2008 National Pheasant Fest Seminar List
(this list subject to change, last updated 1/10/2008)
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Friday, January 18th
2:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Training and Care of Pointing Breeds
- presented by Rick Smith
2:00pm - Seminar Rooms
No seminars scheduled in Seminar Rooms.
3:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Upland Adventures with Dash & Dez
Dez Young and his famous setter take you along on their upland adventures.
- presented by Dez Young
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Advanced control and modern training equipment, retriever training
- presented by Tom Dokken
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
Native Seed Production, From the Producers Field to Your Hand
This is a great program on how native seed is grown, harvested, cleaned, and distributed. Learn from one of the largest growers of ecotype native seed in the Midwest.
- presented by Allendan Native Seed Company, Winterset, Iowa
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Creating Effective Food Plots for Upland Wildlife
This program will cover where, what, and how to plant effective food plots for pheasants, quail, deer, and turkeys. We will also cover why we plant food plots and what effect the food plot can have on local wildlife. Finally we will provide some solutions for late season food plots or what you can plant when the first attempt fails.
- presented by Eric Schlender and other Habitat Specialists
3:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
Pre-season condition and training
- presented by Bill Monk
4:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
The Mystery of the Disappearing Waterfall
Meet the rocks and uncover the geology that set the stage for the creation of the Mississippi River Gorge and the Twin Cities.
- presented by the National Park Service
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Spaniels and Flushing Breeds
- presented by Jerry Ray Cacchio
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
The Best Of Pheasants Forever Television
Enjoy some of the great habitat building and hunting moments from Pheasants Forever Television with The Man Afield, Bill Sherck.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Build Structure into Your Native Plantings for Better Nesting: Planning and Planting Your Prairie/Native Grass Habitat
Habitat Forever Specialists plant and enhance 20,000 to 40,000 acres of native grass and flowers each year. This program will save you money, time, and headaches helping you create a great wildlife habitat. Learn from the best on how to select the proper seed, site preparation, seeding methods, and effective maintenance.
- presented by Matt O'Connor, Habitat Forever
4:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
From the Field to the Oven
How to cut and prepare pheasant. - presented by Chef John Schumacher, The Game Gourmet
5:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Ringnecks Raising Rover
Learn the role young family members can play in raising and training the family pup.
- presented by Pine Shadow Kennels
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Training and Care of Pointing Breeds
- presented by Rick Smith
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
Removing Trees in Grassland Habitats, Valuable Tools For the Landowner
Habitat Forever Habitat Specialist Dave Reuter will discuss chainsaw safety and proper technique to remove unwanted trees. ASV Inc will demonstrate the effectiveness of forestry mulchers/mowers removing invasive and other weed tree species. The ASV RC100 with Forestry Package is an incredible habitat tool.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Landowners Guide: Preparing For Prescribed Fire on Grasslands and Woodlands
Management tips on how to lower liability and make your prescribed fire a safe and effective tool.
- presented by Dennis Pederson, Upper Minnesota River Habitat Specialist
5:00pm - Seminar Rooms
No seminars scheduled in m - Seminar Rooms.
6:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Get Kids in the Habitat: Go Fishing!
Basic tips, interactive demonstrations and handouts will help make your next fishing trip with kids successful and fun!
- presented by Minnesota DNR Minn Aqua Program
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
GPS, Astro
- presented by Ted Gartner, Garmin
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
The Best Of Pheasants Forever Television
Enjoy some of the great habitat building and hunting moments from Pheasants Forever Television with The Man Afield, Bill Sherck.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Managing your Habitat Area to Reduce the Impact of Predation on Upland Birds through Habitat Manipulation
Fancy titles for a program that will help you identify important habitat areas on your farm, and how to manipulate habitat to reduce the impact of predation. Minnesota DNR Private Lands Biologist Joe Stangel will give landowners great ideas on how to improve their wildlife areas.
6:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
The pheasant hunters, pheasant hunting outfit â caps, clothes and boots
- presented by Jerry Thoms
7:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Panel - Q&A Session
- presented by Rick Smith, Tom Dokken, Jerry Ray Cacchio, Bob West
7:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
After Pheasant Season: Having Fun with your Pointing Dog through Training, Trials, and Tests!
- presented by Cindy Findlay
Saturday, January 19th
10:00am - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
The Mystery of the Disappearing Waterfall
Meet the rocks and uncover the geology that set the stage for the creation of the Mississippi River Gorge and the Twin Cities.
- presented by the National Park Service
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Spaniels and Flushing Breeds
- presented by Jerry Ray Cacchio
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
The Ecology of Prescribed Fire, Benefits of Using Prescribed Fire in Grassland Management
David Trauba, Minnesota DNR If prescribed fire is a management tool you are considering then this program is a must see.
10:00am - Seminar Rooms
Room 2:
Sponsored by: Country Vet
Early stages of Training a Champion Gun Dog
- presented by Bob Bordan
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
After Pheasant Season - Having Fun with your Pointing Dog through Training, Trials and Tests!
- presented by Cindy Findlay
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
The 10 Essential Outdoor Items for Women
Learn tips for comfortable and safe outdoor adventures. Most outdoor folks won't tell you about gear designed especially for women. Marsha will share secrets for packing and being outdoors to make your adventures enjoyable and full of fun!
- presented by Marsha Berry from the WILD Institute
Room 10 & Room 11
Sponsored by: USDA & USFWS
Department of Agriculture Press Conference
SPECIAL CONSERVATION ANNOUNCEMENT
Secretary Chuck Conner, Washington, DC
10:30am - Seminar Rooms
Room 10 & Room 11: Farm Bill Forum
Sponsored by: USDA, USFWS and Grey Plant Moody
Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Forum
USDA Secretary Chuck Conner
Chairman Tom Harkin, Senate Agriculture Committee
Chairman Collin Peterson, House Agriculture Committee
Dave Nomsen, VP Pheasants Forever
Listen to top Agriculture policymakers as they discuss future Farm Bill legislation, the Conservation Reserve Program, walk-in access for sportsmen, ethanol and biofuels and other topics.
