Hear the latest upland habitat research from the country’s leading experts
By Andy Edwards, Quail Forever Program Manager
If you are an upland hunting enthusiast who wants to know more about the birds you pursue and the habitat they rely on, then join us for the Upland Bird Technical & Student Poster Sessions at the Denny Sanford Premier Center (Rooms 8, 9, and 10) Saturday, March, 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.!
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This 1-day event packs years of experience and research into a handful of presentations and posters. You’ll have a chance to interact with some of today’s leading researchers on quail, pheasants, and other upland birds. Join us as we “nerd out” on all things upland bird related.
The event features an incredible lineup. Dr. James Martin of the University of Georgia, Dr. Dwayne Elmore of Tall Timbers Research Station, Grant Ravary, MS student at Ohio State University, and PF/QF’s Dr. Jessica McGuire and Dr. Scott Taylor will be presenting the latest information on habitat management.
Speaker sessions will range from 15- to 30-minutes, and there will be time for questions from the audience. Morning sessions repeat in the afternoon, and all are free and open to the public. Come soak up a wealth of knowledge to share with your friends and put in practice where you hunt.
In conjunction with our Upland Bird Technical Sessions, we will also be hosting our first ever Student Poster Session. This exciting new addition will showcase college students’ research from around the country.
Research topics include bobwhite quail, pheasants, female hunters, automated recording units (ARUs), and more! It’s set to be a great learning experience and a beneficial event for our student participants as well.
Posters will be displayed in the back of the room (Rooms 8, 9, & 10) while the technical presentations are given. Students will be available at their posters for discussion from 11-12 and 3-4 p.m. for one-on-one conversations and in-depth explanations of their research. Session attendees will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite poster and student participants will be awarded prizes for their efforts based on voting. Voting will be open Saturday, March 1st at noon and close Saturday, March 2nd at 4:00 p.m.
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Come out and join us at the Denny Sanford Premier Center (Rooms 8, 9, and 10) Saturday, March, 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.! Remember, these sessions are Free and Open to the Public!
Program Schedule
2024 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic:
Upland Bird Technical and Student Poster Sessions
Denny Stanford Premier Center Rooms 8, 9, & 10
| Time |
Topic |
Speaker(s) |
| Morning |
|
Brief opening and introductions |
Dr. Jess McGuire, Quail Forever |
| 9:00 |
Why is Upland Game Bird Conservation So Hard, Yet So Great? |
Dr. James Martin, University of Georgia |
| 9:30 |
Scaled Quail Habitat Selection and Survival With Implications For Managers |
Dr. Dwayne Elmore, Tall Timbers Research Station |
| 10:00 |
Toward a Return-on-Investment Approach to Pheasant Management |
Dr. Scott Taylor, Pheasants Forever |
| 10:30 |
New Tools For Managing Pheasant Habitat Connectivity |
Grant Ravary, Ohio State University |
| 11:00-12:00 |
Poster Session: View posters, discuss with students, and vote! |
Vote Now |
| Afternoon |
|
Brief opening and introductions |
Dr. Jess McGuire, Quail Forever |
| 1:00 |
What's Good for the Woods is Good for the Wildlife: Economic and Ecological Importance of Improving Forest Health on Private Lands |
Dr. DJ McNeil, University of Kentucky |
| 1:30 |
The Largest-Ever Moment to Conserve Grasslands in the Great Plains |
Dr. Dirac Twidwell, Univserity of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| 2:00 |
From Birds to Biome: Buildling a Framework for Conservation Action in the Sagebrush Steppe |
Dr. Dave Naugle, University of Montana |
| 2:30 |
Beef, Bullets and Birds: Why We All Need to Participate in Conservation |
Julia Debes, WLFW Communciations Director |
| 3:00-4:00 |
Poster Session: View posters, discuss with students, and vote! |
Vote Now |
The 2024 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic will take place at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls on March 1-3. Tickets and more information can be found at: PheasantFest.org.