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Highlites Welcome members. 2008 was a busy year for Livingston County Pheasants Forever. 2008 has come and gone and we are starting a new year. The 2009 Planting season is about over. If you need any information on getting your seed into the ground or availibility of seed Check our Seed Distribution Page or contact Jason Fyke (517) 540-0175 or Brian Woolcock (517 388-0051. Please check the calendar for upcoming events. We can always use new, active members with fresh ideas. We welcome your participation. |
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Thursday Jul 09
• JULY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
6:30pm-8:30pm Rescheduled date of membership meeting due to the July 4th holiday.
Officers List
Links Section
President:
Rich Delisle
Vice President:
Ray Green
Treasurer:
Faith Barr
acting secretary:
Robert Edwards
Habitat Coordintator:
Jason Fyke
Banquet Chairman:
Athea Baughn
Education Chairman:
Brian Woolcock
Youth Chairman:
Chuck Thelen
Membership:
Jim Witt
Board Member:
Bob Tykoski
Trustee:
Jim Baughn
Past President:
Therese Slaby
Trustee:
Greg Eppler
MICHIGAN DNR CITIZENS FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION LIVINGSTON CONSERVATION DISTRICT HOWELL GUN CLUB PHEASANTS FOREVER NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
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Livingston County Pheasants Forever
Livingston County Pheasants Forever, Chapter #465, is a non profit organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations through habitat restoration, education and public awareness.
The National Pheasants Forever Organization has been active since 1982. Pheasants Forever’s unique system of fundraising and project development allows nearly 100% of funds raised to remain at the chapter level. The purpose and objectives of the group is threefold.
Our primary emphasis is to provide members with the seed, implements and technical advice necessary to plant nesting cover (prairie and cool season grasses) and a variety of food and winter cover plots. Habitat restoration has helped reverse the problems caused by intensive farming practices, which led to the demise of pheasants, song birds and other wildlife.
Secondly, our members serve as youth mentors, emphasizing a knowledge and appreciation of land ethics, gun safety, wildlife management and conservation. We partner with the Boy Scouts, 4-H Clubs and other youth organizations, serving as counselors, leaders and advisors for a variety of projects.
Our “Ringneck” program is an adjunct to the parent organization and allows youths under 16, who are accompanied by parents or guardians to experience a Youth Shoot at the Howell Gun Club and a Youth Hunt, utilizing bird dogs, held at a local shooting preserve. Safety, sportsmanship and a respect for wildlife is emphasized.
Finally, to foster conservation education, we fund the in-servicing of teachers, scoutmasters, 4-H leaders and others by sponsoring Leopold Education Project workshops. LEP is an experience-based curriculum for educators and conservationists emphasizing land ethics. LEP materials provide 24 lesson plans which correlate with the content standards and draft benchmarks of the Michigan MEAP Test.
PF Chapter #465 meetings are held at 6:00 pm, on the first Thursday of the month, at the American Legion Hall on the corner of M-59 and Grand River Ave. For information call President Therese Slaby (313) 300-0674, Habitat Chairman Jason Fyke(517-540-0175), or Education Chairman and Crop Advisor Brian Woolcock (517-521-3849).(bvwoolcock@acd.net) Email us at lcpheasantsforever@charter.net or visit our website www.lcpf.org.
The Livingston County Chapter of Pheasants Forever would like to offer a special thanks to Athea Baughn who, over the years, has done a masterful job of organizing and supervising the banquet itself while doing the major part of putting the whole shebang together. We owe her a bunch.
There were loads of items up for auction, raffle, games and blitzes. A lot of people went home with goodies and eveyone seemed to have a great time. We would like to thank all our Sponsors, Donors, Ticket Sellers, Donation Getters and all the volunteers that helped the night of the Banquet. This created a huge success. We hope to see everyone again next year.
