I have determined the best week of pheasant hunting, is the week after opening weekend. Especially on public ground. All the ceremonial hunters are back to work, did little to the population, aren't under your shoes. usually mild, dogs are worn down a little, pheasants are grouping up from pressure. So Tuesday, is sublime, usually Sunday afternoon is good enough, especially if there was rain! Other favorite days include the first inch snow, confuses the pheasants for a day or so, but not longer. The Christmas break, after the week of Christmas, for two to three weeks, very little hunting. My favorite time!