National Pheasant Fest Offers Upper Midwest Landowners Expert Wildlife Consulting
Biologists on hand will have data on every farm in MN, WI, IA and SD
Source: www.dnr.state.mn.us
Published: Jan. 09, 2008
Landowners in the Upper Midwest won't want to miss the opportunity to receive free one-on-one advice from expert wildlife biologists and specialists versed in habitat programs at National Pheasant Fest 2008 presented by Cabela's. National Pheasant Fest will take place at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul Minnesota on January 18th, 19th and 20th.
The Landowner Habitat Help Room, powered by Minnesota’s Farm Bill Assistance Partnership, is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, USDA Farm Service Agency, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, local Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Pheasants Forever.
The Landowner Habitat Help Room is designed to give farmers and landowners site-specific information about conservation programs they can implement on their land. Biologists will use aerial photography, topography, and soils information to do individual planning. Landowners just need to bring the legal description of their property (township, range, and section). Through a one-on-one consultation, landowners will have the opportunity to learn about conservation and habitat options on their land available through federal, state and local programs. In fact, biologists on hand will have data on every farm in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota!
"We want to help landowners and farmers understand the high quality habitat and conservation options that they have access to, " said Matt Holland, PF’s Sr. Field Coordinator, "The partners involved with this effort want landowners to have the best information and understanding about the habitat they might need, and what programs can assist them with their land use goals and decisions."
On hand in the Landowner Habitat Help Room will be staff professionals from the Farm Bill Partnership, MN DNR, Iowa DNR, USDA - NRCS, USDA - FSA and MN BWSR. Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologists from the Upper Midwest will also be readily available the entire weekend. Help Room biologists will be fluent in federal conservation programs run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Those programs include the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP), and Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP), to name a few.
In addition to federal programs, the biologists will be knowledgeable about state and local PF conservation programs and will be able to discuss steps for enrolling in all eligible programs. Landowners will also be able to discuss potential cost-share options, as well as average land rental rates.
For the special price of $30, a National Pheasant Fest advance ticket includes floor admission for the entire three-day weekend, as well as a one-year membership to Pheasants Forever. The PF membership includes a free PF hat (a $17 value), a subscription to the Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation (5 issues) and PF member card and decal.
Single day tickets to the event will sell for $10 at the show, and the annual PF membership alone is $30. In other words, purchasing advance tickets to National Pheasant Fest is a $77 value at less than half the price, a savings of over 60 percent! Tickets are available at any Ticketmaster outlet (find links at www.NationalPheasantFest.org) or by calling (651)989-5151. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Box Office (located in the southeast lobby of Xcel Energy Center).
National Pheasant Fest 2008 presented by Cabela's will combine a national consumer show, habitat seminar series, and family event complete with puppies, tractors, shotguns, and art. In fact, the Fest promises to be the country's largest event for upland hunters, sport dog owners, and wildlife habitat conservationists.
For more information about National Pheasant Fest 2008 presented by Cabela's, please contact Pheasants Forever toll free at (877)773-2070 or log onto www.NationalPheasantFest.org.
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