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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 20

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 to conse

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 a huge

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 w

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 et

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 the Nebraska Upland Slam will ...
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August 15, 2018 / Press Release

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Receive Grants from Nebraska Environmental Trust

Nelson, NE – July 1st, 2018 – Pheasants Forever announces that it will receive $676,600 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for the following programs; Corners for Wildlife (CFW), Grassland Improvement Program (GIP), Habitat Share, and the Mobile Prescribed Burn Unit & Education Outreach project. The Trust Board announced funding for the program at its spring meeting in Lincoln. These programs ...
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July 1, 2018 / Press Release

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

Nelson, NE – June 29, 2018 – Pheasants Forever announces that it will receive $30,000 from the Nebraska Environmental Trust for a No-till Grass Drill in Dodge County. The Trust Board announced funding for the drill at its meeting this spring in Lincoln. The project is one of the 105 projects receiving $18,301,819 in grant awards from the Nebraska Environmental ...
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June 29, 2018 / Press Release

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