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Local Chapter Embraces Change, Experiences Growth
Local Chapter Embraces Change, Experiences Growth
Published August 2023As Fall quickly approaches, we're reminded that another season of chapter banquets and Youth Mentor Hunts will soon be upon us. Our chapters are hard at work to make these events as successful as possible so that we can fund local habitat projects and youth education programs. Jared Meiergerd shares how the Nemaha Valley PF/QF
Local Pheasants Forever Chapter Grows Outdoor Legacies
Local Pheasants Forever Chapter Grows Outdoor Legacies
Published June 1, 2023Lately, the meaning of legacy has been on my mind. What do you think of when you hear “leaving a legacy?” Oxford Languages definition of legacy is – the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life. That statement sums up my thoughts about a youth pollinator plantin
Local Volunteers Deliver Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program at Meiergerd Farm
Local Volunteers Deliver Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program at Meiergerd Farm
Nemaha County NE - April 22, 2023 – In an effort to support outdoor education and diverse wildlife habitat for the future of pollinators and upland gamebirds, the Nemaha Valley PF/QF Chapter has partnered with local 4H clubs to deliver the organization’s signature “Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program.” Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and more t
Home-Grown Native Potted Plants
Home-Grown Native Potted Plants
Article By Adela Piernicky, Farm Bill BiologistPublished March 31, 2023March 20th has come and gone but mother nature doesn’t appear to be letting hold of winter in the southwest. With 2-7 inches of snow in the forecast for today alone, I am beginning to get a bit antsy with this never-ending winter. For those gardeners like me who are anxiously wa
Maximizing Producer Profitability
Maximizing Producer Profitability
Published March 20, 2023Are you a producer that likes to maximize field profitability? Do you have areas of certain fields that lose your operation money year after year? Today, producers are faced with several high input costs that directly impact their bottom line in a negative way when row crop acres fail to produce. Most of the time these conti
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Local Chapter Embraces Change, Experiences Growth

Article by Jared Meiergerd, Nemaha Valley PF/QF Chapter President Published August 2023 As Fall quickly approaches, we're reminded that another season of chapter banquets and Youth Mentor Hunts will soon be upon us. Our chapters are hard at work to make these events as successful as possible so that we can fund local habitat projects … Continue reading Local Chapter Embraces Change, Experiences Growth

Local Pheasants Forever Chapter Grows Outdoor Legacies

Article by Heather Francis, Southwestern Nebraska PF chapter President and PF/QF Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist Published June 1, 2023 Lately, the meaning of legacy has been on my mind. What do you think of when you hear “leaving a legacy?” Oxford Languages definition of legacy is – the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. … Continue reading Local Pheasants Forever Chapter Grows Outdoor Legacies

Local Volunteers Deliver Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program at Meiergerd Farm

Article by Jared Meiergerd Nemaha County NE - April 22, 2023 – In an effort to support outdoor education and diverse wildlife habitat for the future of pollinators and upland gamebirds, the Nemaha Valley PF/QF Chapter has partnered with local 4H clubs to deliver the organization’s signature “Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program.” Pheasants Forever and Quail … Continue reading Local Volunteers Deliver Pollinator Habitat Outreach Program at Meiergerd Farm

Home-Grown Native Potted Plants

An elegant and local approach to urban Pollinator Plots Article By Adela Piernicky, Farm Bill Biologist Published March 31, 2023 March 20th has come and gone but mother nature doesn’t appear to be letting hold of winter in the southwest. With 2-7 inches of snow in the forecast for today alone, I am beginning to … Continue reading Home-Grown Native Potted Plants

Maximizing Producer Profitability

Article by Nathan Pflueger, Precision Ag Coordinator Published March 20, 2023 Are you a producer that likes to maximize field profitability? Do you have areas of certain fields that lose your operation money year after year? Today, producers are faced with several high input costs that directly impact their bottom line in a negative way … Continue reading Maximizing Producer Profitability

NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2023 EDITION

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Habitat Restoration at Maskenthine Recreation Area

Article by Harlee Phillips, Farm Bill Biologist II Published March 9, 2023 In late summer of 2022, I was presented with a unique possibility for a project to restore brome and tree infested habitat out at Maskenthine Recreation Area with the Lower Elkhorn NRD and their new Recreation Area Superintendent, Tyler Warren. Tyler had a … Continue reading Habitat Restoration at Maskenthine Recreation Area

When Should I Burn My Brush Piles?

Article by Rob van Lieshout, Farm Bill Biologist II Published February 24, 2023 Winter has been in full swing across the Great Plains, and with that, most states have been blessed with recent shots of moisture in snow and rain accumulation. While this can put a damper on daily travel conditions and field access, this … Continue reading When Should I Burn My Brush Piles?

What Can Full Season Cover Crops Do for Upland Gamebirds?

Article by Nathan Pflueger, Precision Ag Coordinator Published February 2023 Producers, are you located on the Eastern side of the rainwater basin wetland complex? Do you have row crop acres that are within two miles of established quality perennial habitat (Native Pasture, Wetlands, Conservation Reserve Acres - CRP)? Do you want to benefit upland gamebirds … Continue reading What Can Full Season Cover Crops Do for Upland Gamebirds?

Newsletter: February 2023 Edition

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Newsletter: January 2023 Edition

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Awarding the Wildlife Professional of the Year

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever in Nebraska recently awarded the Wildlife Professional of the Year to Lavaine Moore, Farm Service Agency’s Program Specialist. The Wildlife Professional of the Year award goes to an individual that is recognized for dedicated service, commitment, and efforts to improve wildlife habitat in Nebraska through conservation programs. “Lavaine goes above and beyond … Continue reading Awarding the Wildlife Professional of the Year

Pheasant Festivus!

Addie's tale of a full weekend of hunting, gift-giving, delicious dinner, and thrift store shopping December is known by most as the Holiday season, even if some folks have begun decorating their homes (and offices!) back in November. In southwest Nebraska it’s finally winter, and with the pandemic more or less over, it was time to … Continue reading Pheasant Festivus!

Busy Beavers

If you build it, they will come… beavers that is! Staff from an array of conservation organizations as well as local landowners, gathered in early November to build beaver dams in a Sandhills stream. Yes, you heard that right, people built beaver dams. We used fallen logs and branches from hardwoods as well as pickup … Continue reading Busy Beavers

Hunters & Habitat

(First published January 2021) - As an ecologist and undisputed fanatic pheasant hunter, it’s those cold, crisp winter days with fresh powder that really excite my wirehair and me to chase long-tailed roosters. Instead of walking for miles and watching my rangey pointer zig-zag through mixed grass or wheat stubble hoping for a point, we … Continue reading Hunters & Habitat

More Than Just Collecting Seeds

Collecting native grasses and forb seeds has many benefits all around. The process is very rewarding, and I find that taking time to get outside, walk through a beautiful, native grassland can be a stress reliever. This year I collected native seeds for landscape purposes. My name is Megan Timms, and I am the Soil … Continue reading More Than Just Collecting Seeds

Sweet Harvests: Chokecherry Syrup

Fall has finally graced Nebraska! Goodbye 100+ temps and hello cool days and freezing nights! The hot weather kept me from attempting normal canning practices this summer. However, as I have become more proficient with harvesting wild game, I have also become more aware of nature’s other seasonal bounties. Nebraska has multiple fruits and berries … Continue reading Sweet Harvests: Chokecherry Syrup

Part of Progress: Bighorn Sheep Capture

Pheasants Forever staff including Mike Klosterman, Kelly Mildebrandt (pictured on left), and Kelsi Wehrman assisted in the September Bighorn Sheep monitoring program. Photo Credit: Justin Haag, NebraskaLand Magazine In September, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC), along with other partnership organizations, including Pheasants Forever, collared 27 Bighorn Sheep in the Wildcat Hills near Scottsbluff. This … Continue reading Part of Progress: Bighorn Sheep Capture

Not the Only Orange in the Field

With the fall season upon us, orange can be seen everywhere. On leaves, in store décor, and coating the hunting gear being pulled out of storage. There is another orange to be added to the mix, but in an unlikely form. Recently, Sarah Ashbrook, a Pheasants Forever farm bill biologist out of southern Nebraska, had the … Continue reading Not the Only Orange in the Field

Dusting Off and Preparing for Hunting Season

“You got that thing set to stun?” my buddy joked as I missed the fourth chip shot in a row. There’s nothing quite as exciting, and humbling, as the first few doves of the season, spent with a group of friends and an over eager bird dog. Dove hunting was my first real introduction to … Continue reading Dusting Off and Preparing for Hunting Season

Chapter Spotlight: Merrick County Pheasants Forever, Nebraska — It takes a Village

A BRAND-NEW PHEASANTS FOREVER CHAPTER, LED BY CHAPTER PRESIDENT DYLAN WIESER, WAS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Photo by Whitnet Hake // Merrick County Pheasants Forever held its first annual Banquet in Palmer, Nebraska, a village of 524, with an audience of 300 guests. By Aaron Williams, Regional Representative  The village of Palmer in Merrick County, Nebraska … Continue reading Chapter Spotlight: Merrick County Pheasants Forever, Nebraska — It takes a Village

2022 Promotions

Lacey Clarke has worked for the Nebraska Team for 4 years, starting in 2018. 64,063 acres have received attention from Lacey. She focuses her efforts in the Sandhills Working Lands for Wildlife area providing landowners technical assistance on prescribed fire, wildlife friendly grazing practices, and eastern red cedar control. Due to her efforts, she has … Continue reading 2022 Promotions

Twist-Off Thursday Habitat Tour: Somewhere in Chase County, Nebraska

On June 30th, Nebraska Pheasants Forever hosted its Twist-Off Thursday Habitat tour. A mix of landowners, FSA, NRCS, Pheasants Forever staff and PF chapter members made their way to a set of CRP fields in Chase County. This set of fields had prescribed burning done in early April as the management practice. One of the fields is … Continue reading Twist-Off Thursday Habitat Tour: Somewhere in Chase County, Nebraska

Welcome to the Team 2022

Sarah Ashbrook is the new Farm Bill Biologist out of Hayes Center, NE through Pheasants Forever. "I am is completing my thesis for my Master’s in Wildlife and Conservation Biology and have a Bachelor’s in biology with an emphasis in Ecology. I have performed wildlife technician and biologist jobs throughout the United States before making … Continue reading Welcome to the Team 2022

Pathway For Wildlife 90,144 Acres Impacted

Since 2019, Pathway For Wildlife has assisted landowners and wildlife on over 90,000 acres! The Pathway For Wildlife program or PFW offs incentives to enhance wildlife habitat on cropland, working lands, and within local communities. Participants apply specific wildlife and pollinator conservation practices to benefit pheasants, quail, grassland songbirds, monarch butterflies, native bees, and other … Continue reading Pathway For Wildlife 90,144 Acres Impacted

Rotate Your Tires? Rotate Your Pastures!

