Carefully debone the pheasant, remove the skin as well, and cut the flesh into as even slices as possible.
Slice the bread as well and rid it of the crust.
Place the butter (kept at room temperature so that it is soft enough) in a bowl and add the pate, working it in with a small spatula so that the two ingredients are perfectly bound together.
Spread the mixture on each canapé, lay a slice of pheasant on each, and arrange them on a serving plate.
Notes
For an even fancier variation, you can add a touch of red onion jam on top of the pheasant pate before serving. This will add an unexpected sweetness that perfectly balances the strong flavor of the pate.