upcoming events
Independence Day Youth Fishing Derby 2026
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 9am. 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)
For more information, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Grazing for Habitat Workshop
Join us in Hays on July 15 for a free Grazing for Habitat Workshop!
The workshop will run from 9am-4pm. In the morning, we will meet at the KSU Ag. Research Center Auditorium where our instructors will lead presentations on:
Grazing & Old World Bluestem
Early Intensive Grazing
Virtual Grazing Systems
Creating Grazing Plans
For the afternoon session, we will move outside to take a look at effects of grazing practices in the field.
Event is open to everyone. Follow the link below to RSVP by July 8 as lunch will be provided!
Invasive Species Management Workshop
Join us in Wakefield on July 22 for a free Invasive Species Management Workshop!
The workshop will run from 9am-4pm. In the morning, we will meet at Scanolli's where our instructors will lead presentations on:
Herbaceous Species
Woody Species
Prairie and Grassland Invaders
Field ID & Management Discussion
For the afternoon session, we will move outside to take a look identifying these species in the field.
Event is open to everyone. Follow the link below to RSVP by July 15 as lunch will be provided!
FROG Bullets and Bourbon Banquet
Join the nation’s leading habitat organizations for an evening of food, fun, and conservation. Come out to support the Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group and help raise critical funds that benefit wildlife habitat, public access, and conservation efforts right here in Kansas.
Enjoy a great night with friends while taking your chances on incredible items including guided hunts, fishing trips, rare bourbons, and firearms. Every ticket, raffle, and auction item helps make a lasting impact for Soldiers, their families, wildlife, and the future of our outdoor traditions.
Event Schedule:
Social Hour – 4:00pm
Dinner – 6:30pm
Live Auction – 7:30pm
For more information and to RSVP, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Great Plains Fire Summit 2026
Neighbors in Fire, Partners in Conservation
Join researchers and practitioners sharing current efforts, innovations, and new discoveries about fire and fire ecology in the Great Plains.
Kansas and Oklahoma are proud to host this year and to highlight how the prescribed burning efforts of local and regional neighbors are improving conservation outcomes between partners in our ecosystems and beyond!
Register at: www.bit.ly/FireSummit2026
Wings and Strings: A Night for Habitat
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, great company, and conservation at the Wings and Strings concert benefiting Kansas Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Your attendance helps support wildlife habitat, upland bird conservation, public access, and outdoor traditions across Kansas.
📅 August 22, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
📍 Venue 638 | 638 Francis St., Salina, KS
🍹 Mobile Bar On Site
🎟️ Tickets: $50
Come enjoy a great night out while making a lasting impact on conservation efforts throughout Kansas. Every ticket helps keep habitat on the ground and our outdoor heritage strong.
Purchase your ticket at: events.pheasantsforever.org
Keeper of the Plains Annual Banquet
Join us for our annual Quail Forever banquet! Enjoy a great dinner, fun raffles, and an evening supporting local habitat conservation for Bobwhite Quail, Ringneck Pheasant, pollinators, and wildlife across our region.
Your attendance helps fund ongoing conservation projects right here in Kansas.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
📅 September 19, 2026 — 5:30 p.m. CST
📍 Cessna Activity Center, 2744 S George Washington Blvd, Wichita, KS 67210
🎟️ Pre‑purchase your tickets to guarantee your seats!
For more information and to register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Bags for Bobwhites Cornhole Classic
Grab a partner and join us for a fun, competitive day at the Southeast Plains Quail Forever Cornhole Tournament! This will be a double elimination tournament, so every team gets plenty of chances to make a run at the top.
Details:
Teams of 2
Double elimination format
Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Payout Structure:
All winnings will be based on total team registrations:
Half of the total pot will be paid out to the top three teams, with winnings distributed as follows: 50% to 1st place, 30% to 2nd, and 20% to 3rd.
The remaining 50% will support the Southeast Plains Quail Forever Chapter, helping fund local habitat and conservation efforts.
Whether you're playing to win or just coming out for a good time, this is a great way to support upland conservation while enjoying some friendly competition.
To register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Kansas Range Youth Camp
If you're a high school student interested in plants, livestock, or wildlife, the Kansas Range Youth Camp offers an educational experience unlike any other in the state. With over 50 years of history, this long-standing camp introduces youth to the science and stewardship of Kansas rangelands.
Campers participate in hands-on learning activities focused on rangeland ecology, plant identification, grazing management, and more. In addition to educational sessions, the camp offers classic outdoor experiences and the chance to connect with students from across Kansas.
