Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I bring my own dog?
A. Yes, you can bring your own dog, but it must be under control without you shouting or continuously blowing a whistle. Also, the dog must work close (30 -40 yards). You can hunt pheasants without a dog but why? We believe watching a well conditioned, well trained dog in the field, is a large part of the whole experience. Pheasant Run Outfitters suggests one of our professional guides to accompany you on your hunt. They will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable hunt and increase the likelihood of you harvesting the birds you desire.

Q. Do you allow dogs in the lodge?
A. Absolutely not! No exceptions.

Q. What kinds of dogs do your guides have?
A. Our guides currently run a variety of hunting dogs. German Shorthaired Pointers, Brittainys, Labs, and English Pointers are all available.. If you would like to work behind a particular breed of dog - let us know and we will try and arrange it for you. Our guides are very professional and friendly - but they are also busy. If you have a preference for a guide please let us know your request as far in advance as possible and we will arrange it if we can.

Q. Are there any other game birds to hunt besides pheasants?
A. Yes. We do have a few chukar partridge on the property.

Q. Can we shoot rabbits or other ground based or avian predators?
A. No. It is against the law to shoot hawks or eagles of any kind - and they are numerous. We do not allow shooting of anything on the ground for the safety of the other hunters and the dogs. Pheasants are known to run -they do it in North Dakota and they do it here.

Q. Do we have to have a guide go with us?
A. Yes. It will greatly increase your chances to harvest the birds you want to harvest and will add greatly to the whole experience. They can give direction on how to hunt a particular area, answer questions, and show you things that will make your hunting experience much more enjoyable.

Q. Do we need a license to hunt on the property?
A. No. There are no licenses necessary. Any costs associated with hunting the property are included in your package.

Q. Are the hunts safe?
A. All of the guides carefully watch the gun handling and shooting. Any individual who does not follow safe firearm operation will be removed from the hunting party. Shooting glasses are recommended. Or slogan is : Be safe and have fun. We have a safety form in which you must read before beginning your hunt.

Q. Do I need blaze orange clothing?
A. Yes. State law does not require it, but our policy requires that all hunters and those accompanying them into the field to wear blaze orange. We prefer that you wear at least a blaze orange cap. Caps and vests are available for purchase in the bunkhouse. Please help us be safe by wearing blaze orange while you are hunting.

Q. What kind of guns do you recommend?
A. We recommend 12 ro 20 gauge shotguns. The action is a matter of choice. We would prefer you not use 28 guage and .410 guage as to many pheasants are crippled and lost with these guns.

Q. ** IMPORTANT ** What kind of ammunition can I shoot?
A. You must shoot 4, 5, or 6 shot. Larger shot can ruin a pheasant more easily and smaller shot wounds to many birds. Please try and shoot a high quality hard hitting shell that will bring down your birds cleanly. Steel shot or non toxic is not required. Please let us know in advance if you are going to need to purchase large quanities of ammunition from us.

Q. What types of cover do you hunt?
A. We have a variety of cover - in addition to the fact that it changes drastically as the season progresses. We will be hunting various crops, corn, salt grass, alfafa, sage brush, rabbit brush, Wheat, tree lines and fence rows. We are in the pheasant business, therefore we cultivate the habitat that is most desireable to pheasants.

Q. We are renting the lodge. What time can we check in and what time must we leave?
A. Check-in is at 2 p.m. Check out is at 12 noon. We are very flexible on this, but need to keep in consideration if there are other people coming or going from the lodge. Sometimes an early checkin or late checkout can be arrange with an extra charge for your group.

Q. Do you hunt public or private land?
A. We only hunt private land that we either own or lease for our exclusive use.

Q. Do you provide alcoholic beverages?
A. No, but you can bring your own. Drinking is allowed only after the hunt is over for the day. There is a time to drink and a time to hunt and the the drinking or the affects thereof should never overlap with the hunting. Please be responsible guests and hunters. We do not want to ask you to go back to the lodge. We do provide soft drinks on the property.

Q. If we are staying in the lodge, do we bring our own towels or food?
A. You do not need bedding. All meals are included in our hunting packages and they are fantastic. If other arrangements are required or you are not a hunting party, alternate arrangements can be agreed on prior to your arrival.

Q. Can I bring my children?
A. The minimum hunting age in Utah is 14, so if a parent feels the child can safely handle a firearm, we usually let them hunt. Those families and groups staying in the lodge are, of course, welcome to bring the whole gang. That is what is is for. Please consider the lodge for your family reunion or group gathering.

Q. How soon do I need to book a hunt?
A. The sooner the better. Weekend and holidays are booked well in advance and unfortunately there are only so many weekends in a hunting season.