Pheasants Forever Mission/Model
National Conservation Leadership with Local Wildlife Habitat Results
Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs. Founded in 1982 in response to the continuing decline of the ring-necked pheasant populations, Pheasants
Forever is dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations through habitat improvement, public awareness and education, and land management policies that benefit private landowners and wildlife alike. Pheasants Forever has grown to more than 130,000 members and 700 chapters while spending more than $365 million on habitat projects encompassing more than 5 million acres in North America. At the heart of Pheasants Forever is a unique grassroots system of fundraising and project development that allows members to see the direct result of their contribution. A Unique Model
At the heart of Pheasants Forever is the unique grassroots system of fundraising and project development that allows members to see the direct result of their contributions. Pheasants Forever and its quail division, Quail Forever, empower county and local chapters with the responsibility to determine how 100 percent of their locally raised conservation funds will be spent - the only national conservation organization that operates through this truly grassroots structure. As a result, chapter volunteers are able to see the fruits of their efforts locally, while belonging to a larger national organization with a voice on federal and state conservation policy. A Diverse Membership
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever members are a diversified group of hunters, non-hunters, farmers, ranchers, landowners, conservation enthusiasts and wildlife officials. Pheasants Forever is for those who want to make a difference for wildlife by creating habitat, restoring wetlands and protecting prairies. Local Pheasants Forever Chapters
There are more than 600 Pheasants Forever chapters across the U.S. and Canada, accounting for over 120,000 current members, and more than 100 Quail Forever chapters in the U.S. Our Work-
Wildlife Habitat Projects - The system of empowering local chapters and volunteers to make the best decisions for wildlife in their local area has resulted in the average annual completion of over 20,000 projects. Since its inception in 1982, Pheasants Forever's wildlife habitat projects have benefited more than 5.3 million acres across the continent. In that time, PF has participated in over 1,000 different land acquisitions totaling over 135,000 acres. Those land acquisition projects have been completed in conjunction with local, state and federal natural resource agencies, and all of those projects are today open to public hunting. Habitat Conservation Advocacy - Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's mission is directly tied to a strong framework of federal conservation programs. Authority for critical conservation programs, such as the Conservation and Wetlands Reserve Program, is granted by the U.S. Congress in the Federal Farm Bill's Conservation Title. In total, federal farm conservation programs allow us to manage nearly 50 million acres for wildlife habitat. Habitat Conservation Education - Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have developed programs and materials that promote education and public awareness, including its Ringnecks and Whistlers youth programs and the Leopold Education Project. Pheasants Forever Education
All of our efforts today will have little purpose tomorrow if we don't have a constituency that cares about the mission of Pheasants Forever. That's why our education and youth programs are so important! As part of a national movement to get kids unplugged from electronics and turned on to the outdoors, PF has created the NO CHILD LEFT INDOORS® initiative. Our goal is to take every opportunity at the national, state and local level to introduce youth and their families to the outdoors; teach them about habitat, wildlife and how to hunt; instill an appreciation of natural resources and encourage them to be conservation-minded citizens. Learn about all of the ways you can be involved and what PF chapters are doing to make sure no child is left indoors! Youth Members: Becoming a Pheasants Forever "Ringneck," or youth member, is a fun and exciting way to get involved with other outdoor enthusiasts who love wildlife and being outdoors. For more information and to become a member, visit Pheasants Forever's youth website at www.UplandTales.org
Chapter Youth Programs: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapters hold more than 500 youth events a year connecting 25,000 plus youth to the outdoors. They reach out in their communities to sponsor youth mentor hunts, outdoor conservation days, shooting sports competitive events, conservation camps, youth fishing tournaments, outdoor expos, hunter education classes, schoolyard habitats and much more. National Youth Leadership Council: The National Youth Leadership Council is made up of 20 young people from around the country that were nominated by their Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever chapter for their community involvement and conservation interests. They are the spokespersons for their age group on hunting and conservation issues and advise Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever on youth programs.
