Hettinger County · Southwest North Dakota
Wild North Dakota Pheasant Hunting
Some of North America's best wild pheasant hunting. All wild-hatched birds — no farm-raised or pen-raised pheasants — on 2,400+ acres of private land along seven miles of the legendary Cannonball River.
- 100%wild-hatched birds
- Your grouponly — never mixed
- 55+ yearshosting hunters
- Since 1905on the family farm
2026 pheasant season
The 2026 season is shaping up to be a good one!
We still have some dates available, and sometimes cancellations bring an open date. We hope you will consider hunting with us.
- Opener
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Last day
- Jan 3, 2027
Why hunt with us
One of the last truly wild bird hunts
Welcome to some of the best wild pheasant hunting in North America. We specialize in small groups and a very personalized hunt on land that is never over-hunted.
Wild-hatched birds only
No pen-raised birds here. Our pheasants are born in the wild from wild pheasants — smart, fast-flushing roosters you have to outsmart.
Your group, alone
We do not mix groups. Your party will be the only group of pheasant hunters on our farm during your hunt.
Prime habitat
2,000 acres of CRP plus food plots, cropland and river banks along about seven miles of the Cannonball River and its tributary creeks.
Not over-hunted
We limit the number of hunters, so you can expect outstanding hunting right through the last weekend of the season, weather permitting.
Our family farm
Hosting pheasant hunters for more than 55 years
My great-grandfather homesteaded this farm in 1905, and I am the fourth generation on it. This is still a working and sustainable farm — pheasant hunting is our fun time. Our family has been hosting pheasant hunters here since the soil bank program of the 1960s.
My wife and I also raised, trained and competed around the country with our bird dogs, Havelock Setters, for over 30 years. We provide a very personalized hunt on property that is not over-hunted, and we want this to be your pheasant hunting experience of a lifetime — a hunt you'll be talking about for the rest of your life.
With over 40,000 trees planted in the last 12 years, we are grateful to all of our customers for helping us continue to increase our pheasant habitat. And we look forward to their return.
— Kerry Schorsch
“If you want to experience one of the last truly wild bird hunts, on and adjoining seven miles of the legendary Cannonball River, come hunt with us.”
Kerry Schorsch, K Pheasant Hunting
The land
2,400+ acres of private ground in North Dakota's top pheasant county
We're based out of New England, North Dakota, near Highways 21 and 22, and we hunt 2,400+ acres of private land in Hettinger County. Expect CRP, food plots, cropland and river banks along seven miles of the Cannonball River, Coal Bank Creek, Squaw Creek, Hay Slough Creek and Dead Horse Creek.
These are wild birds, not pen-raised birds. They are the result of more than 80 years of “survival of the fittest” hunting pressure. These birds are smart, and you have to outsmart them. This isn't like hunting on a game farm — treat yourself to some wild bird hunting on pheasants that are not farm and pen raised.
Find out why some of the top professional dog trainers in America come to Hettinger County to train.
- Single hunters or groups welcome
- We prefer small groups of 2–4 hunters, but can handle larger groups
- Quality hunting till the season closes, weather permitting
Plan your hunt
Everything you need to know
We take care of the land, the lodging and the logistics, so you can focus on the dogs and the birds.
What's included
- Land access on 2,400+ private acres
- Lodging at our house in New England
- Transportation in the field
- Airport pickup if needed (Dickinson, ND — served by United Airlines)
- Photos and bird freezing available
You need to provide your own dogs. See rates & booking details.
Lodging
Most of our hunters stay in our well-equipped home in the town of New England, about 13 miles from the farm. It has a full kitchen, cable TV (full sports package) and 7 new beds with excellent mattresses.
You can also arrange your own lodging, or we can help arrange it for you, in New England, Regent (about 15 miles) or Dickinson (about 40 miles). Dickinson is a town of about 25,000 with a pool, whirlpool, lounge and restaurant, plus easy access to shopping. Your dog can stay with you in your room in a kennel you provide.
Dogs
Dogs can exercise in the fenced back yard, and there are two dog pens in the attached garage with dog bed cushions if needed. Most hunters bed their dogs in their crates.
Absolutely no dogs allowed in the house, ever. Owners are responsible for any and all clean-up and/or damages caused by their dog(s).
Your hunting license
We suggest you buy your North Dakota hunting license before you arrive.
If you were born after December 31, 1961, you will need a hunter safety education number to buy a North Dakota hunting license.
From the field
Roosters, bird dogs and big prairie skies
A few favorites from years of wild pheasant hunts on the farm. Tap any photo to see it larger.
Testimonials
What our hunters say
Kerry, your pheasant hunting was fantastic. We are never going back to Iowa again.
I had pretty high visions and expectations of what the experience would be like, and the actual experience exceeded my expectations. I expected hundreds of birds and saw thousands of birds.
You said the hunting would be “world class.” You weren't kidding, it really is.
Questions
North Dakota pheasant hunting FAQ
Are the pheasants wild?
Yes. Every bird is wild-hatched. We have no farm-raised or pen-raised birds. These pheasants are the result of 80+ years of “survival of the fittest” hunting pressure, so they are smart and you have to outsmart them. This isn't like hunting on a game farm.
Will we be hunting with other groups?
No. We do not mix groups. Your group will be the only group of pheasant hunters on the farm during your hunt. You will not be hunting with people who are not in your group unless you are hunting alone.
How many hunters can we bring?
For the most enjoyable hunt we prefer small groups, but we can handle larger groups too. Through the end of October the minimum reservation is 4 hunters per day; after November 1 we take a minimum of two hunters. Single hunters are welcome to call.
When is the 2026 North Dakota pheasant season?
The pheasant opener is Saturday, October 10, 2026, and the last day of the season is January 3, 2027. Weather permitting, we have quality hunting right through the close of the season. We still have some dates available, and sometimes cancellations bring an open date.
What does the hunt include?
Land access, lodging at our house in New England, transportation in the field, and airport pickup if needed (Dickinson, ND, served by United Airlines). Photos and bird freezing are available. You need to provide your own dogs.
Where do hunters stay?
Most of our hunters stay in our well-equipped home in the town of New England, about 13 miles from the farm. It has a full kitchen, cable TV with the full sports package and 7 new beds with excellent mattresses. You can also arrange your own lodging in New England, Regent or Dickinson.
Do I need a hunter safety number?
If you were born after December 31, 1961, you will need a hunter safety education number to buy a North Dakota hunting license. We suggest buying your license online before you arrive.
Do you guarantee hunting success?
We don't guarantee hunting success of any kind. But we limit the number of hunters so the property is never over-hunted, and if the weather cooperates we are pretty sure you will enjoy yourself.
Location
Along the Cannonball River in southwest North Dakota
We are located in southwestern North Dakota along the Cannonball River, northwest of Regent and about 13 miles from the town of New England. Dickinson, with airline service, is about 40 miles away.
GPS coordinates: 46.494406, -102.733156
Local weather
The current forecast for the Havelock area, near the farm. See the checklist for what to wear.
Book your 2026 hunt
Ready for the pheasant hunt of a lifetime?
Call Kerry Schorsch at 701-579-4703 with any questions or to book your hunt. Let us know if you have any special requests — we'll sure try to accommodate you.