Illinois Pheasant News
Illinois Pheasants Forever Seeking Youth Ambassadors - Jul. 14, 2009Illinois Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) are looking for interested youth to participate in the first-ever Illinois PF/QF Youth Leadership Council. Twelve youth (ages 10-17) with an interest in hunting, fishing and the outdoors will be selected to serve as youth ambassadors on a variety of conservation issues.
Illinois' Lake County Home to New Pheasants Forever Chapter - Apr. 30, 2009
Antioch, Ill. - April 30 - Hunters and conservationists in northeast Illinois have formed the state's newest Pheasants Forever chapter, known as the Lake County Chapter of PF. The chapter is dedicated to improving local wildlife habitat and to increasing youth participation in outdoor activities.
New Illinois Governor Quinn Makes Big Moves for Conservation - Feb. 05, 2009
Springfield, Ill. - February 05 - Today, new Illinois Governor Pat Quinn began addressing the damage done to the state's natural resources under the Blagojevich administration. The Governor requested Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever's (QF) attendance at a press conference this afternoon where he signed Senate Bill 1132, which returned $9.25 million to six dedicated sportsmen accounts. At the same event, Governor Quinn named Marc Miller as the new director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Illinois Pheasants Forever Announces 2008 Habitat Accomplishments - Jan. 22, 2009
Illinois' 45 Pheasants Forever's (PF) chapters, 17 Quail Forever (QF) chapters and 10,000 dedicated PF/QF members completed 1,266 habitat projects in 2008, impacting 13,938 acres for the benefit of pheasants, quail, and other wildlife across the state.
Your Help Needed to Save Dedicated Conservation Funding in Illinois! - Jan. 08, 2009
Pheasants Forever is urging all Illinois members to contact their state legislators and ask them to support legislation restoring funding to dedicated conservation accounts. The Illinois General Assembly must act this month to restore $9.25 million in restricted funds diverted to pay state bills, or the state risks losing $16 million in federal dollars for fish and wildlife management. Pheasants Forever and other conservation organizations are working with legislators to ensure legislation is introduced and passed, but we need your help! Please contact your elected official today to let them know you want these monies back where they belong - Find House and Senate Contact Info Here.
Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Reservation Information now Available Online - Jul. 23, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Controlled pheasant hunting opportunities will be available at 18 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) sites this fall, and the 2008-09 season dates and permit reservation information are now available online.
Proposed $14 million Budget Cut for Illinois DNR Threatens Conservation Efforts - Jul. 18, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich recently unveiled a proposal to cut the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) budget by $14 million. Illinois Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) fear the cuts could severely hamper the IDNR's conservation efforts and their ability to partner with conservation organizations.
Illinois SAFE Program Aims to Protect 24,600 Acres of Critical Habitat - Jun. 24, 2008
Eligible Illinois landowners now have the opportunity to conserve valuable wildlife habitat by enrolling their property into the Illinois State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) program. As part of the continuous enrollment portion of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the SAFE program seeks to enroll 24,600 acres of wildlife habitat in Illinois.