Unlike your tires our native rangelands are renewable, oh how we wish our tires were that way! Point being is, we rotate our tires to get the most out of their tread life, so why manage your summer pasture any differently? Late summer paddock with structural and species heterogeneity. Photo Credit: Bill Sellers Rest rotational … Continue reading Rotate Your Tires? Rotate Your Pastures!

Nebraska Awarded $587,000 with Nebraska Environmental Trust Grant

          Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever of Nebraska receive $578,000 in grant awards from the Nebraska Environmental Trust. The Nebraska Environmental Trust ranked 120 applications with Quail Forever’s Mobile Prescribed Burn Unit and Outreach Education application receiving the highest ranking. Four grants were awarded to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever including: … Continue reading Nebraska Awarded $587,000 with Nebraska Environmental Trust Grant

Little Grouse on the Prairie: A Feature on Nebraska’s Native Grouse Species

A long time ago when all the grandgrouse and great grandgrouse of today were little grouse or not even hatched yet, their parents had been coming back to the same spot every Spring to dance. They danced the dance of love! Nebraska is home to two species of grouse, the Greater Prairie Chicken Tympanuchus cupido and Sharp-tailed Grouse Tympanuchus … Continue reading Little Grouse on the Prairie: A Feature on Nebraska’s Native Grouse Species

Controlling the Green Monster

The robins are back, the wheat fields are greening up, and the ditches are too! But, while there are beneficial cool-season grasses greening up in our wildlife habitat plantings, one of the most-common observed and luscious-looking problem plant is smooth brome. Commonly planted throughout Nebraska for a quick establishing grass in erodible areas, this invasive … Continue reading Controlling the Green Monster

2022 State Habitat Meeting Awards

President and CEO Howard Vincent launches the 2022 State Habitat Meeting opening ceremony. Kearney, NE – March 23, 2022 – Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s national annual event, was hosted at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska March 11-13th. The last time this national event called Nebraska home was … Continue reading 2022 State Habitat Meeting Awards

Grassroots to Landscape

State Coordinator Kelsi Wehrman discusses how chapter funding and grant matches have impacted 7 million acres in Nebraska. Kearney, NE—March 23, 2022 -- Nebraska’s state grass, Little Bluestem, grows a little over three foot tall. Its name coming from the blue hue of the stem base in the spring, the reddish-tan fall coloring decorates the … Continue reading Grassroots to Landscape

Backyard Pollinator Garden Planning

Temperatures are getting warmer, the days are getting longer and that means Spring is right around the corner!  It’s time to start thinking about gardening season.  Now, I’m not talking about planting a garden full of vegetables, no, I’m talking about planting a garden full of native plants! Pollinator gardens are a wonderful edition to … Continue reading Backyard Pollinator Garden Planning

Late Season Rainwater Basin Hunting

Glossy Ibis on the Rainwater Basin. Photo credit: Amy Schaefer Practice, practice, practice! As a hunter brand new to the hobby, there is nothing that I have found more valuable than simply going hunting. Although this learning style has led to its fair share of unsuccessful attempts, this 'on the job training' has allowed me … Continue reading Late Season Rainwater Basin Hunting

Seeds, What do they know?

Plant seeds, miracles of mother nature that we all know, and can even say, are essential for our very survival. But have you ever wondered how they “know” when to grow? Now to say seeds “know” things may not be entirely accurate. But consider how many plants go to seed in the summer and fall, … Continue reading Seeds, What do they know?

Fantastic Firebird: Hunting for the Bobwhite Quail

Quail! As a hunter few words can elicit the mixture of excitement and dread that accompany such a small bird. Excitement as a covey burst from the vegetation, and the dismay of unloading your gun and watching as only a feather or two falls to the ground. Unfortunately, the later occurred on this past hot … Continue reading Fantastic Firebird: Hunting for the Bobwhite Quail

Problem Trees & Shrubs: Four Methods of Winter Treatment

In prairie ecosystems, upland birds and other wildlife thrive in a diversity of grasses, forbs, and wildflowers for survival and reproduction. Historically, these mesic habitats maintained themselves of woody encroachment through frequent fires and large herding browsers. While fires planned and unplanned still occur, the introduction of invasive trees to originally treeless regions of North … Continue reading Problem Trees & Shrubs: Four Methods of Winter Treatment

Beginnings Don’t Have to Be Scary

There are very few things more thrilling to watch than a good bird dog working a wild rooster pheasant on opening weekend of bird season. Hunters from across the country have gathered to enjoy this tradition for years. Have you thought about becoming an upland pheasant or quail hunter but didn’t know where to start? … Continue reading Beginnings Don’t Have to Be Scary

Milkweed in the Classroom

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Milkweed in the Classroom Program (MIC) is a turn-key habitat education program for the classroom. Program support includes all the materials to the teachers to grow native plants in the classroom (seed, soil, planting containers, grow light), on-line training on how to grow native plants in the classroom, and curriculum … Continue reading Milkweed in the Classroom

Full Season Cover Crops

Productive soils, good rainfall, the potential for irrigation, high land prices, and high rental rates are only a few of the reasons that it is often difficult for wildlife professionals to work on privately owned land within row crop dominated landscapes. With that being said, there are many producers throughout Nebraska that enjoy wildlife, but find … Continue reading Full Season Cover Crops

Looking Back on the 2021 Loup TREX

Following the fire on their booming grounds, these prairie chickens with sharp-tail grouse were back at their leks settling their territorial disputes in the ashes. Photo Credit: Ben Wheeler. The Loup TREX took place this year from March 21 through April 3. Almost forty professional wildland firefighters from around the country descended upon central Nebraska … Continue reading Looking Back on the 2021 Loup TREX

Talking Turkey

Jake's nephew, Austin (pictured), managed to harvest 3 birds with his bow last spring season. Spring is here and turkey season is right around the corner! That means outdoorsmen/women everywhere are gearing up to hit the turkey woods. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce someone new to the outdoors and allow them to experience those breathtaking … Continue reading Talking Turkey

A Year of Firsts

Kelly introduces her pup, Milo, to a prairie chicken harvested by a friend.   They say a lot can happen in one year. I can say first-hand that it is true! I grew up in a suburb just south of Milwaukee, WI that has a population just over 20,000 people. After high school, I went … Continue reading A Year of Firsts

Wild Kitchen: Pheasant Pesto Pasta

Crisp, frosty air during a morning hike; fresh herbs sprinkled over a pan seared breast; and laughs of gathered friend and a smokey wood stove warming the night. Since my journey started, I’ve learned to associate gardening, cooking, and hunting with friends and family. The perfect trio to bring everyone together. Whether or not the … Continue reading Wild Kitchen: Pheasant Pesto Pasta

2020-21 Upland Slam Concludes Winners Announced

Nebraska’s 3rd Annual Upland Slam concluded January 31st, 2021 hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Pheasants Forever, and Quail Forever. The challenge is to harvest a sharptailed grouse, greater prairie chicken, pheasant, and quail. In total there were 904 submissions from 314 hunters, 144 competition completions, 119 first time harvests, 13 youth slam participants, and 17 … Continue reading 2020-21 Upland Slam Concludes Winners Announced

Virtual Miles for Monarchs Athletes Aim to Raise Awareness and Money to Help Recover Monarch Butterfly Populations

St. Paul, Minn. – Jan. 28, 2021 – Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, and the Monarch Joint Venture have joined forces to support declining pollinator populations, including the iconic monarch butterfly. From February to October 2021, athletes from across the country will run, walk, bike, hike, or paddle to see how many miles the group can … Continue reading Virtual Miles for Monarchs Athletes Aim to Raise Awareness and Money to Help Recover Monarch Butterfly Populations

December 2020 Employee Promotions

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Announce Nebraska Team Promotions from December Kearney, NE – January 21, 2020 – Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever announce the promotion of three Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists across the state. Kelly Mildebrandt, Addie Piernicky, and Trent Findley all received promotions from Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I to II. These individuals … Continue reading December 2020 Employee Promotions

Wild Kitchen Series Launch

Food for Thought: The Adventures Don’t End in the Field Article written by Jenny Prenosil, Conservation Ag Coordinating Wildlife Biologist The adventures of a hunt should never end when you load the dogs to head home. There is something extremely satisfying to sit down at the table and have a story about the food you … Continue reading Wild Kitchen Series Launch

July Employee Promotions

Holly Green Outreach & Communication Coordinator 220 East 26th Street Kearney, NE 68847 hgreen@pheasantsforever.org 402-975-5698 For Immediate Release Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Announce Nebraska Team Promotions Kearney, NE – August 10, 2020 – Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever announce the promotion of six Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists across the state. Zach Brewer, John McClinton, … Continue reading July Employee Promotions

Youth Mentor Hunts Celebrates 25 Years with Mini-Series

2021 marks the 25th Anniversary of Pheasants Forever leading the way, one new hunter at a time through Youth Mentor Hunts. To celebrate, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever of Nebraska launched a three-part mini-series to showcase Youth Mentor Hunts in the state. Youth Mentor Hunts are made through the efforts of the Nebraska Game and … Continue reading Youth Mentor Hunts Celebrates 25 Years with Mini-Series

Pheasants Forever of Nebraska receives 2020 Grant from Nebraska Environmental Trust

Holly Green Outreach & Communications Coordinator 1316 West 20th Street Kearney , NE 68845 hgreen@pheasantsforever.org 402-975-5698   For Immediate Release Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Receives Grants from Nebraska Environmental Trust Kearney, NE – July 9th, 2020 – Pheasants Forever announces that it will receive $1.2 Million from the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) for the … Continue reading Pheasants Forever of Nebraska receives 2020 Grant from Nebraska Environmental Trust

Nebraska Team Staff Promotions June 2020

Holly Green Outreach & Communication Coordinator 1316 W 20th Street Kearney, NE 68845 hgreen@pheasantsforever.org 402-975-5698   For Immediate Release Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Announce Nebraska Team Promotions Kearney, NE – June 11, 2020 – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever announce the promotion of five Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists across the state. Heather Francis, Mike … Continue reading Nebraska Team Staff Promotions June 2020

What Does it Mean to be a Mentor?

If you have been following our social media pages for a while you may recall a few experiences I have shared highlighting the first times I took my very young son turkey hunting.  As a hunter and involved in R3 (recruit, retain, reactivate), I have a passion to learn, mentor, and share stories to help … Continue reading What Does it Mean to be a Mentor?

