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Pheasants Forever Honors 12 U.S. Legislators
Washington, D.C. - June 8, 2009 - Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) recently honored
five U.S. Senators and seven U.S. Representatives with Conservation Leadership Awards for their
efforts in furthering wildlife conservation initiatives on a national scale within the Food, Conservation,
and Energy Act of 2008, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill.
"It's important for Pheasants Forever members, Quail Forever members, and hunters, anglers and
outdoors people nationwide to know their concerns about conservation, land use, land access and
wildlife habitat management are not only being heard, but are being met by some conservation-minded
legislators," said Dave Nomsen, PF/QF Vice President of Government Affairs. Nomsen presented the
Conservation Leadership Awards in Washington, D.C. along with Howard Vincent, PF/QF President
and CEO, and Kim Price from the PF/QF National Board of Directors.
"The five Senators and seven Representatives selected for recognition all supported strong
conservation provisions in the Farm Bill's Conservation Title even when it wasn't the easiest thing to
do," Nomsen said, "That support helped to further the wildlife legacy of a wide array of programs;
including CRP, WRP, CSP, GRP, and WHIP to name a few. Additionally, their leadership created
new conservation tax incentives, as well as new acres open to hunters through the brand new 'Open
Fields' access provision."
Senate Conservation Leadership Award recipients
· Tom Harkin (D-IA) - Recognized for his leadership in supporting a strong Conservation
Title as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. In particular, his
work to expand the wildlife benefits of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) was
acknowledged.
· Kent Conrad (D-ND) - Recognized for his leadership in support of conservation throughout
the Farm Bill, especially the Open Fields provisions and modifications to CRP provisions regarding
farmable wetlands.
· Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) - Recognized for her support of conservation in the new Farm
Bill, particularly for her efforts to create conservation tax incentives and easement provisions.
· Pat Roberts (R-KS) - Recognized for his support of the overall Conservation Title,
particularly for Open Fields provisions.
· Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) - Recognized for his support of conservation throughout the Farm
Bill, and particularly for language to promote burning and thinning incentives within CRP which greatly
benefit bobwhite quail.
House of Representatives Conservation Leadership Award recipients
· Collin Peterson (D-MN) - Recognized for his leadership in supporting a strong
Conservation Title as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, for his overall work on the 2008
Farm Bill. In particular, for his work to support the wildlife legacy of CRP.
· Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) - Recognized for his leadership in supporting conservation as
ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee.
· Tim Holden (D-PA) - Recognized for his leadership in supporting a strong Conservation
Title as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
· Leonard Boswell (D-IA) - Recognized for his support of conservation in the Farm Bill,
particularly for his support of CRP.
· Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin (D-SD) - Recognized for her support of conservation throughout
the Farm Bill, especially for her leadership in "Sodsaver" provisions.
· Jerry Moran (R-KS) - Recognized for his support of conservation in the Farm Bill,
particularly for his work on Open Fields provisions
· Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) - Recognized for his support of conservation in the Farm Bill,
especially for his work on Open Fields provisions.
Washington, D.C. - June 8, 2009 - Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) recently honored
five U.S. Senators and seven U.S. Representatives with Conservation Leadership Awards for their
efforts in furthering wildlife conservation initiatives on a national scale within the Food, Conservation,
and Energy Act of 2008, commonly referred to as the Farm Bill.
"It's important for Pheasants Forever members, Quail Forever members, and hunters, anglers and
outdoors people nationwide to know their concerns about conservation, land use, land access and
wildlife habitat management are not only being heard, but are being met by some conservation-minded
legislators," said Dave Nomsen, PF/QF Vice President of Government Affairs. Nomsen presented the
Conservation Leadership Awards in Washington, D.C. along with Howard Vincent, PF/QF President
and CEO, and Kim Price from the PF/QF National Board of Directors.
"The five Senators and seven Representatives selected for recognition all supported strong
conservation provisions in the Farm Bill's Conservation Title even when it wasn't the easiest thing to
do," Nomsen said, "That support helped to further the wildlife legacy of a wide array of programs;
including CRP, WRP, CSP, GRP, and WHIP to name a few. Additionally, their leadership created
new conservation tax incentives, as well as new acres open to hunters through the brand new 'Open
Fields' access provision."
Senate Conservation Leadership Award recipients
· Tom Harkin (D-IA) - Recognized for his leadership in supporting a strong Conservation
Title as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. In particular, his
work to expand the wildlife benefits of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) was
acknowledged.
· Kent Conrad (D-ND) - Recognized for his leadership in support of conservation throughout
the Farm Bill, especially the Open Fields provisions and modifications to CRP provisions regarding
farmable wetlands.
· Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) - Recognized for her support of conservation in the new Farm
Bill, particularly for her efforts to create conservation tax incentives and easement provisions.
