Gilligallou's Blog — Game Birds

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Autumn Spotlight: The Ring-necked Pheasant

Perhaps one of the most recognizable and aesthetically pleasing game birds is the Ring-necked Pheasant. These large game birds are one of the most sought-after species in by North American hunters due to their appearance and lightning-quick speed. Their powerful breast muscles give this bird remarkable power and when flushed, can reach nearly 40 miles […]  

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Louise Beckinsale
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Bringing Back the Hungarian or Gray Partridge to Ontario

Introduced to North America in the late 1800’s, the Hungarian partridge, also known as the gray partridge was once a prominent game bird situated across the province of Ontario. By 1962, it was said that these birds had established populations in over 25 counties spread throughout the province and had a strong-hold in the Prescott, […]  

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