Fasan Jäger , German for Pheasant Hunter, is a friendly and inviting upland preserve located in the Saginaw Bay region, just south of Midland and just west of Freeland. In 2012, after a couple of years of raising pheasants and Chukars, Gary Shaffner decided to open a full-fledged upland hunting preserve within 80 acres of privately owned land with the help of his dad Curt.
Without his help this would not have been possible. The result, is a comfortable, fun, and safe atmosphere where friends and family can build wonderful hunting memories together.
Gary ShaffnerOwner / Operator
Gary has been a lifelong resident of Midland County. For the past 12 years Gary has been teaching Welding and Building Trades at Bullock Creek and also teaches at Delta College. He obtained his undergraduate Degrees from Central Michigan University & Michigan State University.
In 2008, he obtained a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. He enjoys Hunting and the outdoors.
Contact: 989-600-6217
Jim FurstField Guide
Jim has been a lifelong resident of the Sanford and Midland area. Jim is a retired GM employee. He is an experienced field guide and hunter. He has been guiding for approximately 10 years.
Besides hunting he also coaches softball in his spare time with his son Justin. Jim is also an “experienced” story teller!
Contact: 989-859-0274
Jeff SugdenField Guide
- Member of The Bay/Midland Pheasants Forever since 1998, served as Vice President, President and currently serving at Secretary for the chapter
- 20 + years guiding bird hunts
- I feel our hunting future is our youth, teach them to hunt, you won’t have to hunt for them later in life.
- Worked at Dow Chemical for 30 years
- I feel we need to thank Vets for their service, sing the National Anthem with our hand over our hearts, stand and give applause when the Vets are walking in a parade.
Contact: 989-600-6217
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