Stop by the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society booth: 326.
The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society (RGS | AWS) will once again staff a booth at the annual National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic. This year the event returns to Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 14th through the 16th.
This year RGS | AWS has joined Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in presenting the first ever Public Lands Pavilion at the event. As the newest stage and exhibitor area at the event, the Public Lands Pavilion will celebrate the country’s 800 million acres of prairies, forests, mountains, and public lands open to all Americans for hunting, hiking, and exploring.
Public Lands Stage
Within the pavilion, the Public Lands Stage will feature RGS | AWS representation over the course of the weekend. RGS | AWS President and CEO, Ben Jones, will speak as part of multiple panels on both Friday and Saturday.
Public Lands State of the Union
Saturday at 11AM
“We’ve gathered the leaders of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Ruffed Grouse Society, and Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership for our first-ever national public lands panel discussion.”
Ruffed Grouse Hunting on Public Land
Friday at 6PM and Saturday at 2PM
“Grouse hunters from around the country will be participating in panel discussions about tips and tricks for hunting your favorite birds on public lands.”
- Jared Wiklund (Moderator): PF & QF’s Manager of Public Relations and lifelong grouse hunter from Duluth.
- Ben Jones: President & CEO of Ruffed Grouse Society and a wildlife biologist.
- Ron Boehme: Host of The Hunting Dog Podcast.
- Nick Larson: Host of Project Upland Podcast.
Build A Wildlife Area Campaign
Additionally RGS | AWS, along with a host of other partners in conservation will be spearheading the Build A Wildlife Area Campaign which will help to purchase a new wildlife management area in Minnesota.
See You at Pheasant Fest
We hope to see many of our local and regional members at the event this year and encourage you to stop by our booth: #326.
For more information about the event and location: Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic
