upcoming events
Mooney Creek Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet
Join the Mooney Creek Pheasants Forever Chapter for their Annual Banquet—an evening of conservation, community, and a whole lot of fun!
Mixed Grass Range Academy - Wells, KS
KGLC’s Mixed Grass Academy is back — and in a new 2-day format designed to make the most of your time in the field and classroom. This hands-on academy focuses on practical grazing management strategies for Kansas’ mixed grass prairies, covering topics like stocking rates, plant ID, drought planning, and more.
Join KGLC in Wells, Kansas, to connect with experts, learn alongside other producers, and take home tools you can use on your operation right away.
The cost is $200 per student and covers room & board, meals and tuition for the 2 day academies. Scholarships of $100 are available for landowners, ranchers and operators.
MIXED GRASS REGISTRANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN BOARD.
REGISTRATION ENDS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
K-State Regenerative Agriculture Field Day
Overview of on-farm K-State research results on how cover crops affect soil health, nutrient management, and pest management. The event includes a farmer roundtable with some of the farmers who participated in the research.
Register at: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cfqi2X3Wtky1QQbMqoAT-4oLDvpZQghAh320MUxv66dUMjZBUFVSQVk2RVBKQUtPQ0JOUzJZUDhYTi4u&route=shorturl
Dog Safety & Emergency Field Care: A Need-to-Know for Dog Owners
Sponsors: Hillside Veterinary Clinic Smoky Hill Pheasants Forever Chapter, KS Pheasants & Quail Forever, Hays Public Library
Guest Speakers:
Dr. William Poland – Hillside Veterinary Clinic
Kent Hensley – Pheasants & Quail Forever
Topics:
First Aid Kits for Dogs
Medications: Dos and Don’ts and What to Have on Hand
Heat-Related Issues for Dog Handlers
Venomous Snake Bites and Care
Skunk Spray Recommendations
Porcupine Encounters: What Do I do Now?
In the Field: Trap Awareness and Know-How
For more information, contact:
Kent Hensley (785) 639-8481
Nathan Legleiter (785) 639-1225
Women's Hunt at the Trouvaille Lodge
Please join us for a women's hunt at the beautiful Trouvaille Lodge in Lebanon, KS! This will be a 2-day event starting with a trap shoot on Friday evening followed by a Saturday morning duck hunt and ending with an afternoon dove hunt. All activities will take place at the Trouvaille lodge (which is women-owned!).
These beginner-friendly experiences offer hands-on instruction in firearm safety, hunting skills, and conservation. Led by passionate female mentors and a private hunting guide, you’ll gain confidence in the field, connect with like-minded people, and learn how hunting plays a vital role in wildlife and habitat conservation—no experience or gear needed, just a willingness to learn!
Registration is $25.00/person. Additional expenses include lodging for one night, tip for hunting guide, and your own food and beverages. You're welcome to bring your own shotgun, ammo, food, and preferred beverages. Gun rentals are also available. Please reach out to Destiny (210-551-9113) at the Trouvaille Lodge for lodging information.
RSVP at: events.pheasantsforever.org
Mixed Grass Range Academy - Wilmore, KS
The Mixed Grass Academy is back with a streamlined 2-day format packed with insights you can use right away. This academy blends classroom sessions with field exercises to help you sharpen your grazing management skills for mixed grass prairies. Topics include stocking strategies, forage planning, plant ID, and drought resilience.
Join KGLC in Wilmore, Kansas, to learn from grazing experts and fellow producers in a practical, hands-on setting.
The cost is $200 per student and covers room & board, meals and tuition for the 2 day academies. Scholarships of $100 are available for landowners, ranchers and operators.
MIXED GRASS REGISTRANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN BOARD.
REGISTRATION ENDS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
Shortgrass Range Academy
Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals.
KGLC’s Shortgrass Academy is not just about passive learning; it's about hands-on experiences. Dive into our immersive workshops and masterclasses led by experts in various fields. Network with like-minded individuals and establish valuable connections within the Shortgrass community. Whether you're an established professional seeking fresh perspectives or a novice looking to dive headfirst into the world of managing Shortgrass, there is something for everyone. Discover innovative solutions to real-world challenges, explore emerging trends, and gain valuable insights that can shape your practice. You do not want to miss this!
