Public lands

Just curious if anybody knows why certain public hunting grounds close Pheasant hunting at 2:00pm every day??

I hunt a few grounds in Washington Co, Dodge Co. All of them close Pheasant hunting at 2:00pm Kinda stinks but I have no idea of the reason.

I was thinking that, but didn't know for sure.. I have a public marsh one mile from my house and its amazing how much shooting you hear on week day mornings.

The people that we have seen stock the birds go to great lengths to provide a quality hunt. Passing over lots that have people in them. Driving into hiddens areas from the road, The releases are quick the birds are forced to fly mostly on the public areas.

This is why - the 2pm is used to plant birds without hunting pressure. Have you ever been there when they release birds on other properties. They fly off the truck and are shot five feet from said truck as they are unloading the birdies. Is that sporting? Myself I have not seen this but have heard many stories about it. I have even heard off the guy dropping them ask how many they want ( up to two) and ringing their neck right there at the truck.

From what I understand, the 2pm is used to plant birds without hunting pressure.

Ive heard that it gives the bird some rest time from the constant pressure they receive. To me this makes sense because the first few weeks are packed with people. I work a 8-5 type of job and am luck to get a few weekdays off a year to get out during the week. Im always amazed about the amount of people there on M-F. With that said I really dislike the 2 closure. I think it keeps a lot of guys that work out of the field and enables someone who is retired or work different shifts the ability to maximize these put and take areas. I dont blame them I would too if I could.