*****A Letter from PF National Vice President of Education and Outreach*****
Brian . . . Congratulations on a successful banquet!!! We are all holding our breath on banquet attendance and fundraising this spring given the economic news, especially in Michigan. You are to be congratulated on a getting the folks in the door and keeping enthusiasm high! Michigan and Livingston County rock! Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do!
Cheryl
Cheryl Riley
V.P. Education & Outreach
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
1783 Buerkle Circle
St. Paul, MN 55110
Direct line: 651-209-4975
Toll Free: 1-877-773-2070
Our chapter has purchased a Plotmaster from the Livingston Conservation District. Members without a tractor and with a ORV can now use (for a fee) a chapter Plotmaster to plant habitat. The chapter also has other tillage/spray equipment for loan to help you get your seed into the ground. Due to the need of insurance coverage you must be a PF member to use our equipment. For information contact Jason Fyke or Brian Woolcock
PF State Council Habitat Expo(2009)
The PF State Council is hosting a Habitat Expo on August 8, 2009 at Cabela's in Dundee, Michigan. Details will be forthcoming.
2009 Livingston Conservation Habitat Day
The Livingston County Soil Conservation District will be holding their Habitat Day at the Roberts Road Nature Center on Septermber 19,2009. Details on the Youth Activities page.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER #465 What Have We Been Up To?
- In 2008 Chapter #465 has:
- Added 67 new members, bringing our total to 437. (We also have 84 “Ringneck” youth members).
- Provided members with over $16,700.00 of seed, fertilizer and herbicide to plant 917 acres of habitat. An additional $5,200.00 of R/R seed and herbicide was donated by two member/sponsors. (Glenn Farm Seed and Jorgensen Farm Elevator)
- Collected 53 soil samples (343 on file). Samples target PH/nutrient needs, and improve efficiency
- Conducted a Youth Shoot for 74 youngsters at the Livingston Conservation and Sports Association. Hunter safety instructors and PF members helped our “Ringnecks” utilize the rifle, trap and archery ranges. Ten new firearms, purchased by PF, were part of the youth raffle held at the end of the event. Every youngster left with a raffle prize.
- PF members assisted the Livingston Conservation and Sports Association host their annual Youth Day. 47 “Ringnecks” attended this event and left with many fine memories and some prizes.
- Sponsored a Youth Hunt for 13 “Ringnecks” at John/Terra Bulloch’s Variety Farms Game Preserve in Hartland Michigan.
- Mentored twenty-two 4-H youth in a pheasant rearing project. We supplied the chicks, expertise and habitat supplies. The youth showed the pheasants at the County Fair and created posters to demonstrate what they learned. They released the pheasants in habitat areas deemed outstanding by PF Board members. The participants were awarded PF Pheasant pins.
- Taught a B.S.A. Merit Badge Seminar. Four scouts finished Soil and Water Conservation M.B. · Our chapter hosted the first annual PF STATE HABITAT/YOUTH EXPO, held at the Livingston Soil Conservation District Nature Center, on June 21, 2008. Over 200 youth and their parents or guardians, enjoyed fishing, archery, hiking, scavenger hunts and a hayride. Members of the Mid-Michigan Steel headers’ and the Livingston Conservation and Sports Assoc. provided the fishing and archery expertise. Habitat experts, provided opportunities for hands on learning via educational seminars dealing with a variety of environmental issues. Retriever demonstrations and a Veterinarian question and answer clinic were also popular. Our chapter planted all of the habitat plots.
- Sponsored two area teachers, who attended a Leopold Education Project Workshop. They received hands-on materials that correlated with the benchmarks and content standards of the MEAP test.
- We sponsored Amelia Tykoski, L.C.P.F. Ringneck member, to attend the 25th Anniversary Pheasant Fest Convention held in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Amelia is Michigan’s representative on the 20 member National Youth Leadership Council. These NYLC members, “offer ideas for magazine and website content, outdoor activities for youth events and chapter youth programs. “Chapter #465 was selected to nominate the state youth representative because of the outstanding work they do with youth programs and the emphasis they have placed on bringing along the next generation of conservationists.”
