Hen pheasants only need 3 days. Do not hang any game birds that have been gut-shot or are generally torn up. ... Dry-pluck any bird that has hung for more than 3 days. Wash and dry your birds after you pluck and draw them.

Do you hang pheasant with guts in?

We leave the pheasants completely intact (not plucked or gutted) and hang them by the neck to keep the blood in the carcass. This helps prevent the meat from drying out or freezing if temperatures drop dramatically.

Can you hang pheasant outside?

The taste of fresh pheasant

It is a good idea to leave them for 24 hours if you can, as this helps the meat to relax, but anything more than that is not needed, unless you prefer a deeper flavour to your meat. Even then, I would recommend that any hanging takes place in a thoughtful way and in a cool, shady place.