What to Expect
Campers will explore key topics in rangeland management, including:
Plant identification and growth
Livestock nutrition and stocking rates
Wildlife habitat and ecosystem balance
Additional activities include field trips, a steak dinner, and recreational options such as swimming, canoeing, fishing, and hiking.
Students are encouraged to contact their local Conservation District for potential financial assistance.
For more information and to register, visit: kglc.org
Ladies Camping Trip & Volunteer Day
Kansas Prairie Women on the Wing – Ladies Camping Trip & Volunteer Day
Join us for a fun weekend of camping, volunteering, and outdoor time!
Saturday:
Arrive by 10:30 AM if you’d like to ride the tram to see the wild bison herds ($16.20 per person, cards accepted). Otherwise, arrive around 12:30 PM. After the tram ride, we’ll have lunch, then begin our workday, starting with staining signs and helping with other projects for Friends of Maxwell. Evening includes relaxing around the campfire.
Sunday:
We’ll enjoy a wildflower plant ID nature walk, have lunch, and head out after.
Open to ages 11+ (Girls under 18 must have an adult). Spots are limited, join us for a great mix of work and fun outdoors!
RSVP at: events.pheasantsforever.org
Southern Plains Grasslands Summit
Join producers, agencies, and academics for three days of collaboration focused on the future of grasslands across the Southern Plains. With three themed tracks:
Working Lands – Ranching
Wildlife – Biodiversity
Conservation – Resource Management
This summit offers a dynamic lineup of presentations, ranch tours, a trade/vendor show, and a visit to the Great Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge. Plus, don’t miss the social mixer with entertainment!
Boots on the Ground: Habitat Day
Join the Capital City Ringnecks for a Hands-on Habitat Day in southern Shawnee County on a WIHA property! This is a great opportunity to roll up your sleeves and make a direct impact on wildlife habitat in the area.
We’ll be tackling invasive and unwanted woody cover, including hedge and locust trees, using chainsaws and loppers. KDWP will be providing the herbicide as part of the project. Improving these areas helps create better conditions for upland birds and other wildlife.
The chapter will provide water, Gatorade, and lunch—just bring your work gloves, a strong back, and any equipment you’re willing to use (chainsaws, loppers, etc.). Participants are strongly encouraged to bring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, chaps, eye protection, and hearing protection.
Please download, print, and bring a completed participant waiver with you.
For more information, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Women Landowners Leading Regeneration- Event for Non-Operating Women Landowners
This gathering provides a unique learning community for women non-operating landowners renting farmland to tenants in Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. You’ll gain practical conservation knowledge and build confidence in connecting with your tenants.
This in-person meeting will be followed by three virtual meetings over Zoom.
For more information and to register, visit: Women Landowners Leading Regeneration
Nature Walk
Join Pheasants Forever biologists Elijah Cairo and Gibbon Simmons for a lesson on prairie ecology, plant ID, and threats to its existence.
Open to producers, gardeners, and the general public!
Kansas Prairie Women on the Wing Learn to Shoot
New to shooting or looking to sharpen your skills? Join Kansas Prairie Women on the Wing for a laid back Learn to Shoot event designed for women to build confidence and improve technique. Afternoon event and meal included. Located at a private residence and the address will be emailed closer to the event. PF or QF Membership and registration required.
For more information, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Range and Pasture Health Day
Come learn about the critical challenges facing our grazing lands and how you can address them!
Topics include:
Brush Management
Controlling Cold World Bluestem and Other Weeds
Prescribed Burning
NRCS and Conservation District Assistance
Free lunch! RSVPP with Teri by April 14 at teri.mcneal@ks.nacdnet.net or 785-421-2115 ext. 3.
Sponsored by Graham County Conservation District
Southwest Kansas Ringnecks Banquet
Stanton County's Southwest Kansas Ringnecks Chapter will be having their banquet Saturday April 18th! Come and check them out! Contact Rolando Tarin at (620) 492-3119 for any questions.
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!
Thank you for supporting our Pheasants Forever chapter!
Contact Season Wacker for more information regarding sponsorship opportunities:
785-252-7263.
To register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Osborne Pheasants Forever Banquet
Join us at our annual Pheasants Forever chapter banquet!
Register at: events.pheasantsforever.org
Big Al's Bash for Conservation 2026
Join us as we celebrate conservation with vendors, conservation groups & raffles at Big Al's Bash for Conservation! A Family Friendly event for a great time to be had by all!
Big Al has been a great supporter of chapters to help us in our mission to make more birds with better habitat and help future generations enjoy those same benefits. Be sure to stop by our table, say "Hi" and enter our gun raffle!
DATE: Saturday March 28, 2026
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 March 27th, but tickets will be available at the door on Saturday, March 28th.
