Tower Shoots
A pheasant tower shoot is a style of bird hunting in which pheasants are released from a high tower, usually ranging from 50 to 100 feet tall, while hunters positioned in a circle around the tower attempt to shoot them as they fly overhead. It is designed to simulate traditional driven pheasant shoots, which originated in the UK, where beaters flush birds toward waiting hunters.
How It Works:
1. Setup: The tower is centrally located, with shooting stations (often 10–20) positioned in a circular or semi-circular pattern around it.
2. Bird Release: Pheasants are released in small groups at intervals, encouraging unpredictable flight patterns.
3. Shooting Rotation: Hunters rotate through different stations after a set number of birds or shots to ensure fairness and variation in shooting difficulty.
4. Retrieval: Trained dogs or handlers retrieve downed birds.
5. After the Shoot: Birds are usually cleaned and processed, often with the option for hunters to take them home.
Why People Enjoy It:
• Offers challenging shooting due to high-flying birds.
• Simulates driven shoots without needing a large estate and beaters.
• Provides social and competitive aspects, often held as events with meals and prizes.
Would you be interested in trying one, or are you looking for more details on locations and costs?
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