For the official press release and more information, click here.
- moderated by Bob St. Pierre, Pheasants Forever Director of Public Relations and Marketing
11:00am - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Tales with Tails
Ever wonder why pheasants scratch at the ground or why bears have short tails? Learn story answers to these and other questions. Animal folk tales with attitude!
- presented by Kevin Straus
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Advanced control and modern training equipment, retriever training
- presented by Tom Dokken
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
Thistle Management In Diverse Grasslands
One challenge of maintaining diverse native grass stands is controlling noxious weeds while still allowing the native forbs to flourish. Dr. Roger Becker, University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist has ongoing research on managing thistles and other noxious broadleaves in a prairie restoration. His techniques will range from initial species selection, mechanical, and chemical control methods. Great information on an important topic.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Conducting a Prescribed Burn 101
This is not a training course! You will walk through a Power Point program that shows the preparation, implementation, and follow-up of a prescribed fire on CREP land in Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for landowners to experience the ultimate safe fire.
- presented by Dennis Pederson, Upper Minnesota River Habitat Specialist, Ryan Fischer, Central Wisconsin Habitat Specialist
11:00am - Seminar Rooms
Room 2:
Sponsored by: Country Vet
"Gun Dogs...A-Z" - Frequently Asked Questions
- presented by Tom Poorker
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
Choosing the right breed/breeder for you and how to finish your pointing dog to your needs
- presented by Chad Hines
Room 4: Bobwhite Quail Management
Sponsored by: Gander Mountain
The Secret Life of the Bobwhite
Did you know only 50% of quail are found by a good bird dog during a hunt? Most quail live and die within a year of their birth? Come hear about the secret life of the bobwhite quail.
- presented by Elsa Gallagher, Regional Wildlife Biologist, Quail Forever & Pheasants Forever.
Room 6: Pheasant Habitat Management
Sponsored by: Boyt
Nesting & Brood Cover Prescriptions for Pheasants and Quail on your Farm
Creating the right cover for upland birds means considering the separate needs of nesting hens and newly hatched chicks-which are not the same. Come learn about the current state of the art knowledge on habitat needs for the nesting and brood-rearing periods and the best mixes and vegetative management practices to apply to your farm.
- presented by Todd Bogenshutz - Upland Wildlife Biologist, Iowa DNR
Room 7: Hunting, Forest Wildlife & Predators
Sponsored by: MN DNR
Managing Your Farm for Monster Whitetails
Whether you own 20 or 200 acres, deer management is about all location and habitat quality. Learn the most effective habitat practices for whitetails, what you need to create the cover they prefer, and other tips to improve the quality of deer and increase your hunting success.
- presented by Marrett Grund, Deer Biologist, MN DNR
Room 8: Special Programs
Sponsored by: Benelli
Partnering to GET MORE KIDS OUTDOORS!
Too many kids are spending too little time outdoors! Find out how Pheasants Forever, the MN DNR and the Pass-It-On Program are working together to change that... and how you can join in on the fun!
- presented by Mike Christenson, Pass-it-On Program / Jay Johnson, MNDNR / and Eran Sandquist, Pheasants Forever
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
Sledding is for ALL types of Dogs!
Discover the history of dog sledding. Learn the different activities that you can do with your dog: skijoring, dog sledding, winter camping bike-joring, canicross, cart/rig racing, dry-land scootering! Your opportunities are endless!
Don't forget-Junior mushing and the Jamaica Dog Sled team! Come join us-learn more on where to find information on running dogs, buying equipment and finding a Mentor! ...Yah-man!
- presented by Kris Wolske with Black Dog Kennel - Hudson, WI
12:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Creepers & Crawler or Reptiles & Amphibians?
An entertaining look at the value of reptiles andamphibians in our environment.
- presented by Dan Nedrelo
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
1Pointing Breeds
- presented by Rick Smith
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
1Native Seed Production, From the Producers Field to Your Hand
This is a great program on how native seed is grown, harvested, cleaned, and distributed. Learn from one of the largest growers of ecotype native seed in the Midwest.
- presented by Allendan Native Seed Company
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
1Creating Effective Food Plots for Upland Wildlife
This program will cover where, what, and how to plant effective food plots for pheasants, quail, deer, and turkeys. We will also cover why we plant food plots and what effect the food plot can have on local wildlife. Finally we will provide some solutions for late season food plots or what you can plant when the first attempt fails.
- presented by Eric Schlender, Aldo Leopold Foundation & Habitat Forever
12:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 2:
Sponsored by: Country Vet
A Good Start - Puppies
- presented by Lyle Steinman
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
The pheasant hunters, pheasant hunting outfit - caps, clothes and boots
- presented by Jerry Thoms
Room 4: Bobwhite Quail Management
Sponsored by: Gander Mountain
1The Redneck's Guide to Quail Management - Birds Gone Wild!
An entirely entertaining talk! Find out how "White Trash Cover" can increase bird numbers on your farm. You'll also pick up a litany of four-letter words (all clean!) that quail biologists use in their management activities.
- presented by Scott Sudkamp, Private Lands Conservationist, Missouri DOC
Room 5: Destinations & Directions in Conservation
Sponsored by: Scag
1Wingshooting: Its Future & The Facts About Steel vs. Lead in Upland Hunting
Ever wondered what is the best steel shot size for pheasants? Worried about ballistics and knockdown power? What is myth and reality in the lead vs. steel shot debate? There is scientific data that can help you.
- presented by Marty Eby & Ken Kenyon - Recreational Safety Officers, IADNR
Room 6: Pheasant Habitat Management
Sponsored by: Boyt
1Diversified Upland Habitat Brood Strips
Just add water to create Pheasant Factories in the Arid West and elsewhere. Come share the experiences of pheasant managers in California and Montana that have applied some unorthodox management to growing pheasant numbers.
