Wild Pheasants are a hardy bird that past 30 yards can take punishment and fly on to die in a place other then your hand. I've seen some great shot gunners consistently kill them at long range, but the rest of us mortals should content ourselves with shooting at reasonable distance. Which is usually around 30yards and under. In S.D. there are more than enough birds to let the questionable birds fly on and then go find another.
Beautiful bird that lives in beautiful country. Use your 20 reasonably and enjoy the day.
