Tim, I added that as our American cousins may think it odd that we don't start as soon as the season opens. True pheasant do need a bit more time to get strong on the wing for driven shoots where they are this years poults.

I originate from north Derbyshire but now live in west Derbyshire. If you were schooled in the county from Leicestershire I suspect you are possibly an old Reptonian. Lagopus.....