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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Dec-22-2008 - Pheasants Forever (PF) has announced a one-of-a kind partnership with Diamond Jo Casinos that will create funds for local habitat projects. ...more
Pheasants Forever Supports Ag and Interior Secretary NominationsDec-18-2008 - President-elect Barack Obama announced yesterday his choices of former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack and Colorado Senator Ken Salazar as his Cabinet nominees for Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior, respectively. Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) see both designations as signs the incoming administration will be supportive of conservation and wise land use. ...more
PF's Rall Appointed to MN's Lessard Outdoor Heritage CouncilNov-25-2008 - Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of James Cox, Wayne Enger, Scott Rall and Bob Schroeder to the Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council. ...more
PF and QF Receive Four MMPA 2008 Publishing Excellence AwardsNov-20-2008 - Minnesota-based Pheasants Forever and its quail division, Quail Forever, recently received four honors in the Minnesota Magazine & Publications Association (MMPA) 2008 Publishing Excellence Awards. The Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation garnered Gold, Silver and Bronze Excellence Awards, while the Quail Forever Journal of Upland Conservation garnered a Bronze Excellence Award. ...more
PF Recognizes Detroit Edison Power Plant with Conservation AwardNov-18-2008 - Today at the Wildlife Habitat Council's 20th Annual Symposium, Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) recognized DTE Energy with the first [link=http://www.wildlifehc.org/awards/prairiesfortomorrow.cfm]Prairies for Tomorrow Award[/link]. DTE Energy earned the award for habitat improvements made to 800 acres of its Monroe, Michigan Power Plant. ...more
