Although I've eaten pheasant before, this was my first time cooking one. Braised it in a nice white wine sauce & it was DELICIOUS - very tender & juicy. Four stars instead of five only because it was so very similar - in fact, nearly indistinguishable - from a good free-range chicken. But as usual, D'Artagnan's quality is exceptional. If you have not had a pheasant before you are missing out on one of life's greatest culinary pleasures in my opinion. A very lean bird, delicious, and perfect for pan roasting. D'Artagnan, as always, provides a delicious, organic bird that can only be rivaled by heading out and hunting them yourself, which we do frequently. Give this is a shot and I promise you will never look back.