Besides learning plant identification, figuring stocking rates, monitoring vegetation response, estimating forage allocation and the rest of basics needed to manage your rangeland, there will be ranchers and natural resource professionals from NRCS and other organizations talking with you about how to plan long term for whatever nature or market forces bring to your ranching enterprise and how to respond to keep your rangeland health high and your livestock productive.
The cost is $350 per student and covers room & board, meals and tuition for the 2 ½ day academies. Scholarships of $175 are available for landowners, ranchers and operators.
REGISTRATION ENDS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
Marshall and Washington County Chapter Start Interest Meeting
Join Us!
We’re hosting a Chapter Start Interest Meeting for a potential Pheasants Forever chapter in Marshall/Washington County—and you’re invited!
Come learn more about Pheasants Forever, our mission, and the important role local chapters play in habitat conservation, youth outreach, and supporting our upland hunting heritage,
Whether you’re a hunter, landowner, bird dog enthusiast, or conservation supporter, we’d love to see you there!
RSVP at: events.pheasantsforever.org
Prescribed Burn School
This workshop provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn more about prescribed fire and experience ignitions, suppression, and mop-up. The workshop is free to attend, but space is limited. Exact location will be sent to participants after signing up.
Register at: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdAdo7C3BblP9SS
Keepers of the Plains QF Annual Banquet
Join our annual Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapter banquet! Early Bird Pricing until June 30th!
Healthy Soil, Healthy Herds: The Power of Nutrient Cycling and Managed Grazing
In collaboration with the Jewell County and Mitchell County Conservation Districts, the Kansas Soil Health Alliance is hosting a soil health event in northcentral Kansas. Additional co-hosts include the Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition and the Milford Lake Watershed WRAPS (Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy) program. The event will be held on August 21st and 22nd with one and a half days of speaker presentations and in-field demonstrations.
Attendees will check-in on Thursday, August 21st from 2:30-3:00pm at the Mitchell County Fairgrounds located at 1320 N. Walnut in Beloit, prior to the speaker presentations. Brice Custer of Custer Farms and Soil Pro Seeds will present on the “Economics of Soil Health,” including using diverse and flexible crop rotations and rethinking irrigation from inches per acre to profit per acre. Following a short break, Dr. Lance Gunderson of RegenAg Lab, will speak about “Interpreting Haney Soil Tests.” Dr. Gunderson will be providing real world recommendations based on local farmer Haney tests. The evening will continue with dinner where guests will have the opportunity to have conversations and ask questions, followed by two farmer-led panels. The first panel will discuss using alternative/non-synthetic fertilizers to achieve increased profit per acre and increased plant health, while the second panel will discuss grazing.
For more information and to register, visit: kssoilhealth.org
Bottom Line Conference
The 2025 Bottom Line Conference will be held Thursday and Friday, August 21 – 22. The Conservation Districts from Kearny County, Hamilton County, Finney County, Grant County, Greeley County, Wichita County, Stanton County, Haskell County, Seward County, Meade County, Gray County and Scott County have all partnered together to bring farmers and ranchers together to learn about the benefits of soil health and water conservation in a dry climate.
The Bottom Line Conference will take a comprehensive look at techniques and systems that will improve bottom lines, soil production and profits in the drier Southwest Kansas climate. We promise a number of expert speakers that have decades of success through real-world practice and experience. There is no better time than NOW to learn all we can about soil health.
For more information and to register, visit: bottomlineconference.org
Soil Health Field Day
Come out to a Soil Health Field Day featuring field visits & conservation experts who will share valuable insights on improving and maintaining soil health!
For more information, visit: kssoilhealth.org
Achterberg Volunteer Work Day
Please join us for a volunteer work day to help improve nature trails and maintain wildlife habitat at a wildlife-friendly farm in Lincoln, KS!
This event is hosted by the Atcherberg Demonstration Farm and attendance is free. We are planning to attend as a group with Kansas Prairie Women on the Wing members. There will be plenty of time for socializations with other like-minded women while also working to improve wildlife habitat! We will likely plan to eat dinner at a restaurant near Lincoln afterwards.
