Upland bird hunting can make for a satisfying social outing. Particularly when going after pheasants, hunting in groups of five or more buddies with multiple retrievers isn't unusual. Considering the massive parcels of cover available in the Dakotas, Nebraska, and Kansas, having a large group is almost never a bad thing.

What's just as satisfying, in my opinion, is heading out by myself with one dog and looking for roosters in smaller, more managable areas. Every bird brought to hand without all the noise and chaos that often comes from hunting in a big group makes solo hunting all the more enjoyable. 

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