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House Passes Farm Bill Conference Report
UPDATE: On Wednesday, May 14th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the conference report on the 2008 Farm Bill, H.R. 2419, the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 by a vote of 318-106. On Thursday, May 15th, the U.S. Senate approved the conference report for the 2008 Farm Bill, HR. 2419, by a vote of 81-15. Perhaps as early as next week, the bill will be sent to the desk of President George W. Bush for consideration and approval or veto.
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Wildlife Groups Celebrate Centennial of Conservation Conference
The leaders of the nation's top hunting and wildlife conservation organizations celebrated the visionary leadership of President Theodore Roosevelt at the Department of the Interior today while laying the groundwork for a plan to carry conservation efforts forward in the 21st Century.
Indiana makes history with new apprentice hunting license
This past legislative session lawmakers created Indiana’s first apprentice hunting license. The new license allows first time hunters to try sporting under the supervision of an adult without having to first complete hunter’s safety education. If the hunter wishes to pursue sport hunting then the hunter must complete hunter’s safety education class. The idea of course is to get the new hunter involved, and recruit new members into the ranks of sport hunting.
Western Slopers Form New Pheasants Forever Chapter
Conservationists and hunters in Colorado's Mesa County have formed the state's newest Pheasants Forever (PF) chapter, the Western Slope Chapter of PF. The group plans to focus its efforts on wildlife habitat improvement and youth hunter recruitment.
Pheasants Forever's Farm Bill Biologist Program Lands in North Dakota
Pheasants Forever (PF) announces Steve Stensgard is the organization's first-ever Farm Bill Biologist in the state of North Dakota. Stensgard joins PF after serving as a wildlife biologist technician with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The position was created through a partnership with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Stensgard will work out of the Jamestown NRCS office.
PF and QF Launch Build a Wildlife Area Campaign in Illinois
Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) recently announced the launch of the first annual Illinois Build a Wildlife Area campaign. Through the campaign, PF/QF and its partners will raise funds to be used for the acquisition of public game production areas in Illinois. All funds raised through the campaign will be tripled by matching grants.
Paulson Named PF/QF Regional Wildlife Biologist in Washington and Oregon
Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever announce that Kraig Paulson of Crane, Montana, has been named the organization's new regional wildlife biologist in Washington State and Oregon. Paulson assumes the position after spending two years as a Pheasants Forever habitat specialist in Montana.
Congressional Leaders Reach Farm Bill Agreement
After nearly four months of extensions, House and Senate Farm Bill conferees have reached an agreement on the main elements of the 2008 Farm Bill. Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) urge both the House and the Senate to pass the legislation, and for President George W. Bush to sign the bill into law as quickly as possible. If passed, the bill would provide an additional $4 billion in new funding for conservation programs; welcome news for wildlife conservation and hunters.
Central Pennsylvania Home to Two New Pheasants Forever Chapters
Central Pennsylvania is home to two new Pheasants Forever (PF) chapters. Residents from Blair County have formed the Blair County Chapter of PF, while residents from Centre County have formed the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of PF. Both groups are dedicated to habitat improvement that benefits upland birds, waterfowl, deer and other local wildlife.
PF's Mother's Day Membership Promotion
Show your Mom how much she's meant to your love of the outdoors by giving her a Pheasants Forever membership this year. Mom has nurtured your love of wildlife and the outdoors; it's time to thank her with a commitment to conservation.
Play it SAFE for Pheasants, Get Your Back Forty in Now!
Despite the expiration of 79,677 Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in Minnesota since October 1 of last year, interest in CRP remains as evidenced by the 6,365 acres already offered for enrollment in the new State Acres For wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) conservation practice, the Minnesota Back Forty Pheasant Habitat program.
Congress Inches Closer on New Farm Bill
Late last night, congressional leaders reached a framework agreement on the 2008 Farm Bill's Conservation Title. Lawmakers are still ironing out other titles to complete the new Farm Bill. Full conservation program specifics will not be publicly released until early next week, but the new Farm Bill appears to be moving forward with the possibility of floor votes in both the Senate and House next week.
Storm Moves into PF/QF's Idaho/Utah Regional Rep Position
Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever announce that Ryan Storm of Strasburg, Illinois, has been named the organization's new regional representative in Idaho and Utah. Storm joins the organization after spending two years as the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Regional Director for Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia.
New WMA in Douglas County purchased with help of Build a Wildlife Area Campaign
This Saturday, May 3rd, at 1 PM in Douglas County, a new 1,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be dedicated to honor the 41-year career of Saint Paul's Roger Holmes. Holmes retired in 2000 after spending a decade as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's (DNR) director of the Fish and Wildlife Division and 18 years as the chief of the Wildlife Section. Minnesota's Build a Wildlife Area campaign played a critical role in the acquisition of the new WMA.
Finally Closing in on a Farm Bill
Key House and Senate farm bill negotiators reached agreement today on the main elements of the farm bill, with details to be presented to all conferees Monday. Senate Budget Chairman Kent Conrad said the five-year bill would raise the target prices and loan rates for northern crops beginning in 2010, raise the sugar loan rate three-quarters of a cent and include a sugar-to-ethanol program.
Pheasants Forever Joining The Big Wild, America's Premier Outdoor Radio Show
Pheasants Forever (PF) and The Big Wild, America's Premier Outdoor Radio Show, announce a seven-minute segment entitled "In the Wild with Pheasants Forever" as a new feature on The Big Wild outdoor radio program. The segment, which will feature hunting tips, seasonal activities and conservation issues, is the official outdoor radio production of Pheasants Forever. "In the Wild with Pheasants Forever" will begin airing on Saturday, May 3rd.
Pheasants Forever Bird Dog Bonanza
Introducing the Bird Dog Bonanza presented by Native Dog Food - the official dog food of Pheasants Forever - a section of the Pheasants Forever website devoted entirely to bird dogs! For those of you that own, love, and hunt with bird dogs, the Bird Dog Bonanza presented by Native Dog Food is the place to build and share your passion for dogs, bird hunting and conservation.
PF and DNR to Celebrate 25 Years of MN Pheasant Stamp with Event on April 15
Pheasants Forever (PF) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are hosting a celebration event recognizing the people, the accomplishments and the significance of 25 years of the Minnesota Pheasant Habitat Stamp on Tuesday, April 15th at the Prom Center in Oakdale. The event will take place 25 years to the day at the exact venue of PF's first banquet at which then-Governor Rudy Perpich signed the stamp into law.
SAFE Program Welcome News for South Dakota Pheasants
South Dakota pheasants, begging for some positive news after the expiration of 302,857 Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in the state last fall, received it last week. On Thursday, March 27th, the USDA Farm Service Agency opened enrollment for South Dakota's new State Acres For wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) program. As part of the continuous enrollment portion of CRP, the SAFE practice specifically targets smaller critical portions of farms and is focused on pheasant production.
Minnesota Financial Professionals Form Pheasants Forever Chapter in Twin Cities
Nearly 40 Minnesota financial advisors, accountants and insurance agents have formed the first chapter of Pheasants Forever (PF) constituted specifically for financial professionals. Based out of the Twin Cites metro area, the new chapter will be known as the MN Financial Advisor Chapter of PF.
Farm Bill Needs Final Push TODAY
Dear Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) supporter,
Your help is needed right now to meet the April 18th Farm Bill extension deadline. Members of the House of Representatives and Senate will decide the fate of millions of acres of conservation program lands in the next two weeks. We need you to contact your elected U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators TODAY. There are two messages that need to be delivered:
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