Wild Wings of Oneka Hunt Club in Hugo along with many great MN Outdoor organizations will host the MN Outdoor Youth Expo for kids and families on Saturday, May 22nd, 9am -6pm & Sunday, May 23rd, 9am - 4pm.

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Recent snowfalls have resulted in a deep blanket of crusty snow that is significantly limiting pheasants’ access to waste grain throughout much of their range in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Providing feed for pheasants during such conditions can increase their chances of survival.

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Saint Paul, Minn. – October 19, 2009 – Tech Mix, Inc., makers of energy recovery and performance products for sporting dogs, have joined Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's wildlife habitat conservation efforts as a new sponsor. For each Tech Mix product sold bearing the PF/QF logos, including K9 Restart™ Energy Bars, K9 Restart™ Chewables, K9 Restart™ Natu-Joint and K9 Performance Tabs™,Tech Mix will make a donation to support Pheasants Forever's conservation work.

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If you live in Minnesota and want to hunt upland birds, count your blessings. Minnesota grouse hunting opportunities are among the best in the nation.

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Minnesota pheasant hunters, who in recent years have experienced some of the best hunting since the mid-1950s and early 1960s, are expected to harvest fewer birds this autumn.

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Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologists recently took a short break from meeting with private landowners to meet with legislators and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The meetings focused on the success of the Farm Bill Biologist program and the need for more Farm Bill Biologist positions in additional states to maximize wildlife habitat impact.

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SAFE Acres Over 100,000 in 2009, Top 200,000 Acres Nationwide
SAFE needs reallocation of acres and extra acreage allotment for its continuous success

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SAFE Acres Over 100,000 in 2009, Top 200,000 Acres Nationwide
SAFE needs reallocation of acres and extra acreage allotment for its continuous success

Saint Paul, Minn. – The wild-life-oriented practice, also known as State Acres For wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) program, has now a present enrollee of 203,874 acres nationally. This is to include the 30,000 acres enrolled in the program last three months.

A goal of 500,000 acres for SAFE was established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), part of the larger federal Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CCRP). SAFE is a wildlife-specific conservation practice that was announced in 2007. This program allows states to cater policies specific to their wildlife and habitat.

SAFE demands include South Dakota (50,004 acres), Minnesota (22,476 acres), and Nebraska (20,947 acres). These states are at or near their initial SAFE acreage allotment.

Last year, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever asked for an additional 500,000 acres nationwide for the program based on strong interest and demand for SAFE in multiple states during the contract signing ceremony in South Dakota.

These two organizations have been instrumental in both the development and delivery of the SAFE program. During the organization’s National Pheasant Fest 2008, initial SAFE projects were announced. With the help of Farm Bill Biologist program, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have worked to educate farmers and landowners about the benefits of conservation programs, including SAFE, and assist them right after its implementation.

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Pheasants Forever (PF) announces Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health as the organization's newest national sponsor.

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This field day will feature walking tours led by Moonstone Farm's who over the past several years have converted their operation from annual, row-crop agriculture to a system that relies on perennial plants such as grass.

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Minnesota's Habitat Conservation Partnership announces the completion of 21,381 acres of habitat improvements during the third phase of funding. Trust Fund dollars originate through the Minnesota State Lottery.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DNR sends reminder to dog owners (February 5, 2009) Filed under: A- Home Page, B- DNR News, M- Enforcement — Steve Carro...

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Silent Treatment for Shotguns This Week on Pheasants Forever Television Silent Treatment for Shotguns This Week on Pheasants Forever Television Watch Pheasants Forever Television on Outdoor Channel, American's Leader in Outdoor TV Saint Paul, Min...

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Pheasant population remains at 10-year average despite drop in index (September 9, 2008) Despite a cool, wet spring that caused a 24-percent drop in Minnesota’s pheasant index, the estimated number of pheasants in Minnesota remains at its 10-year av...

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Northwestern Minnesota welcomes youth hunters Oct. 18-19 for special youth antlerless deer hunt (September 9, 2008) Any hunter age 12 to 14 with a Firearms Safety Certificate and valid Minnesota firearms deer license is eligible to participate in th...

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Nominees sought for 15th annualMinnesota Deer Hunter Ethics Award Although instances of unethical hunting behavior often draw headlines, they are relatively rare. Unfortunately, the actions of hunters who exhibit exemplary behavior usually go unnoti...

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Pheasant count remains at highest level in two decades, seasonopens Oct. 13 (October 11, 2007) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) pheasant index remained near its highest level in 20 years, thanks to favorable weather and habitat c...

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Blaze orange required for most small game hunting (October 2, 2007) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds small game hunters that most must wear blaze orange clothing when in the field. For the full story, click on the followi...

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will close the southern two-thirds of Moose Pool in the Moose Willow Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to waterfowl hunting and trespassing during the upcoming waterfowl season. The remainder of the ...

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