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Webster County Pheasants Forever Spring 2011
26th Annual Webster County Banquet
March 21, 2011 Social Hour: 5:30 Dinner: 6:45
Webster County 4-H Auditorium (County Fairgrounds south of Fort Dodge) Tickets: Adult $48.00 Ringnecks
(18 and under) $20.00 Spouse $20.00
Dinner Only $20.00 (must be a member of another chapter this year).
All tickets include PF membership, including subscription to PF Journal or Ringnecks magazine, steak dinner
catered by Hy-Vee served on china and brought to your seat, and entry into door prize drawings.
Early Bird: Order your banquet ticket by March 1 to qualify for special early bird drawings of $50 and $100 cash.
Sponsorship: $225.00 Promote your business and help us help pheasants at the same time!!
Sponsorship includes: one banquet ticket, membership, exclusive entry into sponsor raffle, sponsor plaque,
sponsors merchandise, and 1/4-page ad in annual banquet booklet
Banquet Highlights:
1. 26- Gun/TV raffle We’re giving you a chance to win one (or possibly more!) of several quality hunting
firearms OR 42” flat-screen Panasonic TVs. Tickets: $25 or 5 for $100. (Need not be present to win)
2. Terry Redlin’s “Heading Home” – framed, signed and numbered
Tickets: $1 per chance OR 6 for $5 – need not be present to win.
3. Browning Citori Raffle – White Lightning over/under 12-gauge 3”-26” Tickets: $5.00
(Need not be present to win)
See last page of newsletter for more raffles or to order your tickets.
All tickets may be purchased by: 1) Contacting any banquet committee member, 2) Completing the attached
order form, or 3) contact Jerry Beck, Banquet Chairman (info on order form).
Join us on March 21st as we continue to raise funds for wildlife habitat in Webster County!
Youth/Ringnecks
Outdoor Opportunities for Youth
Pheasants Forever sponsors camps for young adults ages 12-15 at Springbrook State Park. These camps allow
participants to experience many activities available in Iowa’s great outdoors. Registration is on a first come, first
serve basis, and limited to 70 participants statewide. Call Marshall Henricks at (515) 408-7747 or Brett Van
Waus at (515) 450-9769 to register for either camp.
Outdoor Journey for Girls: 1. June 15-17 at Springbrook Conservation Center OR 2.August 3-5 at Hickory Hills
Park near Dysart, IA OR 3. July 12-14 at Springbrook Conservation Center.
This event features a large selection of outdoor activities for young ladies, such as canoeing and water safety, fish
and wildlife identification, archery, firearms safety, shooting, camping and outdoor survival, game care,
conservation and management, and much, much more.
Hunting and Conservation Camp for Boys: June 22-24; July 27-29 – Springbrook Conservation Center
This camp features a large selection of outdoor activities for young men, like muzzleloading, wildlife conservation,
dog training and selection, how to hunt, waterfowl hunting, hunting deer and turkey, game care and handling,
archery/bowhunting, shotgun shooting, and a whole lot more.
Scholarship Program
Webster County Pheasants Forever sponsors a scholarship program for Webster County residents to continue
their education in any major related to wildlife and/or conservation – two students are awarded $750 annually.
Application forms should be at your local high school or contact Larry Linn at 576-7175.
Fall Outing – September 25th
Our annual fall family outing is scheduled for September 25th at the Webster County Fairgrounds. As always,
there will be food and fun for all ages, including a final kids’ auction for great prizes! We will also announce the
date for our annual Youth Field Day, including a chance to hunt live pheasants!
Habitat
Cost Share Programs
Webster County PF is here to help with all your habitat improvements. For those who qualify, we will:
• Cost share up to 50% of the out-of-pocket cost of shelterbelts, permanent nesting, winter habitat, and
wetland restoration.
• Provide free corn or grain/forage sorghum seed for winter food plots.
• Pay $75 per acre to delay the harvest of selected corn and sorghum acres until March 1 of the following
year.
• Provide free ear corn during winter to feed upland game birds.
Talk to any PF committee member or Webster County Conservation (576-4258) for details.
Native Grass Seed
Iowa Pheasants Forever chapters continue to provide quality native grass seed at the lowest possible prices for all
your CRP projects. Prices are good until March 15. Order or receive more information from the Webster
County Conservation Board at Kennedy Park north of Fort Dodge (515) 576-4258.
Legislative
In the most recent election, 63% of Iowans voted YES for Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy, also known as
IWiLL. The Webster County Pheasants Forever Committee appreciates you joining us in support of this vital
piece of legislation for Iowa’s natural resources. We thank everyone who voted YES on Question #1! Your
votes made a difference!