- presented by Ed Smith, Biologist (retired), California Fish & Game / John Grant, Biologist, Montana Fish & Game
Room 7: Hunting, Forest Wildlife & Predators
Sponsored by: MN DNR
1Coyote Doctors - Giving Ol' Wiley a Dose of Medicine!
Predator Calling and It's Application Up Close and Personal -- Tips, techniques, and video instruction on how to dispense a little predator medicine to help the Pheasants.
- presented by Merris Miller and the South Dakota Coyote Doctors
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
1Pioneer Methods for Modern Times
What is a Dutch oven and what is its historical background? Learn basics on how to use these ovens to prepare great meals and great culinary memories! Even though the ovens won't be a-cookin', you'll still receive yummy recipes and info on additional resources to make your outdoor cookin'-GOOD EATIN!!
- presented by Luann Waters, Oklahoma LEP State Coordinator
Room 10: Farm Bill and USDA Programs
Sponsored by: USDA
PF & the 2007 Farm Bill
This new Farm Bill is a different animal from past years. What's happened to it and, most importantly, how will these changes affect popular programs like CRP and the wildlife that depend on it?
- presented by John Beall, Governmental Affairs Representative, Pheasants Forever. Saturday only
Room 11: Wetlands, Native Plants, and Invaders
Sponsored by: USFWS
1Creatures from the Black Lagoon!
Between Flying Carp (no kidding) and public water facilities succumbing to creeping suffocation, invasive aquatic animals and plants are making life difficult out there on the water. Find out just how dangerous it's getting in this informative session that will surprise and amaze you.
- presented by Mike Hoff, Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service
1:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
River to the Sea
Take a journey down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico and beyond as you explore the wonderful world of fish, turtles, sharks and more!
- presented by the Underwater Adventures Aquarium
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Panel - Q&A Session
- presented by Rick Smith, Tom Dokken, Jerry Ray Cacchio, Bob West
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
Habitat Forever Habitat Specialists, The One Stop Shop For Landowners
Habitat Specialists Doug Roy and Matt Christensen give the history of Habitat Forever and Habitat Specialists. Landowners will learn how a Habitat Specialist can save them money, time, and headaches installing conservation and habitat projects. Chapter volunteers can learn how habitat specialists work and interact with chapters.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Build Structure into Your Native Plantings for Better Nesting: Planning and Planting Your Prairie Habitat
Habitat Forever Specialists plant and enhance 20,000 to 40,000 acres of native grass and flowers each year. This program will save you money, time, and headaches helping you create a great wildlife habitat. Learn from the best on how to select the proper seed, site preparation, seeding methods, and effective maintenance. Matt O'Connor, Habitat Forever
1:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
Learn how to lay a good foundation which will help your puppy mature into a happy, balanced dog.
- presented by Tracy Harmeyer
Room 4: Bobwhite Quail Management
Sponsored by: Gander Mountain
Bringing Back Bob on Bill's Farms - Practical, Pictorial, Real-Life Management
Twelve coveys on 60 acres? Listen to great quail restoration success stories with this detailed review of a Missouri private landowner's intensive habitat management efforts on two small farms--a CRP farm and an Ozark Border fescue/woodland farm.
- presented by Bill White, Private Lands Program Supervisor, Missouri DOC
Room 5: Destinations & Directions in Conservation
Sponsored by: Scag
Upland Bird Destinations and Hunting
There's more to life than just Pheasants!! Learn a bit about Pheasants, and a lot more about the Rest. Expand your horizons!! Extend your season by hunting the other great upland birds--grouse, quail, and more. Where to go, and what to expect when you get there.
- presented by Larry Brown - Iowa Outdoor Writer
Room 6: Pheasant Habitat Management
Sponsored by: Boyt
Driving Forces: Real vs. Imagined Factors that Steer Pheasant Numbers Up or Down
Learn how to focus your pheasant management efforts where they will have the greatest impact. Use the facts of pheasant population dynamics to separate myth from reality, set goals, and accomplish them.
- presented by Kurt Haroldson, Wildlife Research Biologist, MNDNR
Room 7: Hunting, Forest Wildlife & Predators
Sponsored by: MN DNR
Fangs and Feathers: Are the Predators Eating My Limit of Pheasants?
Learn about the life history of skunk, raccoon, red fox, coyote, and bobcat. How many are there? What do they eat? What are the potential interactions between predation, habitat, and pheasant populations?
- presented by Dr. Bill Clark, Professor of Animal Ecology, Iowa State University
Room 8: Special Programs
Sponsored by: Benelli
Photographing in the Outdoors - Wildlife and More!!
At the age of 8, armed with a Kodak Brownie camera, Mitch stalked animals on their northern Minnesota farm, capturing them for 4-H photography projects. Today, Mitch is a regular contributor to Outdoor Life and many other magazines and companies in the hunting and fishing industry.
- presented by Mitch Kezar, Wildlife and Outdoors Photographer, Windigo Images, Minnetonka, MN.
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
1:00pm - Sledding is for ALL types of Dogs!
Discover the history of dog sledding. Learn the different activities that you can do with your dog: skijoring, dog sledding, winter camping bike-joring, canicross, cart/rig racing, dry-land scootering! Your opportunities are endless!!
Don't forget-Junior mushing and the Jamaica Dog Sled team! Come join us-learn more on where to find information on running dogs, buying equipment and finding a Mentor! ...Yah-man!
- presented by Kris Wolske with Black Dog Kennel - Hudson, WI
Room 10: Farm Bill and USDA Programs
Sponsored by: USDA
Cooperative Conservation Program Partnership Opportunities
Wildlife Opportunities in the New Farm Bill. Come listen to perspectives about the new possibilities for wildlife in the 2007 Farm Bill from the lead agency in charge of the program.Saturday only.
