The D-N-R wildlife biologist who tracks pheasant numbers says the late harvest is likely to hurt the success of some hunters as the season gets underway Saturday.  Todd Bogenschutz  says it really depends on where you are in the state.

The D-N-R survey recorded the second highest population count ever — and that has Bogenschutz thinking hunters are going to do well.

The pheasant season opens Saturday ( Oct. 27) and runs through January 10th. Shooting hours are 8 a-m. to 4:30 p-m. The daily bag limit is three rooster pheasants with a possession limit of 12. Hunters must have a valid hunting license and habitat fee.