During 3 yrs., 1941-43, 5 pheasant census methods were compared. The roadside count proved most useful, if used repeatedly previous to the hunting season. Stimulating the roosters to crow by exploding aerial bombs was applicable to breeding populations and for prehunting tabulations. Early morning crowing counts of one minute gave best results early in the breeding season. The abundan6e of pheasant scats on areas of winter concentration had value in determining relative densities of the birds. For determining pheasant numbers in a specific habitat, regular weekly counts from horseback were the most effective method with small personnel available, but this is limited in scope of applicability.