Donor Stories

Supporting Conservation for the Long Haul

Hunting, fishing, and conservation—Monty Lewis’ family instilled these traditions into him as a young boy. Now, he is stewarding the land with a planned gift to the Call of the Uplands campaign.

A Love of the Land

Raised to respect and protect the natural world, Bill and Alicia James wanted to pass on these values to future generations. See how their support for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever will do just that.

A Heritage That Emerged From the Land, And Is Now Leaving a Legacy For the Next Generation

The connection and respect for the upper Midwest pheasant population started for us when we were growing up in east-central South Dakota. Pheasant hunts were a time of fun, fellowship, and extended family gatherings.

We Need You...Today and Tomorrow

For Kent and Theresa Heyborne, conservation has been a philanthropic priority for their family for many years. See how they are making a difference for wildlife and wild places today—and for future generations.

A Strategy to Maximize Their Support

When Howie and Mike Fitz returned to the fields they hunted during their adolescence, they saw firsthand the negative changes to wildlife habitat. This experience is part of what drove them to take action.

Continuing the Tradition for the Next Generation

For Steve Garry, pheasant hunting began as a boy with his dad and brothers. Today, he is proud to continue the tradition with his own family. In fact, Steve has found a way to ensure the tradition can carry on forever.

Forever Is a Long Time...And We Like That!

Have you ever asked yourself, "What will happen to the wildlife habitat on my property after I'm gone?" If so, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have many permanent habitat protection tools available for you. It's just a matter of finding the one that best suits your needs.

A Best Friend to Wildlife Habitat

Owen Demo understands the significance of increasing his support. His efforts help Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make a greater impact by creating, restoring, and permanently protecting wildlife habitat, while also preserving the legacy of our hunting heritage.

In Memory of Her Son: A Gift of Land

Katie Bjorge shared her giving story at the Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic event. Katie and her husband gifted their farm to Pheasants Forever in honor of their son, Willy.

Growing Together, a Legacy for Future Generations

As with most good things, the Habitat Legacy Society began because of the vision and leadership of a passionate individual.

"It's in Honor of Dad..."

The square mile of land doesn't look like much right now—a nap of sorghum holding down the sand and waiting for another merciful pass from the irrigation pivot—but Rob Peterson sees it as much more. He sees the prairie it once was and the prairie it will become again.

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