Welcome!!!
Thank you for visiting the official website of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever in Illinois.
We've still got a few things to add to this new site, but they'll be up soon and we feel this still offers more than our old site.Please visit us on Facebook for a more interactive experience about pheasants, quail, hunting, habitat, conservation and youth education.
In addition to providing some great information and current news affecting the world of upland game birds, the Facebook page also has fun trivia and contests where you can win cool prizes.
Wishing you Happy and Safe Hunting this year!
ACTION ALERT: Support IDNR Sustainability
Urge Your Legislator to Vote Yess on SB 1566
(Previously HB4193)
(Previously HB4193)
User fees paid by sportsmen and women have been a successful model for wildlife conservation for nearly a century and expanding that concept to other outdoor recreational users and beneficiaries is both timely and necessary given the fiscal realities of the state.
Please tell your legislator today to vote YES to pass SB 1566 which generates $32 Million in revenue to allow IDNR to protect our natural resources and be capable stewards of our parks and wildlife areas for all residents of Illinois.
This new bill includes language which protects the new revenues from sweeps and assures they will be used for their intended purpose. Further, the Governor's office has written a letter indicating that he will not lower the existing IDNR general revenue.
ses 20+ fees and surcharges (for once not aimed at sportsmen) to generate $32 Million for the IDNR to support the core operations of the organization charged with managing the states natural resources.
Many hands make light the load. Most of the revenue ($18M) is raised from a $2 vehicle license surcharge. For the cost of a cup of coffee every vehicle will be supporting natural resources. But we need your help!
Click on the below documents to learn more and how you can help.
HB 4193 Fact Sheet from IDNR
Looking for an easy way to send an email showing your support to Legislators?
Simply click on the link below and you will be re-directed to one of our partners websites where you can enter your zip code and your contact information to send an editible form letter to your legislators.
Email your Legislators to Support SB 1566
1,000 Facebook Likes
Free Gun Giveaway!
Looking for a free chance to win a gun? We will be using our Facebook page to communicate with our constituents so we want Fans. Everyone who visits our Facebook page and "Likes" the page will be entered in a drawing for a Beretta .243 rifle. The drawing will be held once we reach 1,000 Fans. Good Luck!
Buy Your Gun A Week 2012 Ticket Now!!!!
We only have a handful of tickets left to sell and they are going fast! Each ticket will be entered into 52 drawings, that's only $1.92 per draw! And your ticket can win an unlimited amount of times.
To purchase your ticket today call Becky at 217-720-8074
TUNE Camp coming this summer!
When: June 10-23, 2012.
Campers in 5th-12th grade are encouraged to come out and see what nature has to offer! Kids will enjoy rock climbing, team building, survival skills, and much much more! Registration deadline is May 4.
Please visit our events page for more details.
Illinois Youth
We are looking for youth (ages 11-16) with an interest in hunting to participate on the Illinois Youth Leadership Council.
If you are interested in representing your peers, email Ashley, the IYLC Coordinator for more information.
Click HERE for a press release about the IYLC.
Click HERE to download the IYLC application form.