- presented by John Johnson, FSA Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs, Washington, DC., Beverly Preston, FSA Conservation Reserve Program Manager, Washington, DC., David Hoge, FSA Conservation Program Specialist, Washington, DC., Greg Anderson, FSA Conservation Program Specialist, Minnesota State Office and Jim Jost, FSA Conservation Program Specialist, North Dakota State Office
Room 11: Wetlands, Native Plants, and Invaders
Sponsored by: USFWS
Native Decisions: Making the Best Choice for Quality Seed - Local Ecotype or Developed Varieties
What is Best for Your Seeding? Is it really all about the seed? Are there more practical and attainable objectives to providing quality native habitats for our midwest wildife? A look at the science and research involved in building better habitat.
- presented by Dwight Tober, Plant Materials Specialist, USDA NRCS, Bismark, ND. Saturday only
2:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Upland Adventures with Dash & Dez
Dez Young and his famous setter take you along on their upland adventures.
- presented by Dez Young
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
GPS, Astro
- presented by Ted Gartner, Garmin
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
Effective Tree Plantings For Upland Wildlife, Woody Winter Cover Projects
Habitat Specialist Dan Cain and Wiconsin DNR Forester Janette Cain will talk about planning and installing quality woody winter cover projects.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Reconstructing Small Native Prairie Environments
Prairies for Schools or maybe a backyard or small prairie plot where the objective is to recreate the native prairie. Trying to replicate a native prairie is an extremely educational, time consuming, and rewarding experience. This program will help your project be a success.
- presented by Agrecol Native Seed Company & Clay Frazer, Southeast Wisconsin Habitat Specialist
2:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 2:
Sponsored by: Country Vet
In the Field Emergencies and First Aid for Your Hunting Dog
- presented by Dr. Joe Spoo
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
Pheasant Quick and East - Sautéing and quick cooking tips
- presented by Chef John Schumacher
Room 4: Bobwhite Quail Management
Sponsored by: Gander Mountain
Predator Control and Bobwhites: Effective management tool or expensive delusion?
Learn from a southern expert about how quail populations respond to predator management on the quail hunting plantations of Florida and Georgia.
- presented by Shane Wellendorf, Biologist, Tall Timbers Research Station, Tallhassee, FL.
Room 5: Destinations & Directions in Conservation
Sponsored by: Scag
Conservation Gone to the Dogs with Minnesota's K-9 Law Enforcement Unit
Two Minnesota conservation officers and their canine companions Saber and Hunter share how this team takes a bite out of wildlife-related crime. Bring a dog biscuit and lots of questions for this fabulous presentation.
- presented by MN Conservation Officers Todd Kanieski and Travis Muyres
Room 6: Pheasant Habitat Management
Sponsored by: Boyt
Keeping the White Wolf at Bay
Linking winter cover solutions with bird survival debating the most important limiting factor is for upland birds is an interesting ivory tower argument. Bottom line - make sure to plan for the worst case situation, if you want to cut the time it takes populations to rebound from the Hundred Year Storm.
- presented by Ben Bigalke - Wildlife Biologist, Pheasants Forever / Gary Wyatt, Extension Forester, USDA
Room 7: Hunting, Forest Wildlife & Predators
Sponsored by: MN DNR
Mountain Lions - Myths and Mystery
The mysterious Mountain Lion has provided decades of spirited debate for interested folks. With the fortunes of big cats on the upswing recently, they are again a topic of conversation. In this presentation we'll talk about the basics of lion ecology and discuss their present situation in "pheasant country".
- presented by Dan Thompson, Biologist, South Dakota State University
Room 8: Special Programs
Sponsored by: Benelli
"Hey, Ma!! There's Dollars in Them Bushes!!"
The trees and shrubs in your windbreaks and buffers make great wildlife cover, but did you know they could create additional income? No, folks, this isn't leasing. Come see how managed habitat can produce things like fruits, nuts, energy, and clean water that can be sold to create more funds to expand your wildlife cover.
- presented by Richard Straight, Lead Agroforester, USDA Forest Service - National Agroforestry Center
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
2:00pm - Fishin' for Fun!
Experience the thrill of fishing!
Learn how to get started in the sport and how to introduce it to the beginners. Discover how to tie certain fishing knots, use basic equipment and introduce strategies to make your outings fun, successful and productive.
Catch the fishing fever!!
- presented by AJay Winter, Iowa DNR
Room 10: Farm Bill and USDA Programs
Sponsored by: USDA
Natural Resources Conservation Service Perspectives
Wildlife Opportunities in the New Farm Bill. As the agency responsible for providing technical assistance to landowners that use programs available through the new 2007 Farm Bill, NRCS is uniquely situated to highlight the new potentials to benefit wildlife on your farm. Come examine the possibilities.
- presented by Arlen Lancaster, Chief, NRCS, Washington, DC. Saturday only
Room 11: Wetlands, Native Plants, and Invaders
Sponsored by: USFWS
Native Decisions: Maximizing Diversity and Habitat in Prairie Plantings
Solutions that Work! Is it really all about the seed? Are there more practical and attainable objectives to providing quality native habitats for our midwest wildife? A look at the science and research involved in building better habitat.
- presented by Dr Shawn Schottler, Science Museum of Minnesota and St. Croix Watershed Research Station. Saturday only
3:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Tales with Tails
Ever wonder why pheasants scratch at the ground or why bears have short tails? Learn story answers to these and other questions. Animal folk tales with attitude!
- presented by Kevin Straus
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Advanced control and modern training equipment, retriever training
- presented by Tom Dokken
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
The Best Of Pheasants Forever Television
Enjoy some of the great habitat building and hunting moments from Pheasants Forever Television with The Man Afield, Bill Sherck.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Evaluating Your Prairie Seeding
The first year can be the most frustrating for landowners trying to determine if the planting is a success or failure. This program will help landowners get the patience and expertise to evaluate new seedings. Also introduce people to the new Prairie Seedling and Seeding Evaluation Guide.
