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With Animals Nesting, Minnesota DNR Urging Landowners to Delay Roadside Mowing

by Outdoor Hub May 21, 2012
With animals nesting, Minnesota DNR urging landowners to delay roadside mowing

Landowners along Minnesota roads and highways are being urged by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to delay mowing or otherwise disturbing vegetation until after Aug. 1. “This is the critical nesting season for wildlife that thrives along Minnesota roads,” said Carmelita Nelson, the DNR prairie habitat coordinator. “Unfortunately, we have already had reports of [...]

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Pioneer Pheasants Forever Chapter Hosting Upland Presentations in Quakertown, Pennsylvania

by Outdoor Hub May 13, 2012
Pioneer Pheasants Forever Chapter Hosting Upland Presentations in Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Next Thursday, the Pennsylvania Pioneer Pheasants Forever chapter will host presentations on the status of pheasants and quail and upland management in Pennsylvania. This event will be held at the Milford Township Building in Quakertown and is both open to the public and free of charge. The presentations will cover subjects such as “The Status of Pennsylvania Wild [...]

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Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative Gaining Momentum Through Work of Lake Hudson Pheasant Cooperative

by Outdoor Hub May 9, 2012
Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative Gaining Momentum Through Work of Lake Hudson Pheasant Cooperative

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today applauded the Lake Hudson Pheasant Cooperative (LHPC) for its efforts in building a coalition of landowners and others committed to restoring pheasant habitat and revitalizing pheasant hunting in Michigan. “The Lake Hudson Pheasant Cooperative’s progress illustrates that bringing back Michigan’s pheasant hunting tradition is important to people and [...]

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Illinois Pheasants Forever Inducts Inaugural Members to Hall of Fame

by Pheasants Forever April 25, 2012

Illinois Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever recognized chapters and individuals from across the state for their wildlife habitat conservation efforts at the organizations’ recent state convention. During this event, four Pheasants Forever members were inducted into the state’s Hall of Fame, celebrating their dedicated efforts in supporting the organizations’ conservation mission in Illinois. Gerry Rodeen [...]

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Pheasants Forever Hires New Iowa State Coordinator

by Pheasants Forever April 18, 2012
Pheasants Forever Hires New Iowa State Coordinator

Pheasants Forever (PF) announces Tom Fuller, formerly Pheasants Forever’s Regional Representative in eastern Iowa, as the organization’s new Iowa State Coordinator. In his new position, Fuller will be responsible for the long-term strategic implementation of Pheasants Forever’s conservation mission in Iowa. “Tom brings a skill set and local knowledge to a new position within Iowa [...]

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Wyoming Upland Enthusiasts Form two Pheasants Forever Chapters

by Outdoor Hub April 15, 2012
Wyoming Upland Enthusiasts Form two Pheasants Forever Chapters

Pheasant hunters and conservationists in Wyoming have formed the state’s two newest Pheasants Forever chapters. The Wedding of the Waters Pheasants Forever chapter and the Central Wyoming Pheasants Forever chapter are committed to creating and improving habitat and giving youth opportunities to experience the outdoors. “I am very excited to see such a dedicated group of upland [...]

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Nebraska Pheasants Forever’s Rescheduled State Habitat Meeting is April 28th

by Outdoor Hub April 8, 2012
Nebraska Pheasants Forever’s Rescheduled State Habitat Meeting is April 28th

The 65 Nebraska Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapters will host the organization’s rescheduled annual state habitat meeting on Saturday, April 28 at the Ramada Inn in Kearney, Nebraska. The day-long event is designed for landowners, conservationists and hunters interested in improving wildlife habitat. The habitat heavy event runs 8AM-4:30PM and will feature over 25 wildlife habitat [...]

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California DFG Veteran Volunteers Expertise for State’s Pheasants and Quail

by Pheasants Forever April 3, 2012

Pheasants Forever, Inc. has named Dan Connelly of Granite Bay as its state coordinator in California. Connelly, formerly of the California Department of Fish and Game, will serve in a volunteer capacity as the national nonprofit conservation organization’s primary contact in California, which is home to six Pheasants Forever (PF) chapters, one Quail Forever (QF) chapter [...]

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Will the Early Arrival of Spring Produce More Pheasants?

by Pheasants Forever March 30, 2012
Will the Early Arrival of Spring Produce More Pheasants?

I woke up this morning with one question in my mind: Will the early arrival of spring produce more pheasants?  To help me answer this question, I reached out to Pheasants Forever biologists Aaron Kuehl from Illinois and Jim Wooley from Iowa.  While the guys made it clear there is no simple answer to my question, [...]

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Silver Creek Quail Forever and Alan Justice Honored with Illinois Pheasants Forever Awards

by Pheasants Forever March 22, 2012

Illinois Pheasants Forever and Quail Foreverrecognized chapters and individuals from across the state for their wildlife habitat conservation efforts at the organizations’ recent state convention. The Silver Creek Quail Forever chapter was named the Illinois Chapter of the Year, and Alan Justice was named the Illinois Volunteer of the Year. “This year’s state meeting was [...]

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USDA Announces Funds to Improve Water Quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin

by Outdoor Hub March 18, 2012
USDA Announces Funds to Improve Water Quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $2 million in financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to help farmers in designated parts of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana prevent phosphorus from entering Western Lake Erie Basin waterways.  Pheasants Forever supports the announcement, which is part of an effort to improve water quality and support jobs in the [...]

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“Dakota Promise,” An Original Painting for Pheasants Forever

by Outdoor Hub March 18, 2012
“Dakota Promise,” An Original Painting for Pheasants Forever

Attend your local South Dakota Pheasants Forever chapterbanquet this spring for a chance to win “Dakota Promise,” an original pheasant painting by renowned artist and South Dakota’s own Mark S. Anderson. Each South Dakota Pheasants Forever chapter will be raffling off a framed print of “Dakota Promise” at their spring banquet. Each ticket purchased for the [...]

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Minnesota’s “Top 5” CRP Bid Considerations

by Pheasants Forever March 16, 2012

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a four-week Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up, beginning March 12, 2012 and ending on April 6, 2012.  There are approximately 1.6 million enrolled CRP acres in Minnesota, with an estimated 292,000 acres set to expire on Sept. 30, 2012. Thanks to a partnership with USDA’s Natural Resources [...]

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CRP Landowner Enrollment Workshops Taking Place in Missouri

by Pheasants Forever March 14, 2012
CRP Landowner Enrollment Workshops Taking Place in Missouri

In response to the recent announcement of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General Sign-up 43, multiple CRP Landowner Workshops will be held throughout the month of March to inform producers and conservationists about Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-Up 43. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from biologists how to improve the chances [...]

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Pheasants Forever Hires Wisconsin DNR Veteran as New Regional Wildlife Biologist

by Pheasants Forever March 13, 2012
Pheasants Forever Hires Wisconsin DNR Veteran as New Regional Wildlife Biologist

Pheasants Forever has named Doug Fendry of McFarland, Wisconsin, as the organization’s new Regional Wildlife Biologist for the state of Wisconsin. Fendry will work at raising and expending funds on wildlife habitat and conservation education, and also with local, state, and federal natural resource agencies on behalf of Pheasants Forever chapters. Fendry looks to grow [...]

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Pheasants Forever Ready for New CRP General Sign-Up

by Pheasants Forever March 13, 2012
Pheasants Forever Ready for New CRP General Sign-Up

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres provide the top nationwide habitat component in producing pheasants and quail, while providing a host of soil, water quality and environmental benefits. A new CRP General Sign-Up begins Monday, March 12, the first such opportunity in a year. Calls, letters and emails from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever members from [...]

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Focus on Pheasants Incentives Offered to Nebraskans

by Outdoor Hub March 11, 2012
Focus on Pheasants Incentives Offered to Nebraskans

Farmers and ranchers in the expanded Focus on Pheasants (FOP) areas may offer eligible land for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up March 12-April 6. They also may be eligible for FOP incentives. An expansion of the Focus on Pheasants Plan was approved by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners on March 9. The [...]

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New Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist Lands in Wisconsin

by Pheasants Forever March 9, 2012
New Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist Lands in Wisconsin

Pheasants Forever announces Josh Nemec of Spencer, Wisconsin, as its new Wisconsin Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist covering Pierce, St. Croix, Polk, Barron, Burnett, Washburn, Iron, Ashland, Bayfield, and Douglas counties. Nemec is located in Balsam Lake and is available to provide conservation and land-use consultation to area landowners. Pheasants Forever’s Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists work [...]

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Pheasants Forever Hosting 14 CRP Landowner Workshops in North Dakota

by Pheasants Forever March 8, 2012

Pheasants Forever is hosting 14 CRP Landowner Workshops in North Dakota this March to inform farmers, ranchers and conservationists about the Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-Up 43. The sign-up, which runs from March 12, 2012 through April 6, 2012, is crucial to North Dakota’s ring-necked pheasant population. At the workshops, landowners can learn from Pheasants [...]

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President Obama Delivers New Habitat Tools for Pheasants, Quail

by Pheasants Forever March 4, 2012
President Obama Delivers New Habitat Tools for Pheasants, Quail

Washington, DC – Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever received welcome news about the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today.  During the White House’s Conference on Conservation at the Department of Interior Building, the Secretary will announce the reallocation of one million CRP acres to the most popular continuous practices within the program.  The President will also announce [...]

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