Flint Hills Area PF/QF Women's Hunt
Join us for a memorable day in the uplands at Cokeley Farms where women can connect, learn, and experience the thrill of upland bird hunting in a welcoming environment. Your registration includes event admission, a one-year Pheasants Forever membership, a sporting clays warm-up session, and the opportunity to hunt behind well-trained bird dogs. Enjoy a delicious lunch, connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and take part in a hands-on bird cleaning demonstration. We'll end the day with a relaxing wine and grazing table while celebrating our time in the field. $50 registration fee will be refunded after the event. Room for 12 ladies and 3 alternates.
Spots are limited, so sign up today!
**Once the event is full, a detailed email will be sent to all registrants with information on the participant list, alternates, event schedule, and guidelines for bringing your own bird dog.
Register at: events.pheasantsforever.org
Marion County Quail Forever 23rd Annual Banquet
Come join fellow habitat and outdoor enthusiasts for a great evening of dinner, fun, and festivities—all while making a real difference for habitat conservation and getting our youth outdoors.
This banquet is the primary fundraising event for the Marion County chapter and supports ongoing efforts in habitat improvement, public awareness, education, and land management throughout the year. Funds raised help advance conservation goals and support programs that benefit local habitat and outdoor education initiatives.
As a special bonus, all adult tickets purchased prior to February 18th will be entered into a drawing for a $250 cash prize, to be awarded at the banquet.
To register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Rooster Outlaws March Meeting
You're Invited!
The Rooster Outlaws Pheasants Forever Chapter has launched in Dodge City—and we want YOU to join us! Appetizers are on us!
📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Don Taco Cowtown
503 E Trail St, Dodge City, KS
Come connect with fellow conservationists, learn about upcoming projects, and see how YOU can make a local impact for quail, pheasants, and more. 100% of funds raised stay in local control of the chapter—your voice matters!
✅ PLEASE RSVP with your Free Registration!
📱 RSVP by texting or calling:
Patrick Martin – 620-255-4805
Melissa Herren – 620-966-6394
Email - Roosteroutlaws.pheasantsforever@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RoosterOutlawsPFchapter
Bring a friend—everyone is welcome! Can’t make it? Sign up for future updates under the “Other Tickets” tab.
RSVP at: events.pheasantsforever.org
Saline County Uplanders Annual Banquet
Join more than 300 habitat and outdoor enthusiasts from the surrounding area for an evening dedicated to raising funds for the conservation of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife. This banquet is the primary fundraiser for the Saline County chapter, directly supporting year-round programs focused on youth engagement, habitat improvement, public awareness, education, and responsible land management across the community.
Social Hour: 5:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
To register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Flint Hills Area Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever 22nd Annual Banquet
The Flint Hills Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever is hosting its 22nd Annual Fundraising Banquet from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the National Guard Armory, 721 Levee Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502.
Join more than 300 habitat and outdoor enthusiasts from the surrounding area to raise money for the conservation of pheasant, quail and other wildlife. The banquet is the sole fundraising source the Flint Hills chapter uses to develop programs for habitat improvement, public awareness, education and land management throughout the year.
Individuals interested in attending can use this form to reserve their space at the banquet. Each banquet registration includes an annual Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever membership, barbeque meal, open bar, and the opportunity to play games, as well as bid on silent auction and live auction items from the organization and supporting businesses. Options exist to include a guest and up to two children to each registration. Also, purchase a pre-event raffle ticket package to save money compared to purchasing tickets at the banquet.
For more information and to register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
33rd Annual Smoky Hill PF Annual Banquet
You are invited!
Banquet admission includes dinner, toasting and boasting with outdoor folks, chances to win great prizes, raffles and membership to Pheasants Forever which includes a one-year subscription to Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation and the opportunity to make a difference for Youth programs, Habitat and Conservation education in your community.
Thank you for supporting our PF chapter! Our committee decides how 100% of all the funds we raise are used to best benefit the local youth and habitat.
To register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Johnson County PF/QF Annual Banquet
Please join us for our Annual Banquet.
Schedule of Events
5:00 PM – Doors open and Silent Auction begins
6:00 PM – Buffet dinner
8:00 PM – Live Auction
The evening will feature games, guns, hunts, and raffles, along with both silent and live auction items.
This event is enjoyable for the entire family.
Thank you for your continued support of Pheasants Forever. Our chapter committee determines how 100% of the funds raised are allocated to best support the Pheasants Forever mission of habitat conservation and upland wildlife.
*Note: there will be a slight convenience fee added to the order for the vendor software processing fees.
To register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
NCK Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet
The evening will feature game and raffles, along with both silent and live auction items.