- Selected by the Michigan State Pheasants Forever Council to host the annual STATE BANQUET, held at the Brookshire Inn in Williamston. The banquet was held on Saturday, June 21, 2008, immediately following the State Habitat/Youth Expo.
Chapter Elections
During our May membership meeting new officers were elected/re-elected to the chapter governing board. All positions were open for election. The new officers are listed on the sidebar.
We still need a Banquet Chairperson and possibly a Treasurer. If you are interested in these offices please contact Ray Green at (rgreen48843@yahoo.
21 Gun Raffle Winners
- This is the list of luck winners of our 21 Gun Raffle. The winning tickets were drawn at our Fundraising Banquet Feb 20.
- David Toutast-T.C. Pro Hunter 50 Cal
- Jennifer Burnham-Legacy O/U 12ga
- Josh Dale-Traditions Gold O/U/12ga.
- Chris Short-Ruger 77 BBZ .300Win
- Jerry Perrigan-T.C.Omega Camo 50cal.
- John Nelson-Rem 870 Slug 12ga
- Mike Lueker-Weatherby Vanquard 243 cal.
- Leigh Damaske-Savage Camo Scope 17HMR
- Joe Cavanaugh-S&W Semiauto 40 cal.
- MacDonald-Mossberg 464 Lever 30 30cal.
- Dana Cupp-Rem. 715 Bolt 30-06
- Don Aldred-Savage Bolt L-AM 22 Hornet
- Robert Flanagan-Rem. 87 V.R. 12ga
- Jaime Shaw-V.E.F. SB2-S.S 45-70 cal.
- Ray Linder-Charles Daly pump camo 20ga.
- Garrett Gilbert-Ruger 40th 10-22 22cal.
- Charlie Russell-escort pump VR 20ga.
- Kevin Morrison-Savage Bolt 17cal. HMR
- Ryan Chapman-N.E.F Combo 22/410
- Pete Buccellato-Knight American 50cal.
- Rob Mossoian-Rossi S.S. 20ga.
Monthly Membership Meeting Format: 2008 Seed Distribution.
Our chapter enjoys putting on the events for our members and the youth of our county. Unfortunately, as often happens, the same few people are called on to man the booths and work with the kids. This leads to burnout for some key people. The quality and quantity of events of the chapter can be affected as well as losing dedicated members. The chapter can use some help with the remaining events of the year
Dear Mr. Barr,
My children and I would like to thank you and the members of Livingston County Pheasants Forever for a wonderful Youth Shoot held at Livingston Conservation and Sports Association, Brighton, MI on September 7. The members of Pheasants Forever and the Livingston Conservation and Sports Association were very kind and supportive with the children when instructing and helping them with the various shooting opportunities. The kids had a great time! It was Michelle’s and Michael’s first opportunity to shoot a shotgun and shoot archery, and Nick’s first time to shoot trap! We were all very excited and happy that they had this opportunity. In addition, each child enjoyed the gifts they received at the raffle. Thank you. And, of course, thank you for the nice lunch. This was an invaluable experience!
Sincerely,
Cindy, Nick (14), Michelle (9), and Michael (6) Blumenau
There has been a change of format at our monthly membership meetings. During the 1st hour we will conduct the business of the chapter. During the 2nd hour of the meeting we will, if possible, have a guest speaker enlightening the members on topics of interest to most everyone. At the June meeting our speaker gave a presentation of "Prescribed Burns" as a method of maintaining our habitat. At the September meeting we will have Ronda Bozek-Smith the County Executive Office (Farm Services-Livingston/Ingham Counties). She will be explaining the new"SAFE" program for small farmers and farmers that lease their land out to receive payment and other perks for retiring their land for habitat.
At the October Meeting our PF Regional Biologist, Mike Parker, will give a presentation on the life cycle of the Ringneck pheasants.
Please try to attend these meetings and see what our chapter is all about. 
Passing out seed
Members Signing Up For Seed
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