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Getting close to pheasant in hunting land is simple (6)

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chaste

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(Other definitions for chaste that I've seen before include "Sachet (anag)" , "Cheats (anag.)" , "Restrained, modest" , "Maiden" , "Pure and virginal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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