Conservation Success Stories: Pathway for Wildlife-Precision Ag

Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever of Nebraska presents the third Conservation Success Story: Pathway for Wildlife-Precision Ag.   Unproductive acres are always a dread for landowners. Every penny counts, and if its not producing, what can be done to change that? In addition to yield production, where did all the wildlife go? “With precision ag, … Continue reading Conservation Success Stories: Pathway for Wildlife-Precision Ag

Conservation Success Stories: Open Fields & Waters

Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever of Nebraska is proud to present the second Conservation Success Story: Open Fields and Waters.   “Over 97% of Nebraska is privately owned, so obtaining access to private lands is a major barrier for today’s hunters and anglers,” states John Laux, Upland Game Program Manager for the Nebraska Game & … Continue reading Conservation Success Stories: Open Fields & Waters

Conservation Success Stories Release: Working Lands

2019 marked an incredible year. Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever of Nebraska has impacted over 6 Million Acres since 1987, the first of all states in the organization to do so. The Nebraska team has been a leading force in a variety of areas: habitat development programs, youth mentor successes, and even prescribed fires. But … Continue reading Conservation Success Stories Release: Working Lands

Information Meetings Set for CRP General Sign-up

As the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) celebrates its 35-year anniversary in 2020, agricultural operators have an opportunity to participate in a General Sign-up, which is open until February 28, 2020. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is hoping to see one of the largest signups in many years since a CRP General Sign-up hasn't occurred since 2015-2016. … Continue reading Information Meetings Set for CRP General Sign-up

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Announce Promotions to Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist II

Nelson, NE – July 1st, 2019 – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever announce the promotion of five Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists this month across the state in Nebraska. Heather Francis, Mike Klosterman, Rob Gray, Jake Koenig and Mike Winkler have been promoted to Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist II for their leadership, hard work and dedication … Continue reading Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Announce Promotions to Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist II

Pheasants Forever Hosts Their 28th State Habitat Meeting in Kearney, NE

  Kearney, NE – This past weekend’s 28th annual State Habitat Meeting brought in a record attendance of almost 300 participants. “We are thrilled with the number of attendees this year as we strive to offer something for everyone at this event,” said Kelsi Wehrman, Pheasants Forever State Coordinator in Nebraska. “The entire weekend was … Continue reading Pheasants Forever Hosts Their 28th State Habitat Meeting in Kearney, NE

Legislative Session: LB126

  Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever along with other Nebraska conservation groups watch legislative activity that impacts wildlife and conservation. LB126 has caught our attention as this bill will impact hunting access and funding for habitat and conservation. LB 126, titled: Provide for Special Landowner Deer Hunting Permits as Prescribed was introduced January 10th, 2019 … Continue reading Legislative Session: LB126

The Thrill of the Hunt: Mentors Create Lasting Memories for University of Nebraska-Lincoln Students

Lincoln, NE – September 30th, 2018 – The Big Red Chapter of Pheasants Forever recently hosted 22 student participants as part of Nebraska’s first collegiate Learn to Upland Hunt event. Volunteer student mentors were paired with a student mentee participant and spent the day teaching students about firearm safety, upland hunting, and conservation ethics. “The … Continue reading The Thrill of the Hunt: Mentors Create Lasting Memories for University of Nebraska-Lincoln Students

Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day September 22nd, 2018

Congress established National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) to recognize hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife conservation. Since launching in 1971, each fourth Saturday in September is set aside as NHF Day. This year’s NHF Day is set for September 22 with retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.serving as honorary … Continue reading Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day September 22nd, 2018

Nebraska’s Jerrod Burke Elected to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Board of Directors

St. Paul, Minn. – Aug. 29, 2018 – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever announce Jerrod Burke of Curtis, Nebraska, has been elected to the organization’s National Board of Directors. Burke, a Life Member of “The Habitat Organization” and a major advocate for habitat conservation efforts in his home state of Nebraska, joins Pheasants Forever’s 17-member … Continue reading Nebraska’s Jerrod Burke Elected to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Board of Directors

Nebraska invites hunters to upland bird hunting challenge

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is inviting hunters to an upland bird hunting challenge. The Nebraska Upland Slam encourages hunters to try to kill a ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, greater prairie chicken and northern bobwhite. The challenge is sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever. Those who complete … Continue reading Nebraska invites hunters to upland bird hunting challenge

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Receive Grants from Nebraska Environmental Trust

Through our Habitat Share Partnership, Pheasants Forever has impacted over 24,000 acres on state Wildlife Management Areas by contracting services such as disking and interseeding, brush removal, and food plot establishment. Nelson, NE – July 1st, 2018 – Pheasants Forever announces that it will receive $676,600 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for the following programs; … Continue reading Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Receive Grants from Nebraska Environmental Trust

Pheasants Forever Receives NET Grant to Help Establish Habitat in Dodge County

Nebraska Pheasants Forever works in partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to offer no-till drills to private landowners to seed habitat mixtures. These drills are provided through a grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust. Nelson, NE – June 29, 2018 – Pheasants Forever announces that it will receive $30,000 from the Nebraska Environmental … Continue reading Pheasants Forever Receives NET Grant to Help Establish Habitat in Dodge County

September Habitat Calendar

Good news, hunting season is upon us once again. September 1st marks opening day for dove and grouse hunting. On Saturday, the whistling wings of early teal offer another hunting opportunity for waterfowlers. Luckily, the Huskers are scheduled to kickoff their season with an evening game. Many chapter volunteers are busy planning their annual banquets … Continue reading September Habitat Calendar

August Habitat Calendar

August is a time of preparation, whether that's thinking about getting back to school, back in the field, or back in shape for hunting season. For some people it could mean getting back to traditions. With busy schedules and life changes, it's not uncommon for hunters to experience a lapse in participation. While there are … Continue reading August Habitat Calendar

July Habitat Calendar

Why did the pheasant cross the road? According to an Oregon study, food and cover influence pheasant movements. Areas with good roadside cover opposite grain fields had the highest number of road kills. Mortality peaked after wheat and oat harvest, as waste grains attracted pheasants. Be on the lookout for pheasants and broods during the … Continue reading July Habitat Calendar

Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 26, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 26, 2017 Benelli Nova Synthetic Max 5 Camo, 12 gauage Retail Value: $559 Winner #1: Steve Wisniewski, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF Winner #2: Benny Couington, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 26, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 19, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 19, 2017 CZ 712 G2, 12 gauge Retail Value: $499 Winner #1: Shawn McKimmey, Ashby, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Heritage PF  Winner #2: Thad Frey, Ainsworth, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Sandhills PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 19, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • June 12, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • June 12, 2017 Benelli 828U Walnut Nickel, 12 gauge Retail Value: $2,999 Winner #1: Nick Egan, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF Winner #2: Steve Neujahr, York, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Corn Country PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • June 12, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • June 5, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • June 5, 2017 Browning Abolt III Hunter Walnut, 7MM Retail Value: $670 Winner #1: Kim Helzer, Tekamah, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Burt County PF Winner #2: Jerry Kramer, Ord, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • June 5, 2017

June Habitat Calendar

Aldo Leopold's Prairie Birthday essay reminds us to take notice of the relationships between plants, animals, and their environment. He writes, "During every week from April to September there are, on the average, ten wild plants coming into first bloom. In June as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single … Continue reading June Habitat Calendar

Gun-A-Week • Week 30 • May 29, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 30 • May 29, 2017 Benelli Nova Pump APG Camo, 20 gauage Retail Value: $569 Winner #1: Matthew Gray, Holdrege, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Great Plains PF Winner #2: Jeff Hamik, Atkinson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 30 • May 29, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 29 • May 22, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 29 • May 22, 2017 Browning Citori 725 Sporting Walnut, 20 gauge Retail Value: $3,139 Winner #1: Tammy Heusinkvelt, Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF Winner #2: Doug Dockweiler, Callaway, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Custer County PF  To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 29 • May 22, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 28 • May 15, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 28 • May 15, 2017 Browning BL-22 Walnut grade 1, 22 gauge Retail Value: $619 Winner #1: Keith Rohde, Allen, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dixon County PF Winner #2: Dusty Dobias, Atkinson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 28 • May 15, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 27 • May 8, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 27 • May 8, 2017 Browning Abolt III Hunter, 30-06 Retail Value: $670 Winner #1: Caitlin Bak, Wisner, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Curt Carraher, Spalding, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 27 • May 8, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 26 • May 1, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 26 • May 1, 2017 Beretta A300 Outlander Black Retail Value: $775 Winner #1: Stan Rowe, Uehling, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dodge County PF Winner #2: Bruce Papstein, Long Pine, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Sandhills PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 26 • May 1, 2017

May Habitat Calendar

In May, a record 2,700 students are expected to compete in the 48th Annual Cornhusker Trapshoot at Doniphan, NE and Mahoney State Park hosts the National Focus on Forever Workshop. Focus on Forever is a “train the trainer” conference, designed specifically for conservation volunteers and agency staff who are passionate about sharing our outdoor traditions with … Continue reading May Habitat Calendar

Gun-A-Week • Week 25 • April 24, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 25 • April 24, 2017 Marlin 1895 Blued Walnut Retail Value: $779 Winner #1: Jason Herold, Sidney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: High Plains PF Winner #2: Jessica Petersen, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF  To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 25 • April 24, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 24 • April 17, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 24 • April 17, 2017 Benelli Super Vinci Max 5 Camo, 12 gauge Retail Value: $1899 Winner #1: Jerry Allen, Juniata, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF Winner #2: Dan Kreis, Brady, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Platte River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 24 • April 17, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 23 • April 10, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 23 • April 10, 2017 Browning BPS Hunter Walnut, 410 bore Retail Value: $699 Winner #1: Jon Yetter, Omaha, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Maple Creek PF Winner #2: Terry Harms, Franklin, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Prairie Hills PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 23 • April 10, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 22 • April 3, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 22 • April 3, 2017 Browning Abolt III Hunter Walnut, 300win Retail Value: $670 Winner #1: Tim Schmidt, Holdrege, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Great Plains PF Winner #2: Jason Jonak, North Loup, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 22 • April 3, 2017

April Habitat Calendar

At the Nebraska State Habitat Meeting we asked chapter members why Pheasants Forever is important and a few recurring themes emerged: passion, habitat, and passing on our legacy to future generations. In the foreword of A Sand County Almanac, Leopold writes “Like winds and sunsets, wild things were taken for granted until progress began to … Continue reading April Habitat Calendar

Gun-A-Week • Week 21 • March 27, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 21 • March 27, 2017 Beretta A300 Outlander Black, 12 gauge Retail Value: $775 Winner #1: Bryan Watson, Bartlett, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Brad Kohle, Stuart, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 21 • March 27, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 20 • March 20, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 20 • March 20, 2017 Browning BPS Hunter Walnut, 16 gauge Retail Value: $699 Winner #1: Kyle Charron, Broken Bow, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Custer County PF Winner #2: Wade Dearmont, Bassett, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 20 • March 20, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 19 • March 13, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 19 • March 13, 2017 CZ Drake Walnut, 12 gauge Retail Value: $629 Winner #1: Eric Vaughn, Plattsmouth, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Platte PF Winner #2: Jason Chatten, North Bend, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dodge County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 19 • March 13, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 18 • March 6, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 18 • March 6, 2017 CZ 712 G2 Retail Value: $499 Winner #1: Dan Hartman , Taylor, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Custer County PF Winner #2: Ronda Padilla, Pierce, CO Chapter Selling Ticket: High Plains PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 18 • March 6, 2017

March Habitat Calendar

150 years ago Nebraska became the 37th state to join the United States! The U.S. Postal Service will debut a Nebraska Statehood Forever Stamp featuring Michael Forsberg's photo of Sandhill Cranes landing on the Platte River at sunset. If you enjoy watching the Planet Earth series, you should definitely see Forsberg's stunning documentary film Great Plains: America’s Lingering Wild. … Continue reading March Habitat Calendar

Gun-A-Week • Week 17 • February 27, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 17 • February 27, 2017 DPMS AR 15, 5.5MM, semi-auto Retail Value: $739 Winner #1: Brad Harms, Dodge, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Brad Wichmann, Palmer, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup/Platte Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 17 • February 27, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 16 • February 20, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 16 • February 20, 2017 Browning BPS Hunter Walnut, 16 gauge Retail Value: $699 Winner #1: Tim Mcord, St. Paul, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup/Platte Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Jim Brennan, Atkinson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 16 • February 20, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 15 • February 13, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 15 • February 13, 2017 Benelli Nova Synthetic Max 5 Camo, 12 gauge Retail Value: $559 Winner #1: Jim DieKemper, West Point, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Deon Thoene, Valparaiso, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Platte PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 15 • February 13, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 14 • February 6, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 14 • February 6, 2017 Savage 93 XP Snow Camo Scoped Retail Value: $519 Winner #1: Ryan Stamm, Omaha, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Washington County PF Winner #2: Greg Parr, Battle Creek, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 14 • February 6, 2017

February Habitat Calendar

Although pheasant season is over, February banquets, burn workshops, and habitat meetings provide plenty of opportunities to entertain and educate outdoor enthusiasts. We've planned great line-up of presenters and topics for the 26th Annual Nebraska State Habitat Meeting on February 11 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney. Come Friday for the State Council Meeting and stay for the Prairie Hills Pheasants … Continue reading February Habitat Calendar

Gun-A-Week • Week 13 • January 30, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 13 • January 30, 2017 Browning Abolt III Hunter, 300win Retail Value: $670 Winner #1: Gene Nelson, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Dale Schultz, Fairbury, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Four Seasons PF  To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 13 • January 30, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 12 • January 23, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 12 • January 23, 2017 Browning Abolt III Hunter Walnut Retail Value: $670 Winner #1: Mark Hodson, Blair, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Washington County PF Winner #2: Tim Stanek, Walthill, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dakota/Thruston PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 12 • January 23, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 11 • January 16, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 11 • January 16, 2017 Browning BPS Hunter, 12 gauge Retail Value: $699 Winner #1: Daniel Holmen, Windsor, CO Chapter Selling Ticket: Mile High PF Winner #2: Dan Kreutzer, Arapahoe, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Republican Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 11 • January 16, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 10 • January 9, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 10 • January 9, 2017 Marlin 1895 Blued Walnut Retail Value: $779 Winner #1: Nathan Zeller, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Cory Pearson, Hartington, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lewis & Clark PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 10 • January 9, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 9 • January 2, 2017

Gun-A-Week • Week 9 • January 2, 2017 Ruger 10-22 Sporter Retail Value: $419 Winner #1: Dave Radenslaben, Cedar Bluffs, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dodge County PF Winner #2: Todd Peters, Mullen, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Medicine Creek PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 9 • January 2, 2017

January Habitat Calendar

Happy New Year from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever! Have you made any resolutions for 2017? Research shows 45% of Americans usually do. Among the top 10 New Year’s resolutions are getting organized, enjoying life to the fullest, and spending more time with family. Developing a wildlife management plan is an excellent way to prioritize … Continue reading January Habitat Calendar

Gun-A-Week • Week 8 • December 26, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 8 • December 26, 2016 Browning Citori White Lightening Retail Value: $1,725 Winner #1: Dan Somsen, Yankton, SD Chapter Selling Ticket: Lewis & Clark PF Winner #2: Kim Wysocki, Grand Island, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 8 • December 26, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 7 • December 19, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 7 • December 19, 2016 Browning Abolt III Hunter Retail Value: $670 Winner #1: Shawn Olnes, Albion, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Boone County PF Winner #2: Ryan Pate, Curtis, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Medicine Creek PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 7 • December 19, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 6 • December 12, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 6 • December 12, 2016 Winchester SXP Waterfowl Max 5 Retail Value: $499 Winner #1: Gary Brester, Howells, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Maple Creek PF Winner #2: Larry Hatch, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 6 • December 12, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 5 • December 5, 2016 Benelli Nova Pump APG Camo Retail Value: $569 Winner #1: Todd Mertes, Brownville, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Nemaha Valley PF  Winner #2: Jason Johnson, Alrington, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dodge County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading

December Habitat Calendar

The 12 Days of Christmas are filled with many bird references and December has no shortage of bird activity. Wild fowl and hares hang in Britian's butcher stalls and roast pheasant is traditional table fare for Christmas dinner. Chef Hank Shaw, who's appeared at Pheasant Fest, recommends hanging pheasants before plucking and roasting. On December 3, Fort Robinson is serving … Continue reading December Habitat Calendar

Gun-A-Week • Week 4 • November 28, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 4 • November 28, 2016 Browning Abolt III Hunter Retail Value: $670 Winner #1: Brad Waits, Ainsworth, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Sandhills PF Winner #2: Todd Keller, Bassett, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Sandhills PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 4 • November 28, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 3 • November 21, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 3 • November 21, 2016 Ruger American Redfield Combo Retail Value: $599 Winner #1: Tammy Heuisinkvelt, Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF Winner #2: Tom Cunnely, Kearney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Prairie Hills PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 3 • November 21, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 2 • November 14, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 2 • November 14, 2016 Browning BPS Hunter Walnut, 20 gauge Retail Value: $679 Winner #1: John Bridges, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Maple Creek PF Winner #2: Jay Dee Tetschner, Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 2 • November 14, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 1• November 7, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 1• November 7, 2016 Marlin 336SS Retail Value: $779 Winner #1: Shanon Williams, Hebron, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Four Seasons PF Winner #2: Eric Frey, Albion, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Boone County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 1• November 7, 2016

November Habitat Calendar

Nebraska had a great opening weekend of pheasant hunting and many are looking forward to the deer firearm season. We have much to be thankful for in November as we honor our veterans and gather with family and friends on Thanksgiving. USDA reports a record 1.3 million acres of continuous CRP were enrolled in FY 2016. This is … Continue reading November Habitat Calendar

Gun-A-Week • Week 52• October 17, 2016

**This is the last week of Gun-A-Week Raffle 13. The new Gun-A-Week Raffle 14 will start announcing winners Monday, November 7th Gun-A-Week • Week 52• October 17, 2016 Browning A-Bolt III Retail Value: $600 Winner #1: Stephanie Knobbe Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF  Winner #2: Dwayne Riggs, Stratton, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Southwest Prairie QF To … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 52• October 17, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 51• October 10, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 51• October 10, 2016 Savage B-Mag Retail Value: $372 Winner #1: Wayne Braun, Atkinson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF  Winner #2: Barry Brandt Chapter Selling Ticket: Otoe County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 51• October 10, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 50 • October 3, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 50 • October 3, 2016 Ruger American All Weather 270 WIN Retail Value: $595 Winner #1: Bryan Darnall, Eustis, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Wachtel fur Immer QF Winner #2: Brian Kollmorgen, Stratton , NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Southwest Prairie QF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 50 • October 3, 2016

October Habitat Calendar

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Gun-A-Week • Week 49 • September 26, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 49 • September 26, 2016 Weatherby PA-08 Retail Value: $450 Winner #1: Kenlie Zwiener, Pleasanton, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Dave Wendte, Ponca, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Logan Creek PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 49 • September 26, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 48 • September 19, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 48 • September 19, 2016 Browning Maxus Hunter Retail Value: $1,550 Winner #1: Shane Batenhorst, Wisner, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Chuck Asher, Atkinson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF  To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 48 • September 19, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 47 • September 12, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 47 • September 12, 2016 Marlin 336SS, 30-30 Retail Value: $772 Winner #1: Sonny Method, Craig, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Burt County PF Winner #2: Michael Kenney, Kearney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Prairie Hills PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 47 • September 12, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 46 • September 5, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 46 • September 5, 2016 CZ 912 Retail Value: $544 Winner #1: Cecil Sorensen Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Ken Conway, Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF  To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 46 • September 5, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 45 • August 29, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 45 • August 29, 2016 Savage 93 BTVS Retail Value: $478 Winner #1: Tamara Westhart, Johnson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Otoe County PF Winner #2: Jerry Mullen, Maywood, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 45 • August 29, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 44 • August 22, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 44 • August 22, 2016 Benelli Nova Retail Value: $450 Winner #1: Dan Hartman, Taylor, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Custer County PF Winner #2: Alexa Wysocki, Elba, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Central Nebraska QF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 44 • August 22, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 43 • August 15, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 43 • August 15, 2016 Browning A5 Hunter Retail Value: $1,630 Winner #1: Bob Jones, West Point, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF  Winner #2: Michael Snider, North Platte , NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 43 • August 15, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 42 • August 8, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 42 • August 8, 2016 Bushmaster Carbon BF Retail Value: $865 Winner #1: Steve Pandorf, Callaway, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Custer County PF  Winner #2: Bruce Wilcox, McCook, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Southwest Prairie QF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 42 • August 8, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 41 • August 1, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 41 • August 1, 2016 Browning BPS Hunter Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Jim Casey, Laurel, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dixon County PF Winner #2: Calvin Dobias, Atkinson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF  To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 41 • August 1, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 40 • July 25, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 40 • July 25, 2016 Browning Citori 725 Sporting Retail Value: $3,139 Winner #1: Art Lienemann, Ayr, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF Winner #2: Joel Leo, Dannebroc, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 40 • July 25, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 39 • July 18, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 39 • July 18, 2016 Benelli Montefeltro Retail Value: $1139 Winner #1: Nancy Bechtold, Sioux Falls, SD Chapter Selling Ticket: Corn County PF Winner #2: Kevin Krason, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 39 • July 18, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 38 • July 11, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 38 • July 11, 2016 CZ Upland Sporting Silver Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Laurie Baily, Crofton, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lewis & Clark PF Winner #2: Mason Wendt Seward, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Prairie Hills PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 38 • July 11, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 37 • July 4, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 37 • July 4, 2016 Stoeger M3500 Retail Value: $800 Winner #1: Larry Furtwangler, Palmyra, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF  Winner #2: Robin Phillips, Seward, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF  To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 37 • July 4, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 36 • June 27, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 36 • June 27, 2016 Browning BPS Hunter Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Theresa Kramer, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Roger Thelen, Ord, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 36 • June 27, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 35 • June 20, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 35 • June 20, 2016 Benelli Super Black Eagle II Retail Value: $1,999 Winner #1: Mike Bartling, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Kent Culbertson, Phillipsburg, KS Chapter Selling Ticket: South Central NE PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 35 • June 20, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 13, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 13, 2016 Savage Axis 243 WIN Retail Value: $525 Winner #1: Larry Schuetze, West Point, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Riley Seier, Spalding , NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 13, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 6, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 6, 2016 Browning Cynergy Satin Field Retail Value: $1,740 Winner #1: Warren Schlecht, Scribner, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dodge County PF Winner #2: Scott Becker, Grand Island, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup/Platte Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 6, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • May 30, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • May 30, 2016 Mossberg 535 ATS Turkey Tactical Retail Value: $667 Winner #1: Bob Diessner, Primrose , NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Jason Bach, Alma, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: South Central NE PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • May 30, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • May 23, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • May 23, 2016 Franchi Instinct SL Retail Value: $1700 Winner #1: Sarah Heideman, Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Burt County PF Winner #2: Andrew Griffith, Kearney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Prairie Hills PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • May 23, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 30 • May 16, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 30 • May 16, 2016 Browning BPS Hunter Retail Value: $730 Winner #1: Daniel Carlson, Gurley, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: High Plains PF Winner #2: Jena Friedel Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF  To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 30 • May 16, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 29 • May 9, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 29 • May 9, 2016 Savage 11 Hunter XP Retail Value: $410 Winner #1: Greg Hunter, Omaha, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Nemaha Valley PF Winner #2: Leon Hahn, Topeka, KS Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 29 • May 9, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 28 • May 2, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 28 • May 2, 2016 Benelli Nova Retail Value: $449 Winner #1: Roy Bay, Hershey, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Western NE Ringnecks PF Winner #2: JA Wever, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 28 • May 2, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 27 • April 25, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 27 • April 25, 2016 Benelli Super Vinci Retail Value: $1900 Winner #1: Clint Johnson, Kennard, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Washington County PF  Winner #2: Shawn Owens, Atkinson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF  To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 27 • April 25, 2016