This will be an outdoor event in August so please bring bug spray, sun screen, and ample water. We will be conducting habitat improvement work so close-toed shoes are required. Gloves are also recommended.
More information at: events.pheasantsforever.org
Grassland Prescribed Burn School
The Kansas Prescribed Fire Council will host a Grassland Prescribed Burn School on August 15th. This workshop provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn more about prescribed fire and experience ignitions, suppression, and mop-up. The workshop is free to attend, but space is limited. Exact location of event will be sent to registered participants after signing up.
Register at: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ryfPVdilvT2TAO?fbclid=IwY2xjawL2JzBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1dVUxU3BKN1BnR2RCRUI4AR6wSb71i9ONAjmsaRM1mZ3GHssBuiw3FCcqxp2omlV2sTWwfsRtmZRKzAqa5g_aem_6BKXI3AkwwxXfMVfHlO1Pw
Tallgrass Range Academy
Learn more about rangeland management in a friendly setting with other ranchers, land managers, range management students and natural resource professionals.
During KGLC’s Tallgrass Academy, you will receive the opportunity to gain exposure to best practices and plant identification in Tallgrass ranges as well listen to rancher and expert panels that will talk about how to make your rangeland the best it can be so you can plan long-term for your ranch’s native grasslands to be your greatest ranching asset. This is an opportunity you do not want to miss!
Besides learning plant identification, figuring stocking rates, monitoring vegetation response, estimating forage allocation and the rest of basics needed to manage your rangeland, there will be ranchers and natural resource professionals from NRCS and other organizations talking with you about how to plan long term for whatever nature or market forces bring to your ranching enterprise and how to respond to keep your rangeland health high and your livestock productive.
The cost is $350 per student and covers room & board, meals and tuition for the 2 ½ day academies. Scholarships of $175 are available for landowners, ranchers and operators.
REGISTRATION ENDS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
Bullets & Bourbon F.R.O.G. Annual Banquet
Join the nation’s leading habitat organizations for a night of food, fun, and friends! Come out to raise funds for the Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group while possibly winning some of the following items: Guided Hunts, Fishing Trips, Rare Bourbons, and Guns!
Social Hour - 5:00 p.m. Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Live Auction - 7:30 p.m.
Bourbon, Brews and Birds
Join us for Holladay Bourbon tasting and beers with like-minded friends.
Limited to first 40 tickets sold. 1 raffle ticket (good for $500 gift certificate for Simmons) and souvenir with ticket purchase.
Beverages and snacks will be provided.
Contact Todd Freeman at 785-443-1042/tfbirddog51@gmail.com for more info.
Southeast Plains Quail Forever Chapter Pint Night
Come enjoy a cold one and learn more about Quail Forever, our mission, and how you can help make a real impact on local habitat and quail populations. Whether you're an avid upland hunter, conservationist, or just curious—this is a great way to connect with like-minded folks in your community.
🍺 First beer is on us!
Plant ID Workshop
Join us in Wakefield on July 24th for a free Plant ID Workshop!
The workshop will run from 9am-3pm. In the morning, we will be at Scanolli's Event Center in Wakefield where our instructors will be going through presentations on how to identify various grasses, forbs, woody plants, and invasive species. In the afternoon we will get outside on Milford Wildlife Area to practice some in-field ID. This event is open to everyone and we will be providing a lunch.
Click the link below to RSVP by July 14th, as we will be capping participation at 75 individuals on a first-come-first-serve basis!
https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/f6d4b151-c56d-457d-b3aa-c02ebff5cc90?fbclid=IwY2xjawLKVnBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHmWaZijJjKRPJhNYA6wVP_rsS61R-fxEQoQzytx6mEXbdKTFUHxs1-K2IPAE_aem_qDQIiXbcrQ64X3Vr0-tg1w
Southwest Kansas Ringnecks Pioneer Day Meet & Greet
Come out an meet some of our chapter members on Pioneer Day - before, during, and after the parade on Saturday, July 19th at 11 AM! Free prizes and drawings for those who sign up for more information about how our chapter can help impact Stanton County and surrounding area!
