About Women on the Wing
Women on the Wing chapters have the same goals as traditional Pheasants Forever chapters but are typically led and made up of women members. These chapters provide a unique space for women to engage with conservation in an environment that provides a sense of belonging, ownership and camaraderie that can be challenging to replicate in a co-ed setting. A major function of these chapters is to host events that recruit and support women along their conservation journey. The initiative also aims to empower women to be confident and competent outdoorswomen. In the same way that biodiversity supports healthy ecosystems, diverse chapters and membership provide the greatest impact to conservation. Volunteers are integral in our efforts to protect upland habitat and grow our hunting community. Become involved in a Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever Women on the Wing chapter today.
- Chapters determine how 100% of locally raised conservation funds will be spent
- Only national conservation organization that operates through this truly grassroots structure
- Women on the Wing chapters are located across the country
Share Your Story
We encourage women to submit their stories through the button on this page to share their unique experiences and perspectives in the outdoor community. By submitting, you'll have the opportunity to be featured in the PF or QF Journal, helping to inspire others and highlight the important contributions women make to conservation and outdoor pursuits.
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Women, Wine & Wild Game
Going Beyond the Bird
Our Women, Wine & Wild Game events gather women that are interested in sustainable food sourcing, hunting, or who otherwise have an affinity for the outdoors. The events demonstrate the connections between land stewardship and opportunities to hunt wild game, while also fostering a greater understanding of the Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever mission. These events have been used to kick-off Women on the Wing chapters or to engage more women in the organization.
Recipe for Success
- Featured wild game recipes
- "Hunters Fund Conservation" presentation
- Personal testimonies of connections to the land and hunting
- Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever mission
- Encourage involvement with the organization
Conservation Outreach
Engaging Women Landowners
There are about 1 million women farmers and ranchers in the United States, owning one-third of all working lands. An additional 87 million acres are owned by non-operating women landowners. There is an opportunity to connect with women landowners and operators. Our Conservation Outreach programs engage landowners and operators through women-tailored conservation workshops and learning opportunities.
Women Caring for the Land Events
Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever works with the Women's Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN) and drawing on shared experiences of providing conservation outreach. Through WFAN's work, we know that women prefer to learn about conservation from other women in an informal "learning circle" format, and want to see themselves and their values reflected in outreach materials, expressed in non-technical language. The WFAN program serves women farmland landowners who are interested in learning more about conservation. Women Caring for the LandSM and Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever has been working to hold these events across several states including Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota and Wisconsin thus far.
Women on the Wing Chapters
Making a Difference in Your Community
Women on the Wing chapters have the same goals as traditional chapters. Volunteers are integral in our fight to protect wildlife and preserve our hunting heritage. Become involved in a Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever chapter today.
- Chapters determine how 100% of locally raised conservation funds will be spent
- Only national conservation organization that operates through this truly grassroots structure
- Women on the Wing chapters are located across the country