Minnesota’s annual roadside survey shows statewide pheasant numbers similar to 2023
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Pheasant numbers in the 2024 Minnesota August Roadside Survey were similar to 2023 and 19% above the 10-year average, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced this week in releasing the results of the annual survey.
“The stability in pheasant numbers across the state and most regions is welcome news after the wet spring and summer we had,” said Steven Woodley, DNR senior wildlife research biologist. “Our milder winter meant more hens were available for nesting this year, which likely offset chick losses that occurred due to wet conditions during the breeding season.”
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