Independence Day Youth Fishing Derby
Looking for some local Independence Day fun on Saturday before the fireworks at the lake? Join us for this exciting youth fishing event!
We've partnered with local KDWP experts who will provide some fishing equipment, help identify fish, and even bait a few hooks, while your local PF crew will host the Fishing Derby contest and provide participation kits about fishing gear, fishing tips, and fish identification to take home. Prizes will be awarded to registered participants who catch the biggest fish, so come on out and drop a line with us!
Interested in a Pheasants Forever Youth Membership? Goodie bags are ready for kids who will proudly support our local conservation efforts!
*Pratt Centennial Pond is open to the public for kids 15 and under, and we will be ready to fish at 7am. All kids are welcome to fish along with us even if they not signed up for the derby. This is a FREE event though the purchase of Pheasants Forever Memberships and Donations will be accepted. (There will be no cash on site)
Women's Learn to Shoot
Join our first Kansas Prairie Women on the Wing chapter learn to shoot event! This is a women-focused event for both beginners and seasoned shooters for ladies to learn to shoot or get more comfortable shooting. All experience levels welcome! Aside from shooting, there will be time to connect with other ladies, relax, and enjoy a meal together.
Dinner, guns, and ammo will be provided! Please bring your own eye and ear protection, beverages, and portable chair. The event will be outdoors so please dress accordingly and wear closed-toed shoes. Also, if you have a gun of your own that you would like to shoot, please bring them in a case with your own ammo.
$25 per lady! Price includes dinner, ammo, and usage of available guns. Come for a great day with the ladies to learn to shoot, hone in on your shooting skills, or just enjoy some outdoor time with like-minded women!
Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group Blackjack Challenge
Think you’ve got the shot? Prove it at the Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group's BLACKJACK CHALLENGE!
12 Rounds. 2 Minutes. 6 Targets. Can you beat the clock and the competition?
Registration Opens: 0900
Shooting Begins: 1000
Two Classes:
• Hunter Class – Factory Rifle, Scope Magnification no higher than 16x, 300 yards
• Open Class – Factory or Custom Rifle, No Magnification Limit, 500 yards
Cost: $25 per shooter per class
Payment: CASH ONLY - register in person the day of the event.
All personally owned weapons must be registered on Fort Riley to participate.
Visitors/Guests/Non-DoD Cardholders must register both themselves and their weapons at the Fort Riley Visitors Control Center at Henry Gate.
Please RSVP here.
2025 Range Youth Camp
2025 RANGE YOUTH CAMP IS FILLED!
Are YOU interested in plants, livestock, or wildlife?
Learn about range plant identification, plant growth, stocking rates, livestock nutrition, and rangeland wildlife management. Enjoy field trips, hands-on learning, a steak dinner, swimming, fishing, and hiking!
Who: Upcoming Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors!
When: June 10-13, 2025
Where: White Memorial Camp - Council Grove
Scholarships may be offered through your local conservation district!
Please note: We are accepting only one boy & one girl from each county to ensure equal representation. Register early to secure your spot! If your county's spots are already filled, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified of availability after March 1st.
For more information and to register, visit: KGLC.
Keeper of the Plains FUN-fundraiser Event Dave and Busters
Join us at our Chapter FUN fundraiser event at Dave and Busters for fun and games for a great cause! 20% of food, drink and power card sales will go directly to our chapter!
Please RSVP here!
QF Keeper of the Plains - PF Ringneck Rustlers Wellington Clean up
Join our Hands-On Habitat event! Come join your local QF and PF chapters for a meaningful day of conservation as we come together to restore and improve vital habitat for quail and other wildlife. Our Hands-On cleanup effort will focus on removing debris and creating a healthier environment for local ecosystems.
Please RSVP here!
Route 36 Quail Forever May 2025 Meeting
Ever want to be involved in the chapter's decision making? Join us at our chapter meeting! We will discuss current happenings and planning for future events! Bring your ideas or your open mind as everyone that wants to be involved is welcomed!
Shawnee County Chapter Start Interest Meeting
Join us for an interest meeting to potentially launch a new Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever chapter in Shawnee County!
Whether you're a seasoned volunteer, a conservationist, a bird hunter, or just looking to get involved locally, this is a great chance to help shape the future of habitat and upland bird conservation in your area.
