Looking for something fun to do with the whole family? Going to be in or around Madison, Wisconsin area the first weekend in February? Well here is the perfect idea!!!

2009 National Pheasant Fest

When:
February 6^th from 1pm- 9pm
February 7^th, from 9am-6pm
February 8^th, from 10am-5pm

Where:
Alliant Energy Center, Madison Wisconsin

Are you looking for something for the kids to do? Here’s your solution; Rudy’s Youth Village. The youth village is fun for the whole family, it is an event for everyone to learn and try their hand at a new activity. There will be a variety of activities going on throughout the weekend. Such activities as; a mock pheasant hunt, laser shot, archery range, casting booth, air-rifle range, and the ring-neck activity center. The ring-neck activity center will be comprise of crafts, button making, dog care and training, wildlife art, make your own plaster cast animal tracks and more. Of course there will be visits from Rudy himself!!!! Also you can sign up for a Ring-nick membership for $15; with this you will receive a 1-year membership which includes a subscription to Upland Tales (4 issues), membership card, decal and a SPECIAL gift!

More information is available on the Pheasant Fest website at www.pheasantfest.org

See you there!!!!

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I don’t know about yall but here in Ohio the winter chills are FREEZING, it was -20 here the other day and it is supposed to get way colder….all I have to say is BRRRRR!!!!

Hannah with her first Missouri squirrel

The morning dew glistened underfoot as Grandpa, my guide for my first Kentucky squirrel hunt, and I crossed a large pasture into the woods. I was visiting for Christmas from Mississippi and was intent on getting my first fox squirrel.

We walked almost noiselessly when Grandpa suddenly halted and soundlessly pointed to my left. I followed his gaze and my heart jumped to my throat as a large fox squirrel, big as a cat, ran along the top of an old stone fence. I nodded in agreement to try to get him, clicked my safety off, and waited until he stopped on a bare limb.

As I pulled the trigger of my pump 20 gauge, there was an almost inaudible click as the gun failed to go off. With my jaw clenched tight together in disappointment and frustration, I realized I had not properly seated a shell. By this time, the wary squirrel had skittered into a nearby hole. more…

Hi everyone!! My name is Alison Brentzel. I will be the new IL regional youth program coordinator. The reason I am posting is to say hello and give you a little information about me. I recently graduated from UNK in Nebraska with a degree in Park and Recreation Management with Natural Resources. I was born and raised in Grand Island, Nebraska. I love to hunt and fish, and to share those experiences with others. I just moved to Dundee, Illinois and will be working with Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation and with 5 Pheasant Forever chapter in Illinois. I will be putting on programs for youth in the area.  These activities will be open to the public, so bring your friends!! So if you have any suggestions for activities you would like for me to put on let me know. My email address is abrentzel@pheasantsforever.org.

Also if you are interested in starting a chapter in your area, or starting a youth council for your chapter contact me and I can get you the information you need. Or if you have any other questions reguarding outdoor education and pheasants forever.