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Late Season Women on the Wing Hunt

The Central PA Chapter of Pheasants Forever hosted our first annual Women on the Wing Event in October.  The event was attended by six women.  For some of the participants, it was the first time that they handled a shotgun. 

Following up on the enthusiasm of some of the participants, Jamie, Cortney, and Monica were invited for a mid-January hunt at Pointer Haven Lodge. With temperatures in the teens, the hunters were eager to hunt some birds.

Along with my German Shorthaired Pointers, Oreo and Cookie, we set out for an action packed hunt.  The pheasants and the dog work did not disappoint the hunters.  The hunters demonstrated the skills they had acquired on the trap range this fall.  After the hunt, the birds were cleaned and processed for the table.  

Recruiting,  Retaining, and Re-Activating pheasant hunters is critical to the mission of the Central PA Chapter of Pheasants Forever.

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2025 Youth Hunt

This year’s youth hunt was another success! The Chapter has introduced another batch of youngsters to the sport! The hunters, with the help of mentors and some very skilled bird dogs, were able to bag some birds. They also learned about the importance of habitat, and hunting safety! Enjoy some pictures from this year’s hunt!

Events, News

Landowner Meet & Greet 2025

Please join Central PA Pheasants Forever chapter volunteers and our local Pheasants Forever wildlife habitat biologist to learn how they can help install conservation and wildlife habitat practices on your property. Interact with local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Centre County Conservation District staff and receive annual program updates. Penn State will also present. 

Available by in person attendance only – – – – PA Pesticide Credits: 2 core and 2 in Category 1 (Agronomy Crops)

Program is being held on Feb. 20 at the Centre Hall Lions Club. It will start at 9AM and conclude at 12PM. Light breakfast refreshments will be available. No cost to attend, but you must register for the event online or by contacting Ryan Brown, Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologist, at rbrown@pheasantsforever.org, or by phone (570)-433-5079. Online registration can be completed through this link.

Find out about Pheasants Forever and how they can help with conservation projects on your farm.

  • Get updates from conservation partners including NRCS and the Centre County Conservation District.
  • Hear about Integrated Pest Management and the potential impacts of pesticide overuse on bird populations from Penn State Extension entomologist, Dr. John Tooker.
  • Sign up now for PA Pesticide Credits: Core, Private Category, Category 1: Agronomic Crops, Category 18:
    Demonstration and Research.

To sign up, contact:
Ryan Brown—PF Farm Bill Biologist
rbrown@pheasantsforever.org |570-433-5079

*If you can’t make the meeting, but are still interested in funding for
conservation projects on your property, please contact Ryan!