Come learn more about:
• What it takes to start a chapter
• How you can get involved
• Upcoming opportunities and events
• Connecting with others who care about wildlife, habitat, and public access
Snacks and refreshments provided!
Bring a friend and your passion for the uplands!
Smoky Hill River Annual Banquet
Join us for our annual banquet!
Schedule of events: 6PM - Doors/Social Hour, 7PM - Dinner, 8PM - Live Auction.
Funds raised at the Annual banquet are used to support local events and causes including the annual youth deer and pheasant hunts, Ellsworth Trap Team, Ellsworth StuCo, Ellsworth Recreation Department, and more!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org.
Walnut River Ringnecks 3rd Annual Banquet
Please join us for an evening celebrating the iconic Ringneck Pheasant and Bobwhite Quail; the history, tradition, and future of our upland birds and their habitat in Kansas.
One of Kansas's greatest nights in conservation includes a dinner, drinks, auctions, raffles, and games to win guns and other great prizes - all to benefit local upland habitat conservation, education, and outreach efforts in and around Butler County, Kansas.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Purchase tickets (On-Line Only) by March 22, 2025 and be entered into an exclusive gun drawing!
Make a difference for habitat conservation and getting our youth outdoors! Buy your tickets today to guarantee your seating!
And remember, our committee decides how 100% of all the funds we raise are used to best benefit the local habitat and outreach efforts.
To purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org.
Smoky Valley PF 2025 Fling-N-Swing
The Smoky Valley PF Chapter will be hosting a 4-person Scramble on April 5th starting at 9:00AM. Scores from the shoot and golf scramble will be combined.
Includes: 4 meals, 2 Associate memberships, raffle tickets, and a set of clays. 200 Clay Targets Per Team, Flurry Shoot #1, Flurry Shoot #2, Duck Hunt Shoot, lunch, .410 shoot, 9 holes of golf (Scramble), speed golf and dinner for 4 and auction.
Associate membership, raffle tickets, and a set of clays.
For more information, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org.
Youth Turkey Hunt
Join the Mooney Creek Pheasants Forever Chapter for an exciting Youth Turkey Hunt designed for young hunters ages 12-15!
This two-part event is completely free for participants and provides a great opportunity to learn safe and ethical hunting practices.
Event Details:
Safety Day (Mandatory): March 29, 2024
Hunt Day: April 5, 2024
Important Information:
This hunt is limited to 4 participants.
All selected hunters must attend the Safety Day on March 29th to be eligible for the hunt.
A chapter member will contact the selected participants with additional details and timelines.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to experience the outdoors and learn from experienced mentors.
Register now before spots fill up! Visit: events.pheasantsforever.org.
Osborne County Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet Hosted by: Osborne County (KS) - 0709
You're Invited to the Osborne County Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet!
To purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org.
Marion County Quail Forever 22nd Annual Banquet
Come join fellow habitat and outdoor enthusiasts for a great night of dinner, fun, festivities and to make a difference for habitat conservation and getting our youth outdoors!
The banquet is the primary fundraising source the Marion County chapter uses to develop programs for habitat improvement, public awareness, education and land management throughout the year, and our committee decides how 100% of all the funds we raise are used to best benefit the local habitat.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Big Al's Bash for Conservation Organizaitons
Save the date for March 29 and come out to Big Al's Bash!!
Military discounts are available. Bring your military ID and purchase an entry ticket for only $10 (regular price $25).
There will be Raffles - Live Auction - Food Trucks - Cash Bar -
Vendors - Multiple Conservation NGOs - BB Gun Range - Fly Fishing Lessons -
Dancing - and special performance by The David Holland Band!
A Family Friendly event for a great time to be had by all!
Big Al has been a great supporter of our chapter to help us in our mission to make more birds with better habitat and help future generations enjoy those same benefits.
DATE: Saturday March 16, 2024
TIME: Doors Open at 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Cessna Activity Center
2744 George Washington Blvd, Wichita KS 67210
Purchase Your Tickets Online to Reserve Your Spot. Online ticket sales end soon, but tickets will be available at the door Saturday: