Walk very very softly
Just got back from three days in Plentywood - Froid area.
When you see pheasants, you will encounter flocks of 200-500 birds. Our group can safely say that we saw in excess of 2500 to 3000 birds in three days.
When they hear you and your footsteps from 1/4 mile away they will be flushing very, very, very, wild. They flush at the sound of tires on the snow....never experienced anything like it.
If you manage to get some trapped it CRP. Walk very slowly looking at ground. Because the ones that are holding tight will be right underneath your foot and they will not budge. I just happened to see a rooster tail feather on the ground....I tugged at it....nothing...I tapped it with my foot,,,,EXPLOSION..of the best kind.....two shots at retreating rooster......and nothing but fresh air to breathe and good scenery to enjoy.
This was my experience from Sunday the 28th to Tuesday the 30th.
Good Luck