Pheasant Launchers

Pheasant launchers for upland bird dog training

Pheasant launchers hold and release bigger birds like pheasant and chukar. Your dog gets realistic contact with the birds it will hunt, and you decide exactly when each one flies.

Choose from complete remote systems, add-on launchers and adjustable manual baskets from Dogtra and DT Systems.

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Complete remote systems

The Dogtra Remote Pheasant Launcher System comes with a vented launcher, transmitter and receiver, with a 1-mile range and room for up to 8 launchers. The DT Systems BL709 has an easy-load trap door, a quiet release, and controls up to 16 launchers from 700 yards.

Add-on and manual launchers

Add to a Dogtra setup with the Dogtra Pheasant Launcher with Receiver, or to a DT setup with the DT Systems BL705. On a budget? The Dogtra Manual Pheasant Launcher handles quail, pigeons and chukar with adjustable spring tension, and you can upgrade it to remote release later.

Why train with pheasant-sized birds?

Roosters are bigger, louder and more powerful on the flush than quail or pigeons. Training on them gets your dog ready for the excitement of real pheasant hunting, teaches it to hold point on running birds, and builds steadiness when a big bird bursts out of cover.

What to look for

A large, vented basket for scent and space
Strong, adjustable springs
A quiet release that won't scare young dogs
Easy loading that doesn't lose birds
A locator beeper for finding launchers in cover

Training tips

Start young dogs on smaller birds, then move up to pheasant once they're confident. Put launchers downwind in cover, let your dog work the scent, and only release when it holds point or stops to flush. For hunt test standards and resources, see the American Kennel Club, and have a look at our quail and pigeon launchers.

Building a setup

Most trainers start with one complete remote system and add launchers over time. With two or three pheasant launchers spread through a field, your dog never knows which bird will go next. Mixing pheasant and quail launchers on the same transmitter adds variety and keeps experienced dogs sharp.