Raising Pheasants

[Quinn]

When I was a kid I went through this odd stage when I was really hyped about learning to fish, so my dad stocked our pond with trout. As the hatchery guy was throwing the fish into the water, I was standing there with rod in hand, excitedly waiting for the first bite. In retrospect, it probably wouldn't have been as thrilling as the real thing.

Speaking of non-native species, a recent National Geographic issue covered this topic. Quite something - quite depressing.

For the record, my neighbour used to raise and release pheasants. He's long since moved away but a few are still running around my parents' place. Interesting to learn that they're not native at all.