Summary of 2010 Activities
In 2010, Webster County PF has:
• Helped plant 34 acres of food plots
• Held our annual youth field day
• Supported 98 kids taking the hunter safety course
• Provided two $750 scholarships to Webster County graduate for higher education
• Provided subscriptions to the Pheasants Forever magazine to all county & school libraries
• Provided seed for over 171 acres of native grass plantings--over $23,000
• Provided ear corn at Kennedy Park for winter Pheasant feeding
• Participated in 6 controlled burn projects totaling 114 acres
• Assisted in the purchase of John Deere 7000 4row planter for Webster County Conservation for use in
planting food plants & habitat seed--$1200
• Assisted in the purchase of over 1000 shrubs & trees
Sportsman’s Package - $100
This is a pre-banquet raffle package ONLY
(must be purchased by March 14th)
This will not be available at the banquet.
Package contains over $200 in raffle tickets.
Included are:
General Raffle, 3-Cooler Raffle, 4-Gun Raffle,
AND Pick-Of-The-Auction Raffle.
Your packet will be prepared & available for pickup at the door.
Our Website – www.webstercountypf.org
Webster County Pheasants Forever’s website where you can find information on all of our conservation, habitat,
youth, and banquet activities, plus photos from all of our events.
Webster County Pheasants Forever - Ticket Order Form
1) Adult Ticket -Banquet & Membership (Tickets purchased by March 1 are eligible for Early Bird drawings of
$100 / $50!) $48.00
2) Spouse Ticket $20.00
2) Ringneck (age 18 & under) Ticket (Banquet & Membership)…………………………. $20.00
3) 26th Anniversary Gun/TV Raffle $25.00 -or -5 for $100.00
4) Sponsor Ticket (Includes Banquet, Membership, Sponsor Raffle, Sponsor Plaque, Sponsor Merchandise,
Ad) $225.00
5) Terry Redlin’s "Heading Home" Print Raffle $1.00 each -or- 6 for $5.00
6) Browning Citori Raffle – White Lightning over/under 12-gauge 3”-26” $5.00
7) Sportsman’s Package (over $200 of raffle tickets – must be purchased by March 14th) $100.00
Please complete this form and mail to: Jerry Beck, 1427 5th Ave. North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 All tickets
except for the Sportsman’s Package will be mailed to you.
Name: ________________________________
Address/City: ________________________________
Phone: ________________________________
Number of Tickets
_____ Adult Banquet Tickets $48 $_______
______Spouse Ticket $20 $_______
_____ Ringneck Tickets $25 $_______
_____ Gun/TV Raffle $25 or 5 for $100 $_______
_____ Sponsor/Membership $225 $_______
_____ Browning Citori $5 $_______
_____ Redlin Print Raffle $1 ea –or– $5/6 $_______
_____ Sportsman’s Package $100 $_______
Total Payment Enclosed $__________
26th Annual Webster County Banquet
March 21, 2011 Social Hour: 5:30 Dinner: 6:45
Webster County 4-H Auditorium (County Fairgrounds south of Fort Dodge) Tickets: Adult $48.00 Ringnecks
(18 and under) $20.00 Spouse $20.00
Dinner Only $20.00 (must be a member of another chapter this year).
All tickets include PF membership, including subscription to PF Journal or Ringnecks magazine, steak dinner
catered by Hy-Vee served on china and brought to your seat, and entry into door prize drawings.
Early Bird: Order your banquet ticket by March 1 to qualify for special early bird drawings of $50 and $100 cash.
Sponsorship: $225.00 Promote your business and help us help pheasants at the same time!!
Sponsorship includes: one banquet ticket, membership, exclusive entry into sponsor raffle, sponsor plaque,
sponsors merchandise, and 1/4-page ad in annual banquet booklet
Banquet Highlights:
1. 26- Gun/TV raffle We’re giving you a chance to win one (or possibly more!) of several quality hunting
firearms OR 42” flat-screen Panasonic TVs. Tickets: $25 or 5 for $100. (Need not be present to win)
2. Terry Redlin’s “Heading Home” – framed, signed and numbered
Tickets: $1 per chance OR 6 for $5 – need not be present to win.
3. Browning Citori Raffle – White Lightning over/under 12-gauge 3”-26” Tickets: $5.00
(Need not be present to win)
See last page of newsletter for more raffles or to order your tickets.
All tickets may be purchased by: 1) Contacting any banquet committee member, 2) Completing the attached
order form, or 3) contact Jerry Beck, Banquet Chairman (info on order form).
Join us on March 21st as we continue to raise funds for wildlife habitat in Webster County!
Youth/Ringnecks
Outdoor Opportunities for Youth
Pheasants Forever sponsors camps for young adults ages 12-15 at Springbrook State Park. These camps allow
participants to experience many activities available in Iowa’s great outdoors. Registration is on a first come, first
serve basis, and limited to 70 participants statewide. Call Marshall Henricks at (515) 408-7747 or Brett Van
Waus at (515) 450-9769 to register for either camp.
Outdoor Journey for Girls: 1. June 15-17 at Springbrook Conservation Center OR 2.August 3-5 at Hickory Hills
Park near Dysart, IA OR 3. July 12-14 at Springbrook Conservation Center.
