators.   they also nest on the ground which makes it easy for the coyotes and other predators to find them.  it's great to see that some are surviving.  maybe more will survive and they will become more common in our areas.

this information actually comes from the vt fish and game dept.

cordially,

john buck
On Apr 26, 2009, at 9:25 AM, margaret bragg wrote:

> A male ring-necked pheasant alerted me to his arrival in my vegetable garden this morning with a sharp greeting. He gave me time to go in and get binoculars and a camera. What a stunning visitor! I was able to stand within 10 feet of him and followed him to be sure he got across Greensboro Road safely.
> 
> Can anyone fill me in about the status of this bird in the Upper Valley?
> 
> Margaret Bragg
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