Pheasants Forever Conservation
To some, conservation is a word. To Pheasants Forever, it's a way of life - anything short of a holistic approach to conservation would be unacceptable. That's why Pheasants Forever provides the most efficient conservation model of any organization. PF's unique model empowers local chapters with the responsibility to determine how 100 percent of their locally-raised conservation funds will be spent. Whether it's through improving habitat, informing the public about land management or educating future generations of hunting enthusiasts, conservation is the underlying principle in all we do at the grassroots level of our chapters all the way to Washington DC when we fight for strong conservation policy.
Pheasants Forever is honored to carry along America's rich tradition of conservation. Deeply engrained in Pheasants Forever's conservation approach are the teachings, philosophies and lessons of Aldo Leopold, one of the country's most renowned and well-respected conservationists. Pheasants Forever holds Leopold's work in such high regard that the organization's education arm is the Leopold Education Project (LEP), a curriculum based on Leopold's writings. Pheasants Forever's mission is tied to the theory that "knowledge is power," taking the works and writings of Leopold and applying them to the fields and forests of today. Leopold wrote of building a connection with the land, and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapters make that connection today through all the work they do at the grassroots level.
Although we're extremely proud of the work we at Pheasants Forever have accomplished in our first 24 years, we realize that when your work is conservation, the work is never-ending. We invite you to join Pheasants Forever in our quest to ensure a country rich in natural resources and long on people willing to work to preserve them. After all, natural resources - pheasants, quail and other wildlife and the land, air and water on which they live - are our greatest resources.
Vote Yes Minnesota!
This November, every Minnesotan that votes is going to have a chance to make their voice heard. The Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment will be on the ballot, asking if citizens want to invest in clean water, open areas, arts and parks and trails. Remember, if you leave this question blank, the state considers it a no vote. Make sure that you make your own choice!
Do you want to protect the Minnesota you love? Are you registered to vote? If you are not sure, or don't know what to do, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State's website to register and find out where you vote.
Download Pheasants Forever's Public Service Announcements here. Bring these PSAs to your local radio station and ask them to support VOTE YES in Minnesota.
- Vote Yes PSA :15 (Audio .mp3 389 KB)
- Vote Yes PSA :30 1 (Audio .mp3 697 KB)
- Vote Yes PSA :30 2 (Audio .mp3 727 KB)
- Vote Yes PSA :60 (Audio .mp3 1.3 MB)
Grasslands for Pheasants
In the current issue of Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine, Tom Conroy writes about the hard work that Pheasants Forever, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and others have put in over the years to make sure pheasants have access to the healthy grassland habitat they need to thrive. Read all about it at the Minnesota DNR website.
Growing Conservation in the Farm Bill
If you ask most folks to list the country's important laws for fish and wildlife, they probably would not mention the Farm Bill. Similarly, they might not immediately think of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), whcih administers Farm Bill programs, as a powerhouse of conservation.
The past three Farm Bills, however, have shaped more conservation programs for a longer period of time - and put more funding behind those programs - than any other suite of legislation. The more than $5 billion the USDA spends on conservation each year is two-and-a-half times larger than the entire U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service budget. And the USDA is proving everyday that it can balance the goals of maintaining a stable food and fiber supply while sustaining fish and wildlife populations...
This Farm Bill Booklet will give you some background on what the Farm Bill has done for conservation and the different programs included in the Farm Bill.
National Conservation Leadership with Local Habitat Results
This 10 minute video gives a sneak peak to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's work in Washington D.C.. It also explains how those efforts create the tools local chapters need to create wildlife habitat in their own communities.
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Oct-27-2008 - The Nature Conservancy and Pheasants Forever announced today a collaborative effort to conserve a 309-acre grassland in Central Minnesota for the benefit of wildlife and Minnesotans. The Conservancy has reached an agreement with the landowner to purchase the property, which will be transferred to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish a new state wildlife management area. ...more
Pheasants Forever Supports Renewal of Clean Ohio Fund this NovemberOct-23-2008 - Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) strongly endorse voting yes to renew the Clean Ohio Fund this November 4th. The Clean Ohio Fund restores, protects, and connects Ohio's important natural and urban places by preserving green space and farmland, improving outdoor recreation, and by cleaning up brownfields to encourage redevelopment and revitalize communities. ...more
Pheasants Forever Names Issendorf New Farm Bill Biologist in Big Stone CountyOct-23-2008 - Pheasants Forever (PF) announces Travis Issendorf is the organization's new Farm Bill Biologist in Big Stone County, Minnesota. Issendorf comes to PF after two years as a wildlife technician for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The position was created through partnership funding from the Farm Bill Assistance Partnership, the Big Stone Soil and Water Conservation District and the Big Stone County Chapter of PF. Issendorf will work out of the Big Stone County USDA Service Center in Ortonville, Minnesota. ...more
Hunters Receive Good News about CRP Going into Pheasant Hunting SeasonOct-14-2008 - Pheasants Forever was pleased by three recent major announcements related to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). First, the USDA launched new incentive payments for landowners who open up their CRP to public access. Second, the USDA announced it has updated CRP soil rental rates. Both announcements came in a week when the USDA also released a study highlighting the immense benefits of CRP. ...more
First Iowa Land Donation Made to Grassroots Conservation CampaignOct-13-2008 - Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) announce the organization has received the first Iowa land donation to its Grassroots Conservation Campaign. Virgil and Janice Venenga have donated a property near Little Rock, Iowa, to PF/QF, and the land will serve as a great access for the public to enjoy the outdoors. ...more
