Hunters heading to the field for the opening weekend of pheasant season are encouraged to review safe hunting practices before they head out.Jamie Cook, hunter education coordinator with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said hunters should get reacquainted with the techniques used to hunt pheasants – be sure to walk in a straight line and know where members of the hunting party are at all times, especially in low visibility areas like terraces, tall switch grass and standing corn.“Go through the safe zones of fire with each member of the hunting party, talk about avoiding target fixation and swinging on game,” Cook said.