Bird hunters have a few days left to apply for the Springer and Glendo special pheasant hunts. Applications are accepted online until 12 midnight on September 15.

Hunters are reminded that in addition to appropriate licensing, the $12.50 pheasant special management permit is required for all ages for the Springer and Glendo hunts. A state park permit is also required for the Glendo hunt locations other than the County Line area. 

The Springer hunt begins Oct. 19 and will run through Nov. 3; Oct. 21 and 29 are reserved for youth under 18. Pheasants are stocked each day for the special 16-day season. Even though a hunter may not draw a permit on a particular day, openings may be available and hunters can also access the unit by signing up on the stand-by list posted at the check station. All hunters must check in and out at the Springer Check Station during the dates of the Springer special pheasant hunt.

The Glendo hunt, hunt area 9, is Nov. 4 through Dec. 31. Glendo permits are required to hunt each Friday, Saturday, and Monday in November. Permits are not required to hunt pheasants on other days during the open season. Youth-only hunts are held Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26.  There is no check station at the Glendo hunt but hunters must have the proper permit in their possession during permitted days. Pheasants are periodically stocked at Glendo during the hunting season.

“A Springer or Glendo pheasant always promises a good day in the field, and is a fun way to introduce youth to hunting,” said Martin Hicks, Wheatland wildlife biologist.

Additional information on the Springer and Glendo hunts can be found on pp. 16-18 in the 2017 Upland Game Bird regulations or online. Hunters can call the Game and Fish at (307) 777-4600 for more information.