Pheasants Forever Recognized in Nebraska Lottery’s “Ticket Talk”

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are recognized in the recent edition of Nebraska Lottery’s “Ticket Talk” newsletter.  A portion of the Nebraska Lottery proceeds help fund projects all over the state through the Nebraska Environmental Trust. Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever were recently awarded grants through the Trust. Click on the link below to read … Continue reading Pheasants Forever Recognized in Nebraska Lottery’s “Ticket Talk”

Gun-A-Week • Week 26 • April 18, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 26 • April 18, 2016 Franchi Instinct SL Retail Value: $1700 Winner #1: Nick Jordan, Bellevue, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Washington County PF  Winner #2: Glen Weaver, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 26 • April 18, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 25 • April 11, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 25 • April 11, 2016 Savage B-Mag Retail Value: $372 Winner #1: Bob Wilson, Harvard, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF  Winner #2: Jacob Wroughton, Nelson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Nuckolls County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 25 • April 11, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 24 • April 4, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 24 • April 4, 2016 Remington 887 Nitro Retail Value: $594 Winner #1: Dane Meyer, Dodge, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF  Winner #2: Shawn Reynolds, Sidney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: High Plains PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 24 • April 4, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 23 • March 28, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 23 • March 28, 2016 Browning BL-22 Grade 1 Retail Value: $660 Winner #1: Kevin Nowak, Grand Island, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Steve Hansmeier, Ogallala, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Antelope Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 23 • March 28, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 22 • March 21, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 22 • March 21, 2016 Winchester SX3 Retail Value: $1199 Winner #1: Ryan Timmerman, Beatrice, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Southeast NE PF Winner #2: David Webster, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Great Plains PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 22 • March 21, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 21 • March 14, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 21 • March 14, 2016 Remington 887 Nitro Retail Value: $594 Winner #1: Leo Reilly, Spalding , NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Shane Kinter, Phillipsburg, KS Chapter Selling Ticket: South Central NE PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 21 • March 14, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 20 • March 7, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 20 • March 7, 2016 Stoeger M3500 Retail Value: $779 Winner #1: Darren Huxoll, Holbrook, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Republican Valley PF Winner #2: Jeff Carraher, Spalding, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you won a gun … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 20 • March 7, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 19 • February 29, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 19 • February 29, 2016 Weatherby PA-08 Retail Value: $449 Winner #1: Jim Olnes, Albion, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Boone County PF Winner #2: Kate Schumacher, Kennard, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Washington County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you won a gun from … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 19 • February 29, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 18 • February 22, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 18 • February 22, 2016 Savage Axis 243 WIN Retail Value: $525 Winner #1: Steven Walters, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Blake Edwards, Ogallala, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Western NE Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 18 • February 22, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 17 • February 15, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 17 • February 15, 2016 Browning Citori White Lightening Retail Value: $2,069 Winner #1: Dale Pate, McCook, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Southwest Prairie QF Winner #2: Matt Markham, Merna, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Custer County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you won a … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 17 • February 15, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 16 • February 8, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 16 • February 8, 2016 Beretta A300 Outlander Retail Value: $875 Winner #1: Richard Feyerherm, West Point, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF  Winner #2: Nick Krohn, Neligh, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Boone County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you won a … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 16 • February 8, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 15 • February 1, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 15 • February 1, 2016 Ruger K10/22 Take-Down Retail Value: $409 Winner #1: Otto Kneifl, Newcastle, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF Winner #2: Casey Hunter, Plattsmouth, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cass County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you won a … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 15 • February 1, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 14 • January 25, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 14 • January 25, 2016 Savage 93 BTVS Retail Value: $478 Winner #1: Rob Schlichtman, Edgar, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF Winner #2: Mike Cleveland, Bloomington, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Franklin County QF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you won … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 14 • January 25, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 13 • January 18, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 13 • January 18, 2016 Browing BPS Hunter Retail Value: $730 Winner #1: Alan Hooper, Elwood, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Wachtel fur Immer QF  Winner #2: Jeremiah Zach, Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 13 • January 18, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 12 • January 11, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 12 • January 11, 2016 Winchester Model 101 Field Silver Retail Value: $1900 Winner #1: Lester Jones, Ashland, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cass County PF  Winner #2: Lawrence Paulsen, Callaway, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Custer County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you won … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 12 • January 11, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 11 • January 4, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 11 • January 4, 2016 CZ 912 Retail Value: $544 Winner #1: Tim Meyer, Snyder, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF  Winner #2: Don Blew, Phillipsburg, KS Chapter Selling Ticket: South Central NE PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you won a … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 11 • January 4, 2016

Gun-A-Week • Week 10 • December 28, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 10 • December 28, 2015 Winchester SX3 Retail Value: $1200 Winner #1: Loren Isom, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF Winner #2: Jay Theye, Auburn, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Nemaha Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you won a gun … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 10 • December 28, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 9 • December 21, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 9 • December 21, 2015 Browning BL-22 Grade 1 Retail Value: $660 Winner #1: Craig Hinrichs, Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF  Winner #2: Rolland Holliday, Tecumesch, KS Chapter Selling Ticket: Republican Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell them you … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 9 • December 21, 2015

Ed Olson – CRP Legacy Award

Congratulations to Landower Ed Olson for receiving the Legacy Award for CRP’s 30th Anniversary from The Habitat Organization!

Gun-A-Week • Week 8 • December 14, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 8 • December 14, 2015 Marlin 336SS Retail Value: $772 Winner #1: Travis Baumann, Norfolk, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF   Winner #2: Patrick Hinde, North Platte , NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 8 • December 14, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 7 • December 7, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 7 • December 7, 2015 Savage 11 Hunter XP Retail Value: $405 Winner #1: Docy Foss, Elwood, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Wachtel fur Immer QF  Winner #2: Thomas Hoeft, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Great Plains PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. Tell … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 7 • December 7, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 6 • November 30, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 6 • November 30, 2015 Browning A-Bolt III Retail Value: $600 Winner #1: Brian Kennedy , Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF  Winner #2: James Kunzman, Albion, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Boone County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 6 • November 30, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 5 • November 23, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 5 • November 23, 2015 Ruger K10/22 Take-Down Retail Value: $409 Winner #1: Thomas Gilbert, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Dave Rosenthal,  Holdrege , NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Great Plains PF  To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 5 • November 23, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 4• November 16, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 4• November 16, 2015 Ruger American Rifle 308 WIN Retail Value: $459 Winner #1: Troy Stowater, Wayne, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF  Winner #2: Brad Kasselder,  Ericson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 4• November 16, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 3 • November 9, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 3 • November 9, 2015 Bushmaster Carbon BF AR-15 Retail Value: $865.86 Winner #1: Cody Behnk, Greeley, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Mitch Fraser  Ayr, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 3 • November 9, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 2 • November 2, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 2 • November 2, 2015 Mossberg 535 ATS Turkey Tactical 12 gauge Retail Value: $667 Winner #1: Chris Bourek, Clarkson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Maple Creek PF Winner #2: Steve Goochey, Burwell, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 2 • November 2, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 1 • October 26, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 1 • October 26, 2015 Ruger American All Weather 270 WIN, bolt action, Retail Value: $595 Winner #1: Abby Schantz, Wisner, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Carol Ostendorff, Craig, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Burt County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 1 • October 26, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 52 • October 19, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 52 • October 19, 2015 Browning BL-22 .22 Walnut Retail Value: $660 Winner #1: Bob Lindemeier, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Rick Wimer, West Point, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 52 • October 19, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 51 • October 12, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 51 • October 12, 2015 Browning BPS Hunter 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Dave Bloom, Spalding, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks Winner #2: Jim McDermott, Colon, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dodge County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 51 • October 12, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 50 • October 5, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 50 • October 5, 2015 Benelli Vinci Black 12 ga 28″ 3″ Retail Value: $1,360 Winner #1: Lonnie Smith, Albion, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Boone County PF Winner #2: Tom Collins, Grand Island, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup/Platte Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 50 • October 5, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 49 • September 28, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 49 • September 28, 2015 Browning BPS Hunter 20 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Pat Pierce, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Shane Amies, Pierce, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Elkhorn Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 49 • September 28, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 48 • September 21, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 48 • September 21, 2015 Browning A-Bolt III Stalker 30.06 Retail Value: $530 Winner #1: Doug Dilly, Neligh, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Golden Prairie PF Winner #2: Ryan Tiefenthacer, Butte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Ponca Creek PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 48 • September 21, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 47 • September 14, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 47 • September 14, 2015 Mossberg 535 Pump Max-4 Camo 12 ga 28″ 3.5″ Retail Value: $520 Winner #1: Matt Glesinger, Spalding, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks Winner #2: Don Sheppar, Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 47 • September 14, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 46 • September 7, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 46 • September 7, 2015 Browning Silver Lightning 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $1,190 Winner #1: James Kuck, St. Libory, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup/Platte Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Bill Peters, St. Paul, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup/Platte Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 46 • September 7, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 45 • August 31, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 45 • August 31, 2015 Winchester SX3 Camo MOSGB 20 ga 3″ 28″ Retail Value: $1,200 Winner #1: Adam Kennedy, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF Winner #2: Doug Breinig, Cambridge, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Republican Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 45 • August 31, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 44 • August 24, 2015

  Gun-A-Week • Week 44 • August 24, 2015 Benelli Nova Pump Black 12 ga 28″ 3.5″ Retail Value: $550 Winner #1: Pat Pierce, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: John Olson, Holdrege, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Great Plains PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 44 • August 24, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 43 • August 17, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 43 • August 17, 2015 Winchester SXP Camo 12 ga 3″ 28 MOSGB Retail Value: $460 Winner #1: Betsy Krueger, Pierce, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Spud Dodds, Ainsworth, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Sandhills PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 43 • August 17, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 42 • August 10, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 42 • August 10, 2015 Browning Citori 725 Field 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $2,470 Winner #1: Steve Schaaf, Stuart, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF Winner #2: Melanie Kindschuk, Wisner, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 42 • August 10, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 41 • August 3, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 41 • August 3, 2015 Winchester SXP Field 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $400 Winner #1: Kelly Hansen, Ord, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF Winner #2: Blake Chromosta, Ravenna, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Sherman County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 41 • August 3, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 40 • July 27, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 40 • July 27, 2015 Benelli Ethos Nickel 12 ga 28″ 3″ Retail Value: $2,000 Winner #1: Scott Krohn, Albion, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Boone County PF Winner #2: Les Dann, Phillips, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup/Platte Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 40 • July 27, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 39 • July 20, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 39 • July 20, 2015 Winchester SXP Camo 12 ga 3″ 28 MOSGB Retail Value: $460 Winner #1: Jesse Rudolph, St. Paul, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cedar River Ringnecks Winner #2: Kevin Kuhlmann, Auburn, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Nemaha Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 39 • July 20, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 38 • July 13, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 38 • July 13, 2015 Winchester SXP Field 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $400 Winner #1: Roger Meyer, Ayr, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF Winner #2: Washington County, Kennard, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Washington County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 38 • July 13, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 37 • July 6, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 37 • July 6, 2015 Browning A-Bolt III Stalker 30.06 Retail Value: $530 Winner #1: Alexis Larson, Ravenna, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Sherman County PF Winner #2: Richard Haller, Gordon, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Sportsman PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 37 • July 6, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 36 • June 29, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 36 • June 29, 2015 Browning BPS Hunter 20 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Adam Montgomery, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Larry Post, Naponee, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Franklin County QF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 36 • June 29, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 35 • June 22, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 35 • June 22, 2015 Winchester SX3 Camo MOSGB 20 ga 3″ 28″ Retail Value: $1,200 Winner #1: Randy Svacina, Knoxville, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Prairie Hills PF Winner #2: Scott Mendlik, Wisner, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 35 • June 22, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 15, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 15, 2015 Winchester SXP Field 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $400 Winner #1: Corey Baumert, West Point, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Ed Cupp, Champion, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Southwestern NE PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 15, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 8, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 8, 2015 Browning BL-22 .22 Walnut Retail Value: $660 Winner #1: Mike Novacek, Primrose, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:Cedar River Ringnecks Winner #2: Bryon Stricker, Frisco, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Franklin County QF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 West 2nd Street. … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 8, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • June 1, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • June 1, 2015 Winchester SXP Field 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $400 Winner #1: Jason DeBlauw Chapter Selling Ticket: Lewis & Clark PF Winner #2: Nick Schultz, Wisner, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • June 1, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • May 25, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • May 25, 2015 CZ 912 Silver Semi-Auto 12 ga 28″ 3″ Retail Value: $550 Winner #1: Ken Schmid, Aurora, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lincoln Creek PF Winner #2: Mike Patterson, Blair, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • May 25, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 30 • May 18, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 30 • May 18, 2015 Browning BPS Hunter 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Greg Theye, Beatrice, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Nemaha Valley PF Winner #2: Ron Boston, Alma, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: South Central NE PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 30 • May 18, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 29 • May 11, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 29 • May 11, 2015 Browning Silver Lightning 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $1,190 Winner #1: Brandon Brown, Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF Winner #2: Jeff Reinke, Kearney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup/Platte Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 29 • May 11, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 28 • May 4, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 28 • May 4, 2015 Stoeger M3500 Max-4 Camo 12 ga 26″ 3.5″ Retail Value: $780 Winner #1: Randy Hassler, Emerson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dixon County PF Winner #2: John Rickard, Kearney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Prairie Hills PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 28 • May 4, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 27 • April 27, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 27 • April 27, 2015 Browning A5 Hunter 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $1,629 Winner #1: Steve Rowse, Ord, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF Winner #2: Shane Freeman, St. Libory, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup/Platte Ringnecks PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 27 • April 27, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 26 • April 20, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 26 • April 20, 2015 Browning BPS Hunter 20 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Ryan Svoboda, Sidney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: High Plains PF Winner #2: Loren Isom, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 26 • April 20, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 25 • April 13, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 25• April 13, 2015 Browning BL-22 .22 Walnut Retail Value: $660 Winner #1: Ashley Weeks, North Loup, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF Winner #2: Mike Burgeson, Holdrege, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Great Plains PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at 308-382-9573, 1004 … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 25 • April 13, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 24 • April 6, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 24 • April 6, 2015 Benelli SBE II Max-5 Camo 12 ga 28″ 3.5″ Retail Value: $1,570 Winner #1: Cory Johnson, Hershey, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #1: Don Oligmueller, West Point, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 24 • April 6, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 23 • March 30, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 23 • March 30, 2015 Benelli Nova Pump Black 12 ga 28″ 3.5″ Retail Value: $550 Winner #1: Loren Smydra, Norfolk, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #1: Rick Baxter, Fort Calhoun, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 23 • March 30, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 22 • March 23, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 22 • March 23, 2015 CZ 912 Silver Semi-Auto 12 ga 28” 3.5” Retail Value: $550 Winner #1: Nick Meinhousen, Denver, CO Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF Winner #1: Alan Pospisil, Geneva, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF To obtain your prize, please contact the GI Loan Shop in Grand Island at … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 22 • March 23, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 21 • March 16, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 21• March 16, 2015 Benelli Nova Pump Black 12 ga 28” 3.5” Retail Value: $550 Winner #1: Blaine Bellar, Beemer, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #1: Hunter Novacek, Seward, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward CountyPF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461  

Gun-A-Week • Week 20 • March 9, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 20• March 9, 2015 Browning Maxus Hunter 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $1,549 Winner #1: Justin McBride, Omaha, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Seward County PF Winner #2: Heartland PF Chapter, Holdrege, NE   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 19 • March 2, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 19• March 2, 2015 Winchester SX3 Camo MOSGB 12 ga 3.5″ 28″ Retail Value: $1,200 Winner #1: Jim Stromp, Spalding, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cedar River Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Tori Bartes, Holdrege, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Great Plains PF NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 18 • February 23, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 18 • February 23, 2015 Browning Maxus Hunter 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $1,549 Winner #1: Theresa Kramer, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Derek Tomes, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 17 • February 16, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 17 • February 16, 2015 Browning BPS Hunter 20 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Maureen Fish, Kearney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cedar River Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Andrew Riet, Beemer, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF NE Raffle License: 35-6257461      

Gun-A-Week • Week 16 • February 9, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 16 • February 9, 2015 Browning BPS Hunter 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Jim Campassi, Longmont, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Republican Valley PF Winner #2: Dean Gerths, Elkhorn, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Douglas County West PF NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 15 • February 2, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 15 • February 2, 2015 Benelli Nova Pump Black 12 ga 28″ 3.5″ Retail Value: $550 Winner #1: Michael Cox, Sidney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  High Plains PF Winner #2: JC Nelsen, Republican, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: South Central NE PF NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 14 • January 26, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 14 • January 26, 2015 Browning BPS Hunter 12 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $700 Winner #1: Scott Hunt, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Jeff Poessnecker, Atkinson, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Valley PF NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 13 • January 19, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 13 • January 19, 2015 Winchester SX3 Camo MOSGB 20 ga 3″ 28″ Retail Value: $1,200   Winner #1: Mike McWarn, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cody Ringnecks PF   Winner #2: Bob Coleman, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 12 • January 12, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 12 • January 12, 2015   Winchester SX3 Camo MOSGB 12 ga 3.5″ 28″ Retail Value: $1,200 Winner #1: Ann Emary, Kennard, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Seward County PF Winner #2: Fred Bartling, Irene, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: State Council   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 11 • January 5, 2015

Gun-A-Week • Week 11 • January 5, 2015   Winchester SXP Camo 12 ga 3″ 28 MOSGB Retail Value: $460   Winner #1: Randy Benben, Gordon, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Niobrara Sportsman PF   Winner #2: Shannon Wolf, Elm Creek, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Wachtel fur Immer QF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461      

Gun-A-Week • Week 10 • December 29, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 10 • December 29, 2014   Browning A-Bolt III Stalker 270 Retail Value: $530   Winner #1: Larry Stepp, Wolbach, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cedar River Ringnecks PF   Winner #2: Rich Thompson, North Platte, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 9 • December 22, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 9 • December 22, 2014   Browning A-Bolt III Stalker 270 Retail Value: $530   Winner #1: Ned Hoffschneider, Waco, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Corn County PF Winner #2: Stan Weidner, Bassett, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Sandhills PF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 8 • December 15, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 8 • December 15, 2014   Browning BPS Hunter 20 ga 3″ 28 Walnut Retail Value: $700   Winner #1: Doug Dolkweiler, Callaway, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Custer County PF   Winner #2: Lee Fritzler, Alliance, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Sportsman PF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461    

