Programs/Projects
Wildlife Improvement Habitat Project
More evidence of the good our club does can be found at the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge where we are helping to restore 44 acres of degraded dense nesting cover (DNC) into a 28 species native plant community surrounding the new visitor's center. Four wetland basins located in the tract will be restored to obtain their appearance prior to human disturbance. The proximity of the restoration site to the office/visitor center will also provide the opportunity to use the native seeding to educate youth and adults on the grassland/wetland restoration process and the importance of native grassland communities to wildlife and the environment. A dedication ceremony picture is below.
More evidence of the good our club does can be found at the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge where we are helping to restore 44 acres of degraded dense nesting cover (DNC) into a 28 species native plant community surrounding the new visitor's center. Four wetland basins located in the tract will be restored to obtain their appearance prior to human disturbance. The proximity of the restoration site to the office/visitor center will also provide the opportunity to use the native seeding to educate youth and adults on the grassland/wetland restoration process and the importance of native grassland communities to wildlife and the environment. A dedication ceremony picture is below.
PFTF Sponsored/Co-Sponsored Habitat Projects (Open to Public Hunting)
We are always looking for ways to help landowners develop and improve suitable habitat for pheasants and wildlife that is accessible to public hunting. We assist landowners with
cost-sharing programs to plant trees and food plots. The following is a list of our sponsored/co-sponsored Habitat projects:
We are always looking for ways to help landowners develop and improve suitable habitat for pheasants and wildlife that is accessible to public hunting. We assist landowners with
cost-sharing programs to plant trees and food plots. The following is a list of our sponsored/co-sponsored Habitat projects:
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PROJECT
1. 55 acre grass seeding – PLOTS 2. 3 row shrub planting - PLOTS 3. 12 row shrub planting - PLOTS 4. 480 acres - PLOTS 5. Danielson Waterfowl Production Area (PFTF paid for chemical application to eliminate weeds; purchased seed to restore native grasses) 6. Mallard Island (5 yr agreement starting in 1992 to improve habitat - $1,500 each year in coop agreement with G&F) 7. 180 acres of CRP/tree planting 8. 112 acres 9. 5 acre tree planting 10. Tree Planting 11. Cost Share on grass seed drill 12. 300 acre PFTF Youth Hunting Area 13. 160 acre Youth Hunting Area 14. 320 acres (native grass seeding, food plot tree-row
plantings) - PLOTS & WRP 15. 320 acres CRP/Food Plot (PLOTS) |
OWNER
Mike Mitzel Robin Funke Larry Schatz Scott & Marrietta Lester Troy Bertsch Eugene Gibson Jay Christianson Leonard Porter Mountrail Co Doug Stevik Dan Jaeger Paul & Phil Brandvold
Dave Kimball |
LOCATION
Towner ND/Hwy 2 east, north at mile marker 176 5 miles, east 1/8 mile at first house Surrey ND/Hwy 2 east, north on Deering Rd 1 mile, east of gravel pit Bergen ND/Hwy 52 E, as you enter Bergen go N on Township road ¼ mile, east ½ mile Makoti ND/SW ¼ 3-152-87,SE ¼ 4-152-87,NW ¼ 10-152-87 Rush Lake Strawberry Lake Plaza – Highway 23/Ward County line 6 miles east of Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge South of Wildrose Mountrail County Soil Conservation Berthold - Junction of County Rd 9 and 14 Balfour – SE ¼ 5-151-77 14 miles west of South Prairie School off Hwy 83 S
Ryder - E 1/2 25-151-87 |
Pheasant Release Program
Board members raise several hundred chicks each spring and release these birds on public hunting lands including the Youth Hunting Area.
Winter Feed Program
Pheasants for the Future, Inc. provides feed for members to distribute to help pheasants survive through the long winter months. This feed is a combination of wheat and barley screenings, lentils, peas, corn, and sunflowers, and is provided to members at cost. We also provide feed barrels free of charge (when available) to help disburse the feed.
Youth Programs & Handicap Program
We contribute money each year to youth shooting and wildlife programs. Programs listed below are available to the younger members of Pheasants for the Future, Inc.
Youth Outdoor Festival
Each fall, PFTF joins the ND Game and Fish, several local wildlife clubs, and other sponsors in the Game and Fish Pond area on the ND State Fairgrounds for the Annual Youth Outdoor Festival. Activities include waterfowl, upland game, fishing, archery, outdoor education, a BBQ and more. Check out Dave Bussard's pictures from the 2012 6th Annual Youth Fest.
Future Farmers of America
Our organization donates day-old pheasant chicks to area Future Farmers of America (FFA) clubs for
members to raise and release.
