The Big Spur Blog Archive
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.
Frequently Asked Food and Cover Plot Questions
Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
How large should my food plot be? When is the best time to plant? These and other food plot questions answered.
Pheasant Biology: April and Frozen Nests
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
A late winter can be hazardous to early nests.
To Feed or Not to Feed? Pheasants Forever Has Answers
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
Feeding ringnecks can have negative consequences and is not the long-term solution to winter survival.
Habitat Reduces Risk of Pheasants Freezing to Death
Thursday, February 7th, 2013
Inadequate cover can cause pheasants to burn 25 percent more energy per hour on a cold winter night.
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.
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