Gun-A-Week • Week 7 • December 8, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 7 • December 8, 2014   CZ 912 Silver Semi-Auto 12 ga 28″ 3″ Retail Value: $550   Winner #1: Randy Raymond, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cornhusker PF   Winner #2: Jeff Vogel, Palmer, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Loup River PF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 6 • December 1, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 6 • December 1, 2014   Winchester SX3 Camo MOSGB 12 ga 3.5″ 28″ Retail Value: $1,200   Winner #1: Phillip Knaub, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cornhusker PF   Winner #2: Scott Wesche, West Point, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461    

Gun-A-Week • Week 5 • November 24, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 5 • November 24, 2014 Winchester SXP Camo 12 ga 3” 28 MOSGB Retail Value: $460  Winner #1: Brian Sprenger, Sidney, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  High Plains PF  Winner #2: Don Peek, Seward, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 4 • November 17, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 4 • November 17, 2014   CZ 912 Silver Semi-Auto 12 ga 28″ 3″ Retail Value: $550   Winner #1: Dennis Khaub, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cornhusker PF   Winner #2: Robert Alcorn, Gordon, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara Sportsman PF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461    

Gun-A-Week • Week 3 • November 10, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 3 • November 10, 2014 Benelli Nova Pump Black 12 ga 28″ 3.5″ Retail Value: $550    Winner #1: Jon Stofer, Geneva, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Corn Country PF  Winner #2: Douglas Negley, Holdrege, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Great Plains PF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week • Week 2 • November 3, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 2 • November 3, 2014   Browning A-Bolt III Stalker 270 Retail Value: $530   Winner #1: Gail Madsen, Maxwell, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cody Ringnecks PF   Winner #2: Brian Hassler, Dakota City, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dixon County PF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461    

Gun-A-Week • Week 1 • October 27, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 1 • October 27, 2014 Browning A-Bolt III Stalker 30.06 Retail Value: $530  Winner #1: Shane McClure, Scotia, NE Chapter Selling Ticket:  Cedar River Ringnecks PF  Winner #2: Chuck Anderson, Lodgepole, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: High Plains PF   NE Raffle License: 35-6257461

Gun-A-Week 12

The Gun-A-Week 12 Public Drawing will be held Tuesday October 21 at 3:00pm in St. Paul, NE at The Gathering Place located at 612 Howard Avenue. 

Gun-A-Week • Week 52 • October 13, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 52 • October 13, 2014 TBLT Sporter NS 22Mag. Browning Model T Bolt Sporter, Bolt Action, .22 Mag, satin finish walnut checkered stock, blued finish drilled and taped for scope mounts steel receiver, blue finish free floating semi-match chamber recessed crown barrel, top tang safety, adjustable trigger, sling swivel studs installed. Retail … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 52 • October 13, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 51 • October 6, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 51 • October 6, 2014 SX3 WTFL MAX4,20-3,28 IN+3, New for 2013, Winchester SX3 Waterfowl Hunter, Semi-Automatic 20 gauge, 28” barrel, 3” chamber, mossy oak shadow grass synthetic stock with textured gripping surfaces, invector-plus choke system, hard chrome chamber and bore, truglo long bead fiber optic front sight,  vent rib, quadra-vent ports, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 51 • October 6, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 50 • September 29, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 50 • September 29, 2014 Winchester  Model 101 Field, O/U, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3” chamber, high gloss grade ll/lll walnut stock with 20 lines-per-inch cut checkering, low profile receiver, steel grip cap, .742 back bored barrels, investor-plus choke tubes, white line spacer pachmayr decelerator recoil pad. Retail Value: $1869.99   Winner … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 50 • September 29, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 49 • September 22, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 49 • September 22, 2014 New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight. Retail Value: $899  Winner #1: Shane Crockett, Lincoln, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 49 • September 22, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 48 • September 15, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 48 •  September 15, 2014 New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight. Retail Value: $899   Winner #1: Shawn Church, Elwood, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 48 • September 15, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 47 • September 8, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 47 •  September 8, 2014 New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight. Retail Value: $899   Winner #1: Jordan Feller, Wisner, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 47 • September 8, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 46 • September 1, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 46 • September 1, 2014 Browning Model X-Bolt Medallion, Bolt Action, 300 Win Mag, steel engraved blued finish glass bedded drill and tapped for scope mount receiver, blued finish free floating hand chambered target crown barrel, gloss finish checkered walnut rosewood fore-end grip and pistol cap stock, adjustable feather trigger, detachable rotary … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 46 • September 1, 2014

Nebraska Man Elected to Pheasants Forever Board of Directors

       Pheasants Forever announces that Dr. Kent Forney of Lincoln, Neb. has been elected to the nonprofit organization’s National Board of Directors. Dr. Forney is a veterinarian and owner of the Nebraska Animal Medical Center in Lincoln. He is currently serving as a Commissioner on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and has previously … Continue reading Nebraska Man Elected to Pheasants Forever Board of Directors

Gun-A-Week • Week 45 • August 25, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 45 • August 25, 2014 New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight.  Retail Value: $899.00   Winner #1: Brian Fort, Sidney, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 45 • August 25, 2014

This Week’s Habitat Tip

Why Pollination is Critical to Wildlife’s Winter Food Supply This week’s Habitat Tip brings a different perspective on why pollinators are so important and a part of Pheasant Forever’s strategic plan. We all now understand that great pheasant and quail habitat equals great pollinator habitat, but have you stopped to think about how important pollinators … Continue reading This Week’s Habitat Tip

New Nebraska State Coordinator

Pheasants Forever has promoted Kelsi Wehrman to the position of Nebraska State Coordinator. In this new role, Wehrman will lead the organization’s team of 21 Farm Bill wildlife biologists and coordinating wildlife biologists in partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Together, the team is responsible for partnership habitat programs in the state like Corners for … Continue reading New Nebraska State Coordinator

Gun-A-Week • Week 44 • August 18, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 43 • August 11, 2014 New for 2013, Browning Shot Show Special, Model X-Bolt Long Range Hunter Carbon Fiber, Bolt Action, 270 WSM, dura touch armor coating two-tone carbon fiber stock, free floating durable eight flute medium sporter contour low luster stainless steel drilled and tapped for x-lock scope mount barrel, adjustable … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 44 • August 18, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 43 • August 11, 2014

New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning  Model X-Bolt Long Range Hunter Realtree Max-1, Bolt-Action, 270 WSM, dura-touch armor coated realtree max1 pattern stock, free floating durable eight flute medium sporter contour low luster stainless steel drilled and tapped for x-lock scope mount barrel, adjustable feather trigger, top tang safety, detachable rotary magazine, bolt unlock … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 43 • August 11, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 42 • August 4, 2014

New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight. Retail Value: $899 Winner #1: Nick Klosen, Stapleton, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Cody Ringnecks PF Winner #2: John … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 42 • August 4, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 41 • July 28, 2014

New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight. Retail Value: $899 Winner #1: Bullet Beaudette, Walthill, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Brian … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 41 • July 28, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 40 • July 21, 2014

Winner #1: John Hogan, Elkhorn, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Dodge County PF Browning Model BLR Lightweight 81, Lever Action, 7MM/08, gloss finish walnut checkered straight grip stock, aircraft grade alloy blued finish drilled and tapped for scope mount receiver, blued finish adjustable sight barrel, detachable box magazine, recoil pad. Retail Value: $960 Winner #2: Lynn Adam, Holdrege, NE … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 40 • July 21, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 39 • July 14, 2014

New for 2013, Browning Model Gold Light, Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Semi-Automatic, 10 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, aluminum alloy receiver, ventilated rib barrel, composite dura-touch armor coating stock, invector choke tube. Retail Value: $1,740 Winner #1: John Struwe, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF Winner #2: Tyler Potts, Hay Springs, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Niobrara … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 39 • July 14, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 38 • July 7, 2014

Winchester Model 70 Ultimate Shadow, Bolt Action-25.06, lightweight synthetic stock, gray overmolded rubberized griping surfaces, matte metal surfaces, alloy one-piece bottom metal steel floorplate, pre 64 style controlled round feed with claw extractor, three-position safety, sporter weight free floating stainless steel barrel, recessed target crown, winsorb technology recoil pad. Retail Value: $930 Winner #1: Tom Harder, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 38 • July 7, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 37 • June 30, 2014

New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight. Retail Value: $899.99 Winner #1: Dalinda Wendt, Pleasanton, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Lower Elkhorn Valley PF Winner #2: Rusty … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 37 • June 30, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 36 • June 23, 2014

New for 2013, Shot Show Special,Browning  Model X-Bolt Long Range Hunter Realtree Max-1, Bolt-Action, 270 WSM, dura-touch armor coated realtree max1 pattern stock, free floating durable eight flute medium sporter contour low luster stainless steel drilled and tapped for x-lock scope mount barrel, adjustable feather trigger, top tang safety, detachable rotary magazine, bolt unlock button, … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 36 • June 23, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 35 • June 16, 2014

New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight. Retail Value: $899.99 Winner #1: Vivian Kotrous, Verdigre, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Bazile Creek Ringnecks PF Winner #2: Bill … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 35 • June 16, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 9, 2014

New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight. Retail Value: $899.99 Winner #1: Don Sheppard, Hastings, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Little Blue River PF … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 34 • June 9, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 2, 2014

New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight. Retail Value: $899.99 Winner #1: James Lane, Oakland, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Burt County PF Winner … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 33 • June 2, 2014

Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • May 26, 2014

New for 2013, Shot Show Special, Browning Model BPS Realtree Max 4 Camo Finish, Pump Action, 12 gauge, 28” barrel, 3.5” chamber, bottom ejection, dual action steel bars, top tang safety, 3 invector plus choke tubes, silver bead front sight. Retail Value: $899.99 Winner #1: Justine Johnson, Holdredge, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Great Plains PF Winner … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 32 • May 26, 2014

Blue Hill Youth Pollinator Project

On May 15th, Webster County PF Chapter and Blue Hill 4th graders and the high school horticulture class came out to plant wildflowers and shrubs. In addition, the students helped plant a 1/2 acre pollinator project on Extension property.  Once the site is established, the students will monitor the site to see if it is helping attract pollinators.    It was … Continue reading Blue Hill Youth Pollinator Project

Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • May 19, 2014

New for 2013, Shot Show Special,Browning  Model X-Bolt Long Range Hunter Realtree Max-1, Bolt-Action, 300 WSM, dura-touch armor coated realtree max1 pattern stock, free floating durable eight flute medium sporter contour low luster stainless steel drilled. Retail Value: $1,199.99 Winner #1: Kirk Sullivan, Lincoln, NE Chapter Selling Ticket: Seward County PF Winner #2: Cameron Marshall, Scotia, NE … Continue reading Gun-A-Week • Week 31 • May 19, 2014

Sherman Reservoir Youth Pollinator Project

On May 10th, the Sherman County Pheasants Forever (PF) chapter hosted the local Girl and Boy Scout troops to help plant a one acre pollinator habitat project at Sherman Reservoir Wildlife Management Area. Special thanks go to the Nebraska Environmental Trust, SportDog Inc., Nebraska Game & Parks Commission, Prairie Plains Resource Institute, and the University … Continue reading Sherman Reservoir Youth Pollinator Project

PF and Boy Scout Troop work on Pollinator Project

The Cody Ringnecks Pheasants Forever (PF) chapter hosted the local Boy Scout Troop to help plant a ½ acre pollinator habitat project at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Hatchery on May 3rd. During the event, participants learned the importance of pollinating insects on the global food supply, made native bee nesting houses, and learned … Continue reading PF and Boy Scout Troop work on Pollinator Project

QF Chapter hosts 3rd grade class with Pollinator Project

On May 2nd, the Wachtel fur Immer QF chapter hosted the Eustis-Farnam 3rd grade class to help plant a ½ acre pollinator habitat project at Natures Rural Retreat outside Eustis, NE.  During the event, participants learned the importance of pollinating insects on the global food supply, made native bee nesting houses, and learned about the role pollinating insects play in … Continue reading QF Chapter hosts 3rd grade class with Pollinator Project

May Day Youth Pollinator Project • Amherst, NE

On May 1st, the Prairie Hills Pheasants Forever (PF) chapter hosted the Amherst High School FFA Chapter to help plant a ½ acre pollinator habitat project at Amherst High School.  During the event, participants learned the importance of pollinating insects on the global food supply, made native bee nesting houses, and learned about the role pollinating insects play in the food chain … Continue reading May Day Youth Pollinator Project • Amherst, NE

No Child Left Indoors National Awards Honor Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Chapters

No Child Left Indoors National Awards Honor Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Chapters – pdf Awards honor chapter efforts in fostering youth involvement in the outdoors  Saint Paul, Minn. – March 13 – Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) recently announced the recipients of its annual No Child Left Indoors® national awards. The distinction is … Continue reading No Child Left Indoors National Awards Honor Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Chapters

ACTION ALERT: Ask Your U.S. Senators to Pass the Farm Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm Bill by a vote of 251 to 166 on Wednesday, January 29th. The Farm Bill’s next hurdle comes with a Senate vote likely to take place in the next few days. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever urges our members to voice their support for the Agricultural Act … Continue reading ACTION ALERT: Ask Your U.S. Senators to Pass the Farm Bill

Pheasants Forever Visa Card Program Passes $600,000 in Funds Generated for Habitat

PF cardholders enrolled in the program donate to habitat with every purchase St. Paul, Minn. – November 21 – Pheasants Forever’s (PF) affinity card partnership with U.S. Bank has generated more than $600,000 for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s (QF) habitat mission through its unique credit card program. Through the partnership, U.S. Bank – one … Continue reading Pheasants Forever Visa Card Program Passes $600,000 in Funds Generated for Habitat

Farmers Plowing Up More And More Of The Prairie

KCUR 89.3 Harvest Public Media – Nebraska http://kcur.org/post/farmers-plowing-more-and-more-prairie

Your vote is need for Youth Pollinator Habitat Project

Pheasants Forever is in the midst of a competition of finalists for a $25,000 grant from SportDog Company that would fund Youth Pollinator Habitat projects in Nebraska.  The grant is awarded based on votes received from now until November 14th.  Please take a minute to check out our video and cast your vote for project #4 (Youth Pollinator Habitat Project). … Continue reading Your vote is need for Youth Pollinator Habitat Project

Nebraska’s Gottschalk Elected Chairman of Pheasants Forever’s National Board

Nebraska’s Gottschalk Elected Chairman of Pheasants Forever’s National Board Gottschalk is past Chairman and CEO of the Omaha World-Herald Company Omaha, Neb. – October 10 – Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) announce John Gottschalk was elected as chairman of the organization’s national board of directors at the group’s recent meeting. A lifelong outdoorsman … Continue reading Nebraska’s Gottschalk Elected Chairman of Pheasants Forever’s National Board

7 Sportsmen’s Groups Will Call on Congress to End Shutdown

7 Sportsmen’s Groups Will Call on Congress to End Shutdown Outdoor Wire – Online http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/13811171435u3snvuat5y

Competitive Trapshooting Team Forms at Concordia University Nebraska

Competitive Trapshooting Team Forms at Concordia University Nebraska Street Insider – Nebraska http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Competitive+Trapshooting+Team+Forms+at+Concordia+University,+Nebraska/8753357.html

Nation’s hunters ready to shoot down shutdown

Nation’s hunters ready to shoot down shutdown Washington Times – Washington, D.C. http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2013/oct/7/nations-hunters-ready-shoot-down-shutdown/

Gun-A-Week Raffle 11 Winners

 NE Raffle License 35-6257461

Youth Mentor Hunts in Nebraska

Youth 11-15 years of age, who have completed a Hunter Safety Education can participate in Youth Mentor Hunts hosted and conducted by Nebraska Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapters.  Youth enrolling in this program are given instruction on various hunting related topics such as dog training, reloading shot shells, hunter safety, blue rock shooting, how … Continue reading Youth Mentor Hunts in Nebraska

Will your 2013 Pheasant Hunting Season be a bust?

August 20, 2013 Outdoor Life – Online For the last two seasons, at least, pheasant hunting throughout the heartland has been tough. Reports coming out of even the top spot, South Dakota, showed subpar bird numbers. If the early weather, habitat, and nesting reports from Pheasants Forever are any indication, the 2013-14 season will bring more tough … Continue reading Will your 2013 Pheasant Hunting Season be a bust?

Grassland Studies schedules fall seminar series

August 20, 2013 Midwest Producer – Nebraska LINCOLN, Neb. – The 19th annual fall seminar series offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Grassland Studies will include lectures on topics ranging from use of crop residues in beef production systems and what we are learning from the 2012 Niobrara fire to turf care during … Continue reading Grassland Studies schedules fall seminar series

1.7 Million Acres Accepted for CRP, Acre Totals Now at 26-Year Low

Pheasants Forever has grave concerns regarding continued massive habitat losses through weakening CRP Washington, D.C. – July 22 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will accept 1.7 million acres offered under the 45th Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up, lowering Conservation Reserve Program total acreage to 26.9 million … Continue reading 1.7 Million Acres Accepted for CRP, Acre Totals Now at 26-Year Low

New Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist – Fairbury, NE

 PHEASANTS FOREVER & QUAIL FOREVER  ANNOUNCEMENT New Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist—Fairbury, Nebraska We are excited to announce that a new Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists has been hired in Nebraska. Richard Temple has been added to the Nebraska private lands wildlife team and will work with area landowners and farmers to implement wildlife habitat conservation measures … Continue reading New Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist – Fairbury, NE

Statistical indicators and state–space population models

Hefley, T.J., A.J. Tyre, and E.E. Blankenship. 2013. Statistical indicators and state–space population models predict extinction in a population of bobwhite quail. Theoretical Ecology http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs12080-013-0195-3.pdf

Learning About Birds and Trees Habitat Tour

June 18, 2013 Habitat Tour “Understanding the birds and the trees: Where does quality habitat come from?” Summit Lake State Recreation Area, Tekamah, NE    Surveying your local bird community is a simple way to help assess habitat conditions and guide management decisions. Like the canary in a coal mine, bird communities can serve as … Continue reading Learning About Birds and Trees Habitat Tour

Pollinator=Preservation

  June 20 Fort Hartsuff Pollinator=Preservation – flyer

Tours show off habitat management techniques

Tours show off habitat management techniques Sunday, May 19, 2013 – LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska landowners who want to create or protect habitat for wildlife are invited to tour well-managed lands in the state. The Nebraska chapters of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are hosting tours of 17 different locations in the state this spring and summer. … Continue reading Tours show off habitat management techniques

Free tours of Nebraska wildlife habitat highlight conservation practices

Free tours of Nebraska wildlife habitat highlight conservation practices The Columbus Republic (Associated Press) – Indiana LINCOLN, Nebraska — Nebraska landowners who want to create or protect habitat for wildlife are invited to tour well-managed lands in the state. The Nebraska chapters of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are hosting tours of 17 different locations … Continue reading Free tours of Nebraska wildlife habitat highlight conservation practices

Project Plants Habitat for Wildlife

Project Plants Habitat for Wildlife Sandhills Express – Nebraska According to Julie Geiser with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, a partnership between the Game and Parks Commission along with Plains Equipment Group in Broken Bow, the Nebraska One Box, Pheasants Forever and the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) has allowed for hundreds of acres of … Continue reading Project Plants Habitat for Wildlife

Action Alert

Your Senator Needs to Hear from Pheasant Hunters This Morning (5/21/13) By Dave Nomsen Years of positioning and political posturing is finally coming to a head in Washington, D.C. today.  The future of every pheasant hunter and pheasant hunter’s grandchild is being debated on the floor of the U.S. Senate this morning.    Earlier this … Continue reading Action Alert

The Flush

Check out The Flush on the Outdoor Channel.

Senate panel approves massive farm bill to cut spending while still growing farm programs

Senate panel approves massive farm bill to cut spending while still growing farm programs

New Member Elected YLC

New Members Elected to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Youth Leadership Council – December 2012

Charity Navigator Recognizes Pheasants Forever with Top Charity Rating

“The Habitat Organization” outperforms most other charities in American St Paul, MN – December 19, 2012 Read Full Article >>

2013 Spring Banquets

Attend a Pheasants Forever and/or Quail Forever Annual Banquet in your area this spring. View Flyer (PDF) For more information see your local chapter or the calendar of events.

New Members Elected to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s National Youth Leadership Council

New leaders will help build NYLCs efforts throughout the country News Release – December 10 – St Paul, MN Kayla Gadeken and Jerry McDonald, Eastern NE Regional Rep Read Full Story

Gun-A-Week Raffle #10 – Winners

 

An Adventure Afield

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Upcoming Events
Mar
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5:30 pm Southeast Nebraska PF Annual Ban... @ Holiday Inn Express
Southeast Nebraska PF Annual Ban... @ Holiday Inn Express
Mar 23 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
For Banquet tickets, click here: Southeast Nebraska Pheasants Forever 32nd: Sat, Mar 23, 2024 (myeventscenter.com) For Gun Raffle Tickets, click here: Southeast Nebraska PF Gun Raffle 2024: Sat, Mar 23, 2024 (myeventscenter.com)
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5:30 pm Elkhorn Valley PF Annual Banquet @ Midtown Event Center
Elkhorn Valley PF Annual Banquet @ Midtown Event Center
Mar 28 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Thank you for supporting our PF chapter! Our committee decides how 100% of all the funds we raise are used to best benefit the local habitat. The doors open at 5:30pm for a social hour, … Continue reading Elkhorn Valley PF Annual Banquet

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