This event is enjoyable for the entire family!
* 5:30 - Cackling Hour
* 7:00 - Dinner
* Live Auction Following Dinner
Thank you for your continued support of Pheasants Forever. Our chapter committee determines how 100% of the funds raised are allocated to best support the Pheasants Forever mission of habitat conservation and upland wildlife.
To register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
McPherson Valley Uplanders Banquet
It is banquet time! Grab your tickets now!
For more information, visit: McPherson Valley Uplanders
2026 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: pheasantsforever.org
High Plains Roosters Chapter #663 of Pheasants Forever Banquet
Join us at our annual Pheasants Forever chapter banquet!
To purchase tickets, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Kansas Natural Resources Conference
KNRC was founded 19 years ago by several professional societies and non-profit organizations and is the premiere natural resources management event in Kansas. Presentations by professionals and students on natural resource-related topic of importance to Kansas and the region, including aquatic species, rangeland, wildlife, conservation and forestry issues.
This year’s theme is “Shifting: Funding, Priorities, and Partnerships in Conservation”
For more information and to register, visit: kansasnrc.org
Ark Valley Uplanders Banquet: Tradition, Habitat, Future
Hosted by: Ark Valley Uplanders – Garden City, KS
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the iconic Ringneck Pheasant and Bobwhite Quail—the history, tradition, and future of Kansas upland birds.
This premier conservation event features:
John Ross & Co Dinner
Free beer and wine, other alcohol can be purchased
Exciting Auctions & Raffles
Games with chances to win guns and other great prizes
All proceeds directly support local upland habitat conservation, youth outreach, and education efforts in Kansas.
Important: Tickets must be purchased in advance! Your digital tickets will be emailed and can be scanned at the door for quick entry.
Make a difference for habitat and help get our youth outdoors—reserve your spot today! Seating is limited, so buy your tickets now.
Our local committee ensures that 100% of funds raised stay local to benefit habitat and outreach programs where they matter most.
Purchase tickets at: events.pheasantsforever.org
2026 Republican Valley Ringnecks Annual Pheasants Forever Banquet
Come support your local Pheasants Forever Chapter! The proceeds raised go to support local youth activities and conservation. Social Hour 5:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Live Auction 8:00 p.m. Wildlife Prints, Pheasant Hunt, Dove Hunt and Tons of Gun Raffles! Jack’s catering! Games! Raffles! Bottomless koozies! Kids 16 and younger FREE!!!
Contact Preston Cannizzo at 785-223-1783 with any questions or if interested in sponsorship packages.
For more information and to register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Winter Expo of SW Kansas
The Rooster Outlaws Pheasants Forever Chapter has launched in Dodge City—and we want YOU to join us! Come see us at the Western State Bank Expo Center and see what we are all about!
📅 Friday, Jan 30, 2026
🕡 4:00-8:00PM
📅 Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
🕡 10:00AM-6:00PM
📅 Sunday, Feb 01, 2026
🕡 10:00AM-3:00PM
Come connect with fellow conservationists, learn about upcoming projects, and see how YOU can make a local impact for quail, pheasants, and more. 100% of funds raised stay in local control of the chapter—your voice matters!
✅ Raffle Tickets Available for a Henry Golden Boy .22 special Pheasants Forever edition!
To register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org
Route 36 Quail Forever's Twentieth Annual Banquet
It is time to have some fun with friends and help the birds. We need your help to sustain the habitat and youth projects, and educate the public about the alarming decline in quail numbers. This year we were able to put more funding into habitat projects and local youth events due to your generous donations at last years banquet. We gave almost $3,000 to local landowners for habitat work in Smith & Phillips County, more than doubling what we have done in past years. We were able to continue hosting our annual Youth Hunt, as well as donations for North Central Kansas Outdoor Youth Fair. Additionally, we started a new program at Smith Center Elementary called “Milkweed in the Classroom”, teaching our next generation about the importance of pollinators. Some of these donations were monetary to help cover expenses, while we also donated lifetime combination licenses to youth at these events. We are working hard to help the birds and develop another generation of hunters and conservationists.
You are cordially invited to attend our 20th annual banquet, which will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Smith Center Armory, 101 Armory Road, Smith Center, KS 66967. Registration and social time with games and raffles will start at 4:30 PM followed by a great meal at 6:30 PM. The live auction will begin at 7:30 PM. We will have special activities for the youth. We will again have our 10 gun Table Raffle, Platinum Tables and our Tumbler Draw Down with a twist. Only your $45 membership fee is sent to the National Organization. All the remaining money raised at our banquet is spent locally on habitat, conservation and youth projects.
To register, visit: events.pheasantsforever.org