Location
Pheasant hunting, the most popular form of upland hunting takes place primarily in open fields which provides cover for birds. Upland birds can be hunted in a wide variety of habitats from deserts to high mountain elevations. This variety of locations is part of what makes upland hunting so popular. Some states such as South Dakota derive a significant portion of their revenue from upland hunters who travel into the state to take advantage of the ideal settings. Numerous pheasant hunting lodges are prevalent throughout South Dakota. Most of them are in the eastern half of the state.
Location is important when deciding the species of upland bird you want to hunt. Upland birds are found throughout the United States and much of the world. Although this sport is most popular, by number of participants, in the United States.
Popular by region in the United States
Eastern/Northeast: Forest grouse Southeast: Bobwhite quail South: Bobwhite quail Midwest/Prairie states: Pheasants, prairie grouse North Central Tier State: Forest grouse Intermountain West: Partridge, sage-grouse, prairie grouse West: Partridge, Quail
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