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South Dakota Game Fish and Parks. (http://www.sdgfp.info/) The purpose of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks is to perpetuate, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance South Dakota's wildlife resources, parks, and outdoor recreational opportunities for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the people of this state South Dakota Wild Pheasant Habitat (http://www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/hunting/Pheasant/ManagementQ&A.htm) Pheasants and premier pheasant hunting are synonymous with South Dakota. No other state compares to the success enjoyed by both resident and nonresident pheasant hunters in South Dakota. South Dakota Wild Pheasant is State Bird (http://www.northern.edu/natsource/BIRDS/Ringne1.htm) The ring-necked pheasant can be found throughout most of South Dakota, except for the Black Hills. This bird, however, was originally from China. Tips for Brand New Dogs (http://www.gameandfishmag.com/huntingdogs/gf_aa116104a/) Now that your prized bird dog has been duly trained and is ready to hunt, what can you expect — and what does your dog expect of you — for that first bird in the field? Tips for the Wild Pheasant Hunter (http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.CFPage?mode=article&objectID=28487) Add more pheasants to your bounty. Here's a guide to one of America's favorite game birds. Wild Pheasant Hunting Strategy (http://www.uplandpheasanthunting.com/Pheasanthuntingstrategy.html) Keep It Simple The ring-necked pheasant ranks high as one of America's most sought after game birds. The long-tailed bird is a multi-colored beauty and considered a real prize by upland gunners who value its fine taste and sporting attributes. Willd Pheasant Profile (http://birds.cornell.edu/programs/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Ring-necked_Pheasant_dtl.html) The Ring-necked Pheasant was introduced into North America from Asia and is established over much of the continent, especially in agricultural lands. It is a distinctive and colorful species and is a popular game bird.