Pheasant Hunting questions

[jrm]

A friend has invited me on a pheasant hunt in NY. I've hunted deer and coyote in the past, but never any birds. It's on a private preserve. 

Three main questions:

1. My 12 gauge is a SxS. Is that appropriate for pheasant, or do I need something that holds more than two rounds?

2. How much ammo should I plan to bring for a day in the field?

3. Do I need a NYS hunting license (this is the first year I didn't get one)? I seem to think so, but also thought there was some exception for private preserves.

Thanks in advance. Any other tips would be appreciated.

[airedale]

24 minutes ago, jrm said:

1. My 12 gauge is a SxS. Is that appropriate for pheasant, or do I need something that holds more than two rounds?

2. How much ammo should I plan to bring for a day in the field?

3. Do I need a NYS hunting license (this is the first year I didn't get one)? I seem to think so, but also thought there was some exception for private preserves.

Depending on what kind of shot you are your 12 ga double will be perfectly fine for Pheasants, I use one myself now and then.

As far as ammo many preserves have a clay bird setup so hunters can get warmed up on their shooting before hitting the field so you might want to bring some ammo for that. I would say bring double the amount of shells to the number of birds you plan on taking to be on the safe side.

Hunting on a preserve does not require a license.

Good luck and have fun.

Al