- presented by Paul Bockenstedt, Bonestroo Natural Resources
3:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 2:
Sponsored by: Country Vet
Training and Handling of a Champion
- presented by Lyle Steinman
Room 4: Bobwhite Quail Management
Sponsored by: Gander Mountain
Managing Your Grasslands for Maximum Birds with Minimal Cost
Whether you are talking quail or pheasants-tired, unmanaged cover needs a boost to stay productive. Learn common sense, and easily applied techniques that can help you grow more birds on your farm.
- presented by Joe Stangel, MNDNR Private Lands Biologist
Room 5: Destinations & Directions in Conservation
Sponsored by: Scag
South Dakota: More than Just Pheasant hunting
Grouse? Sporty? These prairie cousins to pheasants take bird hunting to another level. Come listen to this focus on hunting opportunities for the 4 grouse species found in SD, where they are located, and factors affecting their numbers.
- presented by Tom Kirschenmann, Game Program Administrator, SD Game & Fish
Room 6: Pheasant Habitat Management
Sponsored by: Boyt
Solving the Habitat Puzzle for Pheasants and other Upland Wildlife
Positioning Winter, Nesting & Other Covers on Your Farm. Location, location, location. It's not just how much you have, but how well it's put together. Come learn where best to place the cover components birds depend upon on your farm.
- presented by Kurt Haroldson, Wildlife Research Biologist, MNDNR
Room 7: Hunting, Forest Wildlife & Predators
Sponsored by: MN DNR
Ruffed Grouse Habits and Habitat Management
Ruffed grouse are the most popular game birds in the Great Lakes region. Unsatisfied with bird numbers on your property? With thoughtful forest management, you can not only grow more ruffed grouse, but get paid for doing so. Come listen to some simple tricks to improve your land for grouse, and some savvy advice about expectations.
- presented by Dan Dessecker, Cons. Policy Director, Ruffed Grouse Society
Room 8: Special Programs
Sponsored by: Benelli
Surfing the Internet to Create your own Habitat Management Plan
The amount of resources available to private landowners on the Internet is just astounding. Learn how you can use those resouces and your own PC to create a fabulous wildlife habitat plan for own farm.
- presented by Dan Hare, PF Regional Wildlife Biologist, Montana/North Dakota
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
3:00pm - Stepping Into the Wilderness - It Might Be Right Outside Your Door!
We often have the idea that we have to go somewhere to find wilderness. But it may be right in your own backyard or neighborhood. Wilderness is more than a PLACE, it is the focus you bring to an adventure.
- presented by Marsha Berry from the WILD Institute
Room 10: Farm Bill and USDA Programs
Sponsored by: USDA
Climate Change Impacts on Habitat and Sportsmen
Climate change, global warming, the greenhouse effect. Whatever you call it, there are major implications on tap for sportsmen, and our hunting and fishing in the changing climate conditions that we will face in the future.
- presented by Dave Nomsen, VP of Governmental Affairs, Pheasants Forever. Saturday only
Room 11: Wetlands, Native Plants, and Invaders
Sponsored by: USFWS
Intelligent Wetland Development for Your Farm - Considerations in Restoration Programs and Ecology
Thinking about a wetland for your farm? There are plenty of things to think about when it comes to wetland development on your land. The folks in the USFWS have been doing this for a long time.
- presented by Mike Malling & Ron Knopik, Biologists, USFWS
4:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Get Kids in the Habitat: Go Fishing!
Basic tips, interactive demonstrations and handouts will help make your next fishing trip with kids successful and fun!
- presented by Minnesota DNR Minn Aqua Program
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Pointing Breeds
- presented by Rick Smith
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
Removing Trees in Grassland Habitats, Valuable Tools For the Landowner
Habitat Forever Habitat Specialist Dave Reuter will discuss chainsaw safety and proper technique to remove unwanted trees. ASV Inc will demonstrate the effectiveness of forestry mulchers/mowers removing invasive and other weed tree species. The ASV RC100 with Forestry Package is an incredible habitat tool.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Upgrading Old Grassland Habitat, Effective Methods to Rejuvenate Old Brome and Native Grass Fields Back To Productive Wildlife Habitats
Plus Great Follow-up Research To Prove Our Point! The state of Nebraska has been working on techniques to improve old CRP and other grasslands for nearly 10 years. Senior PF Staff Coordinator Pete Berthelsen will provide great information for landowners facing mid-contract management on CRP or wanting it improve old grassland field back to full wildlife production.
4:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
4:00pm - Pioneer Methods for Modern Times
What is a Dutch oven and what is its historical background? Learn basics on how to use these ovens to prepare great meals and great culinary memories! Even though the ovens won't be a-cookin', you'll still receive yummy recipes and info on additional resources to make your outdoor cookin'-GOOD EATIN!!
- presented by Luann Waters, Oklahoma LEP State Coordinator
5:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Panel - Q&A Session
- presented by Rick Smith, Tom Dokken, Jerry Ray Cacchio, Bob West
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
Old Native Grass Fields - to - Diverse Nesting and Brood Habitat
Step by step method to really improve those old rank fields of native grass and truly increase their habitat potential by planting native flowers and legumes.
- presented by Amy Carolan, Bonestroo Natural Resources
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Canada Thistle Management In Diverse Grasslands
One challenge of maintaining diverse native grass stands is controlling noxious weeds while still allowing the native forbs to flourish. Dr. Roger Becker, University of Minnesota Extension Agronomist has ongoing research on managing thistles and other noxious broadleaves in a prairie restoration. His techniques will range from initial species selection, mechanical, and chemical control methods. Great information on an important topic.
5:00pm - Seminar Rooms
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Sunday, January 20th
10:00am - Show Floor Stages
No seminars scheduled on Showfloor Stages.
