WI regulations

[Tony K T]

Tony, This regulation refers to ring necked pheasants only. There are no regulations on exotic pheasant breeds.
Regulation was established for game farms who charge patrons to hunt on thier private property with the intent to train thier dogs.
No special permits are needed for private ownership of any breed of pheasant in the state of WI due to the fact that pheasants are not a native species to the state.
There is one rule that I think is wrong but still exists, If you raise ring necked pheasants, You can harvest them as long as they are kept in your private enclosure. If released or they escape from your enclosure, they become property of the DNR and will need to purchase a small game liscense and also a pheasant stamp to harvest these birds.

Yes I realize it pertains to ringnecks even though they are not a native species as most states say they are.They are from China and they do thrive here,but it does not make them native species.My problem with their law is you say your raising them for your own enjoyment,but whos to say how the state official views it?He/she could see something they don't agree with and now he/she could say you are raising them for dog training.It seems like a fine line as who determines what.I say if you have to permit for one purpose you should permit all people that raise them.(ringnecks)
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[kartking22]

Not sure about the rules and regulations in your state Tony but most states regard pheasants as a non native species and are free to own and keep as long as you raise them as personal property. In WI, the DNR has a farm that breeds ringneck pheasants and donates the chicks to local sportsmans clubs who raise them for hunting purposes.

 

[Midnightman14]

Wisconsinite here as well, sounds like you found your answer but as you've noticed our state is very lax about ornamental pheasants/gamebirds.