· Pat Roberts (R-KS) - Recognized for his support of the overall Conservation Title,
particularly for Open Fields provisions.
· Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) - Recognized for his support of conservation throughout the Farm
Bill, and particularly for language to promote burning and thinning incentives within CRP which greatly
benefit bobwhite quail.
House of Representatives Conservation Leadership Award recipients
· Collin Peterson (D-MN) - Recognized for his leadership in supporting a strong
Conservation Title as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, for his overall work on the 2008
Farm Bill. In particular, for his work to support the wildlife legacy of CRP.
· Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) - Recognized for his leadership in supporting conservation as
ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee.
· Tim Holden (D-PA) - Recognized for his leadership in supporting a strong Conservation
Title as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
· Leonard Boswell (D-IA) - Recognized for his support of conservation in the Farm Bill,
particularly for his support of CRP.
· Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin (D-SD) - Recognized for her support of conservation throughout
the Farm Bill, especially for her leadership in "Sodsaver" provisions.
· Jerry Moran (R-KS) - Recognized for his support of conservation in the Farm Bill,
particularly for his work on Open Fields provisions
· Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) - Recognized for his support of conservation in the Farm Bill,
especially for his work on Open Fields provisions.
Brownell's Hosts PF Gun Tests
Gun Test article will appear in upcoming Pheasants Forever magazine
Fifteen shooters from several Pheasants Forever chapters recently gathered at Brownells Big Springs
Shooting Complex near Searsboro, Iowa to test 20 new shotguns. The event took shape when Joe
Duggan, Pheasants Forever VP of Corporate Relations and Marketing told company president, Pete
Brownell they needed a location for the annual test. Pete quickly volunteered use of the company
facility.
"Pheasants Forever was a big help to us when we were developing the pheasant and quail habitat at
Big Springs. I was really excited to have a chance to do something for them in return," said company
president, Pete Brownell.
Shooters spent several hours firing, handling and evaluating the guns at Big Springs trap and five-stand
fields. Afterwards there was time for some fun shooting. One group chose skeet shooting while others
shot an informal, winner take all, Annie Oakley, trap tournament. At the end of the day one happy
shooter had a few extra dollars in his pocket.
Mark Herwig, Editor of Pheasants Forever Magazine, said, "This has been a first rate event.
Pheasants Forever needs partners like Brownells to continue our habitat work and strengthen our
hunting heritage. Brownells is an example to other outdoors companies of what leadership is all about.
And that's especially important at a time wildlife habitat funding and support is declining in both the
public and private sectors."
Brownells is the world's largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, equipment and
accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and
shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100 percent satisfaction, unconditional,
lifetime guarantee. To order, or for more information, call 800-741-0015 or visit brownells.com and
mention code PF8.
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are non-profit conservation organizations dedicated to the
protection and enhancement of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife populations in North America
through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. PF/QF has more
than 130,000 members in 700 local chapters across the continent.
Anthony Hauck (651)209-4972 AHauck@pheasantsforever.org
Gun Test article will appear in upcoming Pheasants Forever magazine
Fifteen shooters from several Pheasants Forever chapters recently gathered at Brownells Big Springs
Shooting Complex near Searsboro, Iowa to test 20 new shotguns. The event took shape when Joe
Duggan, Pheasants Forever VP of Corporate Relations and Marketing told company president, Pete
Brownell they needed a location for the annual test. Pete quickly volunteered use of the company
facility.
"Pheasants Forever was a big help to us when we were developing the pheasant and quail habitat at
Big Springs. I was really excited to have a chance to do something for them in return," said company
president, Pete Brownell.
Shooters spent several hours firing, handling and evaluating the guns at Big Springs trap and five-stand
fields. Afterwards there was time for some fun shooting. One group chose skeet shooting while others
shot an informal, winner take all, Annie Oakley, trap tournament. At the end of the day one happy
shooter had a few extra dollars in his pocket.
Mark Herwig, Editor of Pheasants Forever Magazine, said, "This has been a first rate event.
Pheasants Forever needs partners like Brownells to continue our habitat work and strengthen our
hunting heritage. Brownells is an example to other outdoors companies of what leadership is all about.
And that's especially important at a time wildlife habitat funding and support is declining in both the
public and private sectors."
Brownells is the world's largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, equipment and
accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and
shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100 percent satisfaction, unconditional,
lifetime guarantee. To order, or for more information, call 800-741-0015 or visit brownells.com and
mention code PF8.
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are non-profit conservation organizations dedicated to the
protection and enhancement of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife populations in North America
through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. PF/QF has more
than 130,000 members in 700 local chapters across the continent.
Anthony Hauck (651)209-4972 AHauck@pheasantsforever.org