10:00am - Seminar Rooms
No seminars scheduled in Seminar Rooms.
11:00am - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Creepers & Crawler or Reptiles & Amphibians?
An entertaining look at the value of reptiles andamphibians in our environment.
- presented by Dan Nedrelo
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Training and Care of Pointing Breeds
- presented by Rick Smith
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
The Best Of Pheasants Forever Television
Enjoy some of the great habitat building and hunting moments from Pheasants Forever Television with The Man Afield, Bill Sherck.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
The Pheasants Forever Prescribed Fire Manual, Effects on Local Chapters and Staff
This is an important program for chapter volunteers, especially those involved in prescribed burning.
- presented by Habitat Forever Staff and Jim Brown, President, NE California PF Chapter, Wildland & Prescribed Fire Consultant
11:00am - Seminar Rooms
Room 2:
Sponsored by: Country Vet
Tips for the Traveling Hunting Dog Owner
- presented by Dr. Martin Coffman
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
The Three Stages of Training a Finished Upland Retriever.
- presented by Todd Sterrett
Room 4: Bobwhite Quail Management
Sponsored by: Gander Mountain
The Secret Life of the Bobwhite
Did you know only 50% of quail are found by a good bird dog during a hunt? Most quail live and die within a year of their birth? Come hear about the secret life of the bobwhite quail.
- presented by Elsa Gallagher, Regional Wildlife Biologist, Quail Forever & Pheasants Forever
Room 5: Destinations & Directions in Conservation
Sponsored by: Scag
South Dakota: More than Just Pheasant hunting
Grouse? Sporty? These prairie cousins to pheasants take bird hunting to another level. Come listen to this focus on hunting opportunities for the 4 grouse species found in SD, where they are located, and factors affecting their numbers.
- presented by Tom Kirschenmann, Game Program Administrator, SD Game & Fish
Room 6: Pheasant Habitat Management
Sponsored by: Boyt
Nesting & Brood Cover Prescriptions for Pheasants and Quail on your Farm
Creating the right cover for upland birds means considering the separate needs of nesting hens and newly hatched chicks-which are not the same. Come learn about the current state of the art knowledge on habitat needs for the nesting and brood-rearing periods and the best mixes and vegetative management practices to apply to your farm.
- presented by Todd Bogenshutz - Upland Wildlife Biologist, Iowa DNR
Room 7: Hunting, Forest Wildlife & Predators
Sponsored by: MN DNR
Coyote Doctors - Giving Ol' Wiley a Dose of Medicine!
Predator Calling and It's Application Up Close and Personal -- Tips, techniques, and video instruction on how to dispense a little predator medicine to help the Pheasants.
- presented by Merris Miller and the South Dakota Coyote Doctors
Room 8: Special Programs
Sponsored by: Benelli
Partnering to GET MORE KIDS OUTDOORS!
Too many kids are spending too little time outdoors! Find out how Pheasants Forever, the MN DNR and the Pass-It-On Program are working together to change that... and how you can join in on the fun!!!
- presented by Mike Christenson, Pass-it-On Program / Jay Johnson, MNDNR / and Eran Sandquist, Pheasants Forever
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
1Journaling Your Outdoor Experiences
You decide, since there is no "one" way to journal...
Record your travels, hunting trips or special memories that stand out in our lives. Reduce stress or simply create a legacy that can be passed on to future generations. Discover how to begin a journal, use new techniques, and explore the endless possibilities of recording your outdoor experiences...
- presented by Luann Waters, Oklahoma LEP State Coordinator
Phoebe Atkinson, OH LEP State Coordinator
12:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
1Ringnecks Raising Rover
Learn the role young family members can play in raising and training the family pup.
- presented by Pine Shadow Kennels
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
1Advanced control and modern training equipment, retriever training
- presented by Tom Dokken
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
1Habitat Forever Habitat Specialists, The One Stop Shop For Landowners
Habitat Specialists Doug Roy and Matt Christensen give the history of Habitat Forever and Habitat Specialists. Landowners will learn how a Habitat Specialist can save them money, time, and headaches installing conservation and habitat projects. Chapter volunteers can learn how habitat specialists work and interact with chapters.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
1Upgrading Old Grassland Habitat, Effective Methods to Rejuvenate Old Brome and Native Grass Fields Back To Productive Wildlife Habitats
Plus Great Follow-up Research To Prove Our Point! The state of Nebraska has been working on techniques to improve old CRP and other grasslands for nearly 10 years. Senior PF Staff Coordinator Pete Berthelsen will provide great information for landowners facing mid-contract management on CRP or wanting it improve old grassland field back to full wildlife production.
12:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 2:
Sponsored by: Country Vet
"Gun Dogs...A-Z" - Frequently Asked Questions
- presented by Tom Poorker
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
The pheasant hunters, pheasant hunting outfit - caps, clothes and boots
- presented by Jerry Thoms
Room 4: Bobwhite Quail Management
Sponsored by: Gander Mountain
1Predator Control and Bobwhites: Effective management tool or expensive delusion?
Learn from a southern expert about how quail populations respond to predator management on the quail hunting plantations of Florida and Georgia.
- presented by Shane Wellendorf, Biologist, Tall Timbers Research Station, Tallhassee, FL.
Room 5: Destinations & Directions in Conservation
Sponsored by: Scag
1Upland Bird Destinations and Hunting
There's more to life than just Pheasants!! Learn a bit about Pheasants, and a lot more about the Rest. Expand your horizons!! Extend your season by hunting the other great upland birds--grouse, quail, and more. Where to go, and what to expect when you get there.
- presented by Larry Brown - Iowa Outdoor Writer
Room 6: Pheasant Habitat Management
Sponsored by: Boyt
1Diversified Upland Habitat Brood Strips
Just add water to create Pheasant Factories in the Arid West and elsewhere. Come share the experiences of pheasant managers in California and Montana that have applied some unorthodox management to growing pheasant numbers.