Berthold Youth Hunting Area
We saw the success of the Minot Youth Hunting Area and had the opportunity to establish a Youth Hunting Area in Berthold. Again it was a member's generosity and interest in area youth that initiated the actions. The Doug Stevick family provides 300 acres consisting of native grasses, heavy brush, and sloughs for youth hunting. Access is through the Stevick farmyard, is limited to walk-in traffic only, and is restricted to youth that are accompanied by an adult member of Pheasants for the Future. The adult may not carry a gun, but dogs are allowed during bird season. In addition to the natural wildlife available at the site, Pheasants for the Future releases adult and young pheasants each spring.
Youth Summer Fishing Camp
We sponsor two youngsters at the Triangle Y's summer camp. This camp program is intended to introduce area youth to the outdoor opportunities available in the area.
Youth Shooting Programs
We contribute annually to the Minot Gun Club for their youth hunter education and shooting program. The North Dakota Jaycees State Shooting Program for Youths also receives our support.
Camp Owettii - Girl Scouts
Pheasants for the Future contributes to campground improvements for the Girl Scouts of Northwest North Dakota.
Tri-County 4H Shooting Trailer (Ward, McHenry, Mountrail)
Our organization contributed to the purchase of a mobile shooting trailer to teach young shooters safely.
Ward County 4H Shooting Program
Minot Gun Club Youth Trap Shooting League
PHEASANTS IN ROOSEVELT ZOO
PFTF worked with Roosevelt Zoo last year to reconstruct the bird pen in the Petting Area. Starting this May, the public will be able to enjoy watching adult Rooster and Hen Pheasants in a controlled area.
MALLARD ISLAND
Our club donated money to the ND Game and Fish to purchase needed equipment to clear the heavy underbrush and groom the area on Mallard Island so pheasants and other upland birds have an area to nest and thrive.
TRIANGLE Y MEMBERSHIPS
Young children of PFTF members are eligible to attend the Triangle Y camps through a sponsorship program funded by PFTF. If you have a young family member interested in attending the Triangle Y camp this summer, please contact any board member.
Board members raise several hundred chicks each spring and release these birds on public hunting lands including the Youth Hunting Area.
Winter Feed Program
Pheasants for the Future, Inc. provides feed for members to distribute to help pheasants survive through the long winter months. This feed is a combination of wheat and barley screenings, lentils, peas, corn, and sunflowers, and is provided to members at cost. We also provide feed barrels free of charge (when available) to help disburse the feed.
Youth Programs & Handicap Program
We contribute money each year to youth shooting and wildlife programs. Programs listed below are available to the younger members of Pheasants for the Future, Inc.
Youth Outdoor Festival
Each fall, PFTF joins the ND Game and Fish, several local wildlife clubs, and other sponsors in the Game and Fish Pond area on the ND State Fairgrounds for the Annual Youth Outdoor Festival. Activities include waterfowl, upland game, fishing, archery, outdoor education, a BBQ and more. Check out Dave Bussard's pictures from the 2012 6th Annual Youth Fest.
Future Farmers of America
Our organization donates day-old pheasant chicks to area Future Farmers of America (FFA) clubs for
members to raise and release.
Berthold Youth Hunting Area
We saw the success of the Minot Youth Hunting Area and had the opportunity to establish a Youth Hunting Area in Berthold. Again it was a member's generosity and interest in area youth that initiated the actions. The Doug Stevick family provides 300 acres consisting of native grasses, heavy brush, and sloughs for youth hunting. Access is through the Stevick farmyard, is limited to walk-in traffic only, and is restricted to youth that are accompanied by an adult member of Pheasants for the Future. The adult may not carry a gun, but dogs are allowed during bird season. In addition to the natural wildlife available at the site, Pheasants for the Future releases adult and young pheasants each spring.
Youth Summer Fishing Camp
We sponsor two youngsters at the Triangle Y's summer camp. This camp program is intended to introduce area youth to the outdoor opportunities available in the area.
Youth Shooting Programs
We contribute annually to the Minot Gun Club for their youth hunter education and shooting program. The North Dakota Jaycees State Shooting Program for Youths also receives our support.
Camp Owettii - Girl Scouts
Pheasants for the Future contributes to campground improvements for the Girl Scouts of Northwest North Dakota.
Tri-County 4H Shooting Trailer (Ward, McHenry, Mountrail)
Our organization contributed to the purchase of a mobile shooting trailer to teach young shooters safely.
Ward County 4H Shooting Program
Minot Gun Club Youth Trap Shooting League
PHEASANTS IN ROOSEVELT ZOO
PFTF worked with Roosevelt Zoo last year to reconstruct the bird pen in the Petting Area. Starting this May, the public will be able to enjoy watching adult Rooster and Hen Pheasants in a controlled area.
MALLARD ISLAND
Our club donated money to the ND Game and Fish to purchase needed equipment to clear the heavy underbrush and groom the area on Mallard Island so pheasants and other upland birds have an area to nest and thrive.
TRIANGLE Y MEMBERSHIPS
Young children of PFTF members are eligible to attend the Triangle Y camps through a sponsorship program funded by PFTF. If you have a young family member interested in attending the Triangle Y camp this summer, please contact any board member.