blake
Life Member
Hard to say whether this is truly a national story, but the fact is that Iowa, a state with a rich and proud upland hunting tradition, is in trouble when it comes to bird numbers these days. A grassroots effort is underway to help fund the return of robust bird hunting in Iowa.
Here is a note from Pheasants Forever about an upcoming event...
Pheasants Forever's Fall Fun Trial
Riverside, Iowa – Pheasants Forever is hosting a Fall Fun Trail on Sunday, September 25th at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside, Iowa. The trial is open to pointing and flushing breeds, with all proceeds going to Pheasants Forever's Reload Iowa effort to improve wildlife habitat and carry on Iowa's upland hunting tradition.
Pheasants Forever's Fall Fun Trial will include a singles (one hunter and one dog) and doubles (two hunters and one dog) division. In the singles division, hunter and dog will have 15 minutes to score on three quail, and in the doubles division, hunters and dog will have 20 minutes to score on five quail.
The event is limited to the first 50 entries, and individuals and teams may enter multiple times. Prizes will be awarded for the first place winner in each division.
"The success of our Spring Fun Trial demonstrated how passionate hunters are about conservation," said Tom Fuller, Pheasants Forever's Regional Representative in eastern Iowa.
One hundred percent of proceeds from the event will go to the Reload Iowa effort, a strategy for establishing and improving 1 million acres of wildlife habitat, increasing the number of upland hunters and increasing hunting-related revenue to local communities.
The singles event is $30 per run and the doubles event is $50 per run. Clay shooting (5 stand) will be available between runs for $10. Lunch will also be available. Visit Highland Hideaway Hunting for directions. For more information about the trial, including full rules, contact Tom at (319) 321-9775.
This post is for informational purposes only. I am not affiliated with Pheasants Forever and I am not receiving any compensation for this post.
