The state Department of Natural Resources says the annual August roadside pheasant count recorded the highest number of birds since 2008. That's a statewide average of about 17 birds per 30 miles. Back in the late days of our parents and their parents before them, you hear storys of pheasants being so abundant that you coud reach your limit every day. But in our times now, the population has decreased immensely. This could be from numerous reasons. Such as, extreme winters, Water damage to nest areas, Farmers taking down grass for crop ground, and predators.
What do you think is the culprit behind the low populations?
Is there a way to replenish the birds?
http://www.kwwl.com/story/26440410/2014/09/03/pheasant-population-high-ahead-of-iowa-hunting-season
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Good job Brody!
I think humans are the most important reason why pheasant population decrease so much.
I think its mostly the weather! the Horible winter we had 2 years ago, killed off the newborns from the cold! Also with the wet years, It covered their nests with water!
I think the human population is the reason that the population is going down. I don't know if there is a way to replenish the population.
I disagree, like I said below, its all about weather and the food chain.
People need to make a safer place for pheasants. I think people are the most dangerous to pheasants.
I don't agree, I believe its just the food chain and the weather.
The environment is constantly changes and the animals have to change with the environment. The environment could of been a reason why.
Predators are a big thing with pheasants two. Turkeys and other game come in and stomp there nests and eggs.
It could have been any one of those, it is hard to tell. We could put a ban on pheasant hunting for a year or 2 to let the population grow again.
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