- presented by Ed Smith, Biologist (retired), California Fish & Game / John Grant, Biologist, Montana Fish & Game
Room 7: Hunting, Forest Wildlife & Predators
Sponsored by: MN DNR
1Mountain Lions - Myths and Mystery
The mysterious Mountain Lion has provided decades of spirited debate for interested folks. With the fortunes of big cats on the upswing recently, they are again a topic of conversation. In this presentation we'll talk about the basics of lion ecology and discuss their present situation in "pheasant country".
- presented by Dan Thompson, Biologist, South Dakota State University
Room 8: Special Programs
Sponsored by: Benelli
1Surfing the Internet to Create your own Habitat Management Plan
The amount of resources available to private landowners on the Internet is just astounding. Learn how you can use those resouces and your own PC to create a fabulous wildlife habitat plan for own farm.
- presented by Dan Hare, PF Regional Wildlife Biologist, Montana/North Dakota
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
1Cast-Away! Fly-Fishing 101
Learn the basics of fly-fishing, fly-casting techniques, equipment selection, entomology (looking for bugs!) and discover new fly-fishing destinations! Get ready for the season and explore a new adventure!
- presented by Jane Clark, Cabela's - Rogers, MN
1:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Tales with Tails
Ever wonder why pheasants scratch at the ground or why bears have short tails? Learn story answers to these and other questions. Animal folk tales with attitude!
- presented by Kevin Straus
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Spaniels and Flushing Breeds
- presented by Jerry Ray Cacchio
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
The Best Of Pheasants Forever Television
Enjoy some of the great habitat building and hunting moments from Pheasants Forever Television with The Man Afield, Bill Sherck.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Vegetation management on Natural Areas Using Herbicide
Responsible herbicide use to help make your habitat project a success is a great tool for landowners. Herbicides can help with site preparation, long term maintenance, and cleaning up problem areas. Tree plantings, prairie seedings, woody plant removal are all projects were chemicals can help improve the outcome. This is a subject that is hard to talk about in specifics because soils and other conditions vary greatly across the Upper Midwest. Rick Shulte, Territory Manager with UAP Distribution will help landowners determine what might work best.
1:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
How to Lay a Good Foundation which will help your puppy mature into a happy, balanced dog.
- presented by Tracy Harmeyer
Room 4: Bobwhite Quail Management
Sponsored by: Gander Mountain
The Redneck's Guide to Quail Management - Birds Gone Wild!
An entirely entertaining talk! Find out how "White Trash Cover" can increase bird numbers on your farm. You'll also pick up a litany of four-letter words (all clean!) that quail biologists use in their management activities.
- presented by Scott Sudkamp, Private Lands Conservationist, Missouri DOC
Room 5: Destinations & Directions in Conservation
Sponsored by: Scag
Wingshooting: Its Future. The Facts about Steel vs. Lead in Upland Hunting
Ever wondered what is the best steel shot size for pheasants? Worried about ballistics and knockdown power? What is myth and reality in the lead vs. steel shot debate? There is scientific data that can help you.
- presented by Marty Eby & Ken Kenyon - Recreational Safety Officers, IADNR
Room 6: Pheasant Habitat Management
Sponsored by: Boyt
Driving Forces: Real vs. Imagined Factors that Steer Pheasant Numbers Up or Down
Learn how to focus your pheasant management efforts where they will have the greatest impact. Use the facts of pheasant population dynamics to separate myth from reality, set goals, and accomplish them.
- presented by Kurt Haroldson, Wildlife Research Biologist, MNDNR
Room 7: Hunting, Forest Wildlife & Predators
Sponsored by: MN DNR
Fangs and Feathers: Are the Predators Eating My Limit of Pheasants?
Learn about the life history of skunk, raccoon, red fox, coyote, and bobcat. How many are there? What do they eat? What are the potential interactions between predation, habitat, and pheasant populations?
- presented by Dr. Bill Clark, Professor of Animal Ecology, Iowa State University
Room 8: Special Programs
Sponsored by: Benelli
Photographing in the Outdoors - Wildlife and More!!
At the age of 8, armed with a Kodak Brownie camera, Mitch stalked animals on their northern Minnesota farm, capturing them for 4-H photography projects. Today, Mitch is a regular contributor to Outdoor Life and many other magazines and companies in the hunting and fishing industry.
- presented by Mitch Kezar, Wildlife and Outdoors Photographer, Windigo Images, Minnetonka, MN.
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
"Everyone is Welcome"
"Discover the efforts made through the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program that reach underserved audiences. Learn how this incredible program is involving women from ages 18 to 80! We invite our audience to enjoy outdoor recreation by exploring, learning, and growing closer to nature. The ladies of BOW will hike you down the trial and connect you with the outdoors in your area! Bring your calendars to record all the fun opportunities coming your way!
- presented by Diane Lueck, Linda Bylander
BOW Becoming an Outdoors Woman - Minnesota
Room 11: Wetlands, Native Plants, and Invaders
Sponsored by: USFWS
Intelligent Wetland Development for Your Farm - Considerations in Restoration Programs and Ecology
Thinking about a wetland for your farm? There are plenty of things to think about when it comes to wetland development on your land. The folks in the USFWS have been doing this for a long time.
- presented by Mike Malling and Ron Knopik, Biologists, USFWS, MN
2:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
River to the Sea
Take a journey down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico and beyond as you explore the wonderful world of fish, turtles, sharks and more!
- presented by the Underwater Adventures Aquarium
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Pointing Breeds
- presented by Rick Smith
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
Effective Tree Plantings For Upland Wildlife, Woody Winter Cover Projects
Habitat Specialist Dan Cain and Wiconsin DNR Forester Janette Cain will talk about planning and installing quality woody winter cover projects.