This event features a large selection of outdoor activities for young ladies, such as canoeing and water safety, fish
and wildlife identification, archery, firearms safety, shooting, camping and outdoor survival, game care,
conservation and management, and much, much more.
Hunting and Conservation Camp for Boys: June 22-24; July 27-29 – Springbrook Conservation Center
This camp features a large selection of outdoor activities for young men, like muzzleloading, wildlife conservation,
dog training and selection, how to hunt, waterfowl hunting, hunting deer and turkey, game care and handling,
archery/bowhunting, shotgun shooting, and a whole lot more.
Scholarship Program
Webster County Pheasants Forever sponsors a scholarship program for Webster County residents to continue
their education in any major related to wildlife and/or conservation – two students are awarded $750 annually.
Application forms should be at your local high school or contact Larry Linn at 576-7175.
Fall Outing – September 25th
Our annual fall family outing is scheduled for September 25th at the Webster County Fairgrounds. As always,
there will be food and fun for all ages, including a final kids’ auction for great prizes! We will also announce the
date for our annual Youth Field Day, including a chance to hunt live pheasants!
Habitat
Cost Share Programs
Webster County PF is here to help with all your habitat improvements. For those who qualify, we will:
• Cost share up to 50% of the out-of-pocket cost of shelterbelts, permanent nesting, winter habitat, and
wetland restoration.
• Provide free corn or grain/forage sorghum seed for winter food plots.
• Pay $75 per acre to delay the harvest of selected corn and sorghum acres until March 1 of the following
year.
• Provide free ear corn during winter to feed upland game birds.
Talk to any PF committee member or Webster County Conservation (576-4258) for details.
Native Grass Seed
Iowa Pheasants Forever chapters continue to provide quality native grass seed at the lowest possible prices for all
your CRP projects. Prices are good until March 15. Order or receive more information from the Webster
County Conservation Board at Kennedy Park north of Fort Dodge (515) 576-4258.
Legislative
In the most recent election, 63% of Iowans voted YES for Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy, also known as
IWiLL. The Webster County Pheasants Forever Committee appreciates you joining us in support of this vital
piece of legislation for Iowa’s natural resources. We thank everyone who voted YES on Question #1! Your
votes made a difference!
Summary of 2010 Activities
In 2010, Webster County PF has:
• Helped plant 34 acres of food plots
• Held our annual youth field day
• Supported 98 kids taking the hunter safety course
• Provided two $750 scholarships to Webster County graduate for higher education
• Provided subscriptions to the Pheasants Forever magazine to all county & school libraries
• Provided seed for over 171 acres of native grass plantings--over $23,000
• Provided ear corn at Kennedy Park for winter Pheasant feeding
• Participated in 6 controlled burn projects totaling 114 acres
• Assisted in the purchase of John Deere 7000 4row planter for Webster County Conservation for use in
planting food plants & habitat seed--$1200
• Assisted in the purchase of over 1000 shrubs & trees
Sportsman’s Package - $100
This is a pre-banquet raffle package ONLY
(must be purchased by March 14th)
This will not be available at the banquet.
Package contains over $200 in raffle tickets.
Included are:
General Raffle, 3-Cooler Raffle, 4-Gun Raffle,
AND Pick-Of-The-Auction Raffle.
Your packet will be prepared & available for pickup at the door.
Our Website – www.webstercountypf.org
Webster County Pheasants Forever’s website where you can find information on all of our conservation, habitat,
youth, and banquet activities, plus photos from all of our events.
Webster County Pheasants Forever - Ticket Order Form
1) Adult Ticket -Banquet & Membership (Tickets purchased by March 1 are eligible for Early Bird drawings of
$100 / $50!) $48.00
2) Spouse Ticket $20.00
2) Ringneck (age 18 & under) Ticket (Banquet & Membership)…………………………. $20.00
3) 26th Anniversary Gun/TV Raffle $25.00 -or -5 for $100.00
4) Sponsor Ticket (Includes Banquet, Membership, Sponsor Raffle, Sponsor Plaque, Sponsor Merchandise,
Ad) $225.00
5) Terry Redlin’s "Heading Home" Print Raffle $1.00 each -or- 6 for $5.00
6) Browning Citori Raffle – White Lightning over/under 12-gauge 3”-26” $5.00
7) Sportsman’s Package (over $200 of raffle tickets – must be purchased by March 14th) $100.00
Please complete this form and mail to: Jerry Beck, 1427 5th Ave. North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 All tickets
except for the Sportsman’s Package will be mailed to you.
Name: ________________________________
Address/City: ________________________________
Phone: ________________________________
Number of Tickets
_____ Adult Banquet Tickets $48 $_______
______Spouse Ticket $20 $_______
_____ Ringneck Tickets $25 $_______
_____ Gun/TV Raffle $25 or 5 for $100 $_______
_____ Sponsor/Membership $225 $_______
_____ Browning Citori $5 $_______
_____ Redlin Print Raffle $1 ea –or– $5/6 $_______
_____ Sportsman’s Package $100 $_______
Total Payment Enclosed $__________