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Jesse Beckers
Jesse lives in Valley City with his wife Beth, and Labrador Lu. Jesse grew up hunting pheasants and deer with his Dad and brother in Princeton, MN. He is a graduate of North Dakota State University, where he received his Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management. Jesse is passionate about hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife in the outdoors.
Pheasants in the Winter Months
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Keep in mind that death due to starving during inclement weather is extremely rare if pheasants have adequate winter habitat.
Pinpointing Pheasant Needs: Dense Nesting Cover
Monday, June 27th, 2011
When planning your next pheasant habitat project, think about three letters – DNC. With Dense Nesting Cover, the pheasants will thank you.
Answering the Universal Pheasant Question
Monday, June 20th, 2011
“How are the pheasants doing?” It’s what Pheasants Forever members and pheasant hunters want to know, and what wildlife managers try to find out.
This Looks Like a Good Spot to Nest
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
It is the time of year when hen pheasants are sitting on their nests. Where should these nests be located to better the chances of success?
Winter Cover Basics
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
In extreme winters in the northern states, it is not uncommon to see a multitude of pheasants scratching in the snow in search of food. Our first thought may be, “those pheasants are going to starve if I don’t feed them.” But is food really the limiting factor when it comes to pheasants surviving harsh winter conditions? The answer is no.
Rooster!!! I think?
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
We all know the importance of identifying your target before you shoot, and early in the season some of the game birds we are after look similar in dim daylight hours or cloudy days.
If You Build it, They Will Come
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
I’m not saying planting a food plot will lead to “Shoeless” Joe Jackson walking out from the field to go hunting with you, but food plots can help wildlife through tough northern winters. As you begin to think about planting your food plots next spring, we discuss some factors to keep in mind for optimal returns for wildlife.
Top Tips for CRP Enrollment
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
As of Monday, there is another way for landowners and producers to implement habitat on the ground that will benefit pheasants, quail, and a wide variety of other wildlife species in North America. The new Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup is now upon us for the first time in four years.
Where the Heck is my Tail?
Monday, July 12th, 2010
As a biologist with Pheasants Forever, I am asked many questions about pheasant biology and their life cycle. One question that comes up often is whether or not a pheasant molts. By molting, I mean losing current feathers and replacing them with new ones, such as ducks do every year. The answer to this question [...]
The Chicks of Spring
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
No, not those kind of chicks, I am talking about pheasant chicks. Have you ever wondered where those chicks were born and why they successfully hatched?
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