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Managing your Habitat Area to Reduce the Impact of Predation on Upland Birds through Habitat Manipulation
Fancy titles for a program that will help you identify important habitat areas on your farm, and how to manipulate habitat to reduce the impact of predation. Minnesota DNR Private Lands Biologist Joe Stangel will give landowners great ideas on how to improve their wildlife areas.
2:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 3:
Sponsored by: Sportsman's Warehouse
Beyond Traditional Pheasant - "More Than Cream of Mushroom Soup"
- presented by Chef John Schumacher
Room 4: Bobwhite Quail Management
Sponsored by: Gander Mountain
Bringing Back Bob on Bill's Farms - Practical, Pictorial, Real-Life Management
Twelve coveys on 60 acres? Listen to great quail restoration success stories with this detailed review of a Missouri private landowner's intensive habitat management efforts on two small farms--a CRP farm and an Ozark Border fescue/woodland farm.
- presented by Bill White, Private Lands Program Supervisor, Missouri DOC
Room 5: Destinations & Directions in Conservation
Sponsored by: Scag
Conservation Gone to the Dogs - Minnesota's K-9 Law Enforcement Unit
Two Minnesota conservation officers and their canine companions Saber and Hunter share how this team takes a bite out of wildlife-related crime. Bring a dog biscuit and lots of questions for this fabulous presentation.
- presented by MN Conservation Officers Todd Kanieski and Travis Muyres
Room 6: Pheasant Habitat Management
Sponsored by: Boyt
Keeping the White Wolf at Bay
Linking Winter Cover Solutions with Bird Survival Debating the most important limiting factor is for upland birds is an interesting ivory tower argument. Bottom line - make sure to plan for the worst case situation, if you want to cut the time it takes populations to rebound from the Hundred Year Storm.
- presented by Ben Bigalke - Wildlife Biologist, Pheasants Forever / Gary Wyatt, Extension Forester, USDA
Room 7: Hunting, Forest Wildlife & Predators
Sponsored by: MN DNR
Managing Your Farm for Monster Whitetails
Whether you own 20 or 200 acres, deer management is about all location and habitat quality. Learn effective habitat practices for whitetails, what you need to create the cover they prefer, and other tips to improve the quality of deer and increase your hunting success.
- presented by Marrett Grund, Deer Biologist, MN DNR
Room 8: Special Programs
Sponsored by: Benelli
"Hey, Ma!! There's Dollars in Them Bushes!!"
The trees and shrubs in your windbreaks and buffers make great wildlife cover, but did you know they could create additional income? No, folks, this isn't leasing. Come see how managed habitat can produce things like fruits, nuts, energy, and clean water that can be sold to create more funds to expand your wildlife cover.
- presented by Richard Straight, Lead Agroforester, USDA Forest Service - National Agroforestry Center
Room 9: Family Seminar Room
Sponsored by: Pizza Ranch
Fishin' for Fun!
Experience the thrill of fishing!
Learn how to get started in the sport and how to introduce it to the beginners. Discover how to tie certain fishing knots, use basic equipment and introduce strategies to make your outings fun, successful and productive.
Catch the fishing fever!!
- presented by AJay Winter, Iowa DNR
Room 11: Wetlands, Native Plants, and Invaders
Sponsored by: USFWS
Creatures from the Black Lagoon!!!
Between Flying Carp (no kidding) and public water facilities succumbing to creeping suffocation, invasive aquatic animals and plants are making life difficult out there on the water. Find out just how dangerous it's getting in this informative session that will surprise and amaze you.
- presented by Mike Hoff, Biologist, USFWS
3:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Cabelas Family/Youth Stage
Upland Adventures with Dash & Dez
Dez Young and his famous setter take you along on their upland adventures.
- presented by Dez Young
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
GPS, Astro
- presented by Ted Gartner, Garmin
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 1 - All Service Vehicles
Reconstructing Small Native Prairie Environments
Prairies for Schools or maybe a backyard or small prairie plot where the objective is to recreate the native prairie. Trying to replicate a native prairie is an extremely educational, time consuming, and rewarding experience. This program will help your project be a success.
- presented by Agrecol Native Seed Company & Clay Frazer, Southeast Wisconsin Habitat Specialist
Habitat Forever Seminar Stage 2 - Chevrolet
Old Native Grass Fields - to - Diverse Nesting and Brood Habitat
Step by step method to really improve those old rank fields of native grass and truly increase their habitat potential by planting native flowers and legumes.
- presented by Amy Carolan, Bonestroo Natural Resources
3:00pm - Seminar Rooms
Room 4: Bobwhite Quail Management
Sponsored by: Gander Mountain
Managing Your Grasslands for Maximum Birds with Minimal Cost
Whether you are talking quail or pheasants, tired unmanaged cover needs a boost to stay productive. Learn common sense, and easily applied techniques that can help you grow more birds on your farm.
- presented by Joe Stangel, MNDNR Private Lands Biologist
Room 6: Pheasant Habitat Management
Sponsored by: Boyt
Solving the Habitat Puzzle for Pheasants and other Upland Wildlife
Positioning Winter, Nesting & Other Covers on Your Farm. Location, location, location. It's not just how much you have, but how well it's put together. Come learn where best to place the cover components birds depend upon on your farm.
- presented by Kurt Haroldson, Wildlife Research Biologist, MNDNR
4:00pm - Show Floor Stages
Purina Bird Dog Bonanza Stage
Panel - Q&A Session
- presented by Rick Smith, Tom Dokken, Jerry Ray Cacchio, Bob West
Conducting a Prescribed Burn 101
This is not a training course! You will walk through a Power Point program that shows the preparation, implementation, and follow-up of a prescribed fire on CREP land in Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for landowners to experience the ultimate safe fire.
- presented by Dennis Pederson, Upper Minnesota River Habitat Specialist, Ryan Fischer, Central Wisconsin Habitat Specialist
4:00pm - Seminar Rooms
No seminars scheduled in Seminar Rooms.