What is a good way to hunt pheasant without a dog?

i live in upstate ny and im new to pheasant hunting and ive been out 3 times with no luck. the area i hunt is stocked with pheasants weekly by the DEC. i ordered a pheasant call that is supposed to make roosters call back when you use it. anyone have any tips on hunting without a dog? any info on calls would be helpful as well. thanks.