About - Pheasants Forever Linn County

A Local Iowa Chapter

Welcome to Linn County Pheasants Forever – Chapter #45

We are a passionate group of conservationists, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts dedicated to protecting our natural heritage in Linn County, Iowa. Through habitat restoration, education, and community engagement, we work to ensure future generations can enjoy the outdoors.

Our Mission

We focus on:

Conserving vital habitat for pheasants, wildlife, pollinators, native plants, and wildflowers
Preserving our outdoor traditions and hunting heritage
Engaging our community through initiatives like No Child Left Indoors
Educating both youth and adults about conservation and the outdoors
Advocating for policies and programs that support healthy habitats and outdoor recreation

Why Local Chapters Matter

Pheasants Forever is unique among national conservation organizations. Our chapter model allows local chapters like ours to keep 100% of the funds we raise. This means every dollar you contribute stays in Iowa, directly supporting projects that benefit our local wildlife and communities.

While we benefit from the power and influence of a national organization on federal and state policy, we decide which projects to fund right here at home.

Get Involved

The best way to support our mission is to become a member and join us at our annual Linn County Pheasants Forever Banquet. This event is the primary fundraiser for our local R3 efforts — Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation.

Our R3 goals include:

Growing participation in hunting, shooting sports, and outdoor activities
Keeping current outdoor enthusiasts engaged and active

Learn more about our R3 initiatives below and discover how your support helps strengthen our chapter, Iowa Pheasants Forever, and the national organization.

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Our Local Habitat Projects

We actively partner with local organizations, neighboring chapters, and Iowa conservation groups to support and participate in a wide range of habitat projects, including hands-on habitat field events. Through these collaborations, we engage youth in education, safety training, and field-based conservation projects while working to restore and preserve public lands for future generations.

Our fundraising efforts directly support habitat initiatives across six area counties, including projects in Buffalo Creek, Jones County, Linn County and Delaware County. These initiatives include critical land acquisitions that conserve habitat for wildlife, pollinators, native plants, and flowers, while also expanding public access to outdoor spaces.

These efforts are made possible through our annual fundraising banquet, Heroes Hunt, and generous contributions from our local community. Each year, nearly 240 people attend our annual banquet, helping us raise the funds that are reinvested directly back into our community to support conservation, education, and public land stewardship.

Learn more of our R3 efforts

Welcome to Linn County Pheasants Forever – Chapter #45

We are a dedicated group of conservationists, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts committed to protecting and enhancing the natural heritage of Linn County, Iowa. Through habitat improvement, education, and community outreach, we strive to ensure that future generations can enjoy the outdoors for years to come.

Our Mission

We are focused on:

Conserving critical habitat for pheasants, wildlife, pollinators, native plants, and wildflowers
Preserving our rich outdoor traditions and hunting heritage
Engaging the community through programs like No Child Left Indoors
Educating youth and adults on conservation and outdoor stewardship
Advocating for policies and initiatives that support healthy habitats and outdoor recreation

Why Local Chapters Matter

Pheasants Forever stands apart from other national conservation groups. Our unique chapter model allows local chapters to retain 100% of the funds they raise. That means every dollar contributed in Linn County stays in Iowa and directly supports projects that benefit our local wildlife and communities.

We gain the strength and national voice of Pheasants Forever on federal and state policy issues, while maintaining full control over how we invest those funds right here at home.

Get Involved

The most impactful way to support our mission is by becoming a member and attending our annual Linn County Pheasants Forever Banquet. This event serves as our primary fundraiser and powers our local R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation) efforts.

Our R3 goals are to:

Grow participation in hunting, shooting sports, and outdoor activities
Keep current outdoor enthusiasts active and engaged

Learn more about our R3 initiatives below to see how your support strengthens our local chapter, Iowa Pheasants Forever, and the national organization.

Leave your Mark with a Donation

Because of generous supporters like you, Pheasants Forever continues to protect and enhance habitat for pheasants, quail, and other wildlife you care about. Your financial support ensures that vital conservation, education, and land-management efforts can thrive today and well into the future.

You can make a lasting impact by including a charitable gift to Pheasants Forever in your will or overall estate and financial plans. This simple and meaningful act creates a legacy that supports habitat improvements, public awareness, and conservation programs for generations to come.

“Contact” above to connect with your local Linn County chapter. With thoughtful planning, your generosity will help sustain and grow our mission for years ahead.

What Can You Do To Help?

Please explore our website and discover more about the Linn County Pheasants Forever. You'll find detailed information on all our activities and upcoming events.

Become a Pheasants Forever member or sponsor
Attend our annual banquet
Volunteer your time or resources to our chapter

Organizational History

Our local chapter, Pheasants Forever #45 was founded in 1983, in Linn County, Iowa. Our Chapter's board and volunteers assist in our communities to conserve critical habitat for wildlife, butterflies, native plants and flowers, preserve outdoor heritage traditions, acquire land to create wildlife areas for public use and enjoyment, engage our community and assist with initiative that "No Child is Left Indoors".

Pheasants Forever was co-founded on a national level in 1982 by co-workers at the St. Paul Minnesota Pioneer Press and Dispatch. Outdoor editor Dennis Anderson and national advertising director Jeff Finden were the co-founders who both recognized a need for habitat restoration and preservation to ensure the future of pheasants and other wildlife.

PF's first publication entitled "Rooster Tales," published in February 1983. This became the forerunner of today's Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation. The fledgling PF held its first banquet on April 15, 1983, drawing 800 people at the inaugural banquet. In January 2007, PF's third-ever National Pheasant Fest in Des Moines, Iowa, became the largest event in PF history, drawing over 24,500 attendees over a three-day span.

Twenty-five years after its inception, Pheasants Forever has become a grassroots, nationwide upland conservation movement - a national conservation powerhouse. The organization has grown to 110,000 members with over 600 chapters across the U.S. and Canada. Nationwide, Pheasants Forever has spent $260 million on program expenditures, which have helped fund 347,000 habitat projects affecting 4.4 million acres across North America. Along the way, PF has continued to employ the same unique organizational model of empowering local chapters to determine how 100 percent of their locally-raised conservation funds are spent. This local control allows chapters to see the fruits of their chapter efforts in their own communities.

Linn County Pheasants Forever - About Us Page

A Local Iowa Chapter

Our Mission

Why Local Chapters Matter

Get Involved

Our Local Habitat Projects

Learn more of our R3 efforts

Our Mission

Why Local Chapters Matter

Get Involved

Leave your Mark with a Donation

What Can You Do To Help?

Organizational History