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Linn County Pheasants Forever Hosts Successful Elite Member Slam at Cedar Ridge Brewery
Swisher, Iowa — During the second week of May 2026, the Linn County Chapter of Pheasants Forever (Chapter 45) gathered at the scenic Cedar Ridge Brewery near Swisher for the Elite Member Slam, a special event designed to strengthen the chapter and advance its mission of habitat conservation and upland wildlife protection.
The event brought together dedicated members, volunteers, and supporters in a relaxed, social atmosphere at one of eastern Iowa’s popular craft breweries. Attendees enjoyed good conversation, great beverages, and the camaraderie that defines the Pheasants Forever community while focusing on an important goal: growing and energizing the chapter’s membership base.
The Elite Member Slam served as a key initiative in Pheasants Forever’s organizational membership drive. The gathering encouraged current members to recruit new supporters and highlighted the benefits of becoming an Elite Member — Pheasants Forever’s higher-level membership tier that provides additional support for critical conservation work across Iowa and beyond.
“This type of event is exactly what helps our chapter thrive,” said a Linn County Pheasants Forever representative. “Bringing people together in a fun setting allows us to connect, share our passion for the outdoors, and reinforce our commitment to conserving pheasants, quail, and the habitats they depend on.”
Pheasants Forever’s mission emphasizes habitat improvement, public access to hunting and wildlife areas, youth education, and advocacy for sound conservation policies. Events like the Elite Member Slam play a vital role in building the strong local leadership needed to carry out that mission effectively in Linn County and surrounding areas.
The chapter extends its thanks to Cedar Ridge Brewery for hosting the event and to all the members who attended and showed their continued support. With strong momentum heading into the rest of 2026, Linn County Pheasants Forever remains focused on habitat projects, youth engagement, and expanding its impact for future generations of hunters and conservationists.
For more information about the Linn County Pheasants Forever Chapter, upcoming events, or how to get involved, visit linncopf.org or follow them on Facebook at @IowaLinnCoPF.
Past Events
2024 Heroes Hunt
Saturday, October 5, 2024
The 2024 HEROES HUNT occurred Saturday October 5, 2024 all current and retired law enforcement and first responders. Thanks to Doug Wyman of our chapter for guiding, for Kim Wyman for leading us in the National Anthem and to board members for volunteering to clean birds! We appreciate our board and sponsors Kinetic Dog Food and Highland Hunting and project partner Corridor Outdoor Adventures for coordination of gifts for the attendees.
- In order to conduct this full day event we are seeking sponsors. (see contact info below)
- This Heroes Hunt registration is open to first responders and law enforcement officers (LEOs) (current or retired).
- PLEASE NOTE this event will be a FULL DAY event - stay tuned for event details! You won't want to miss the fun!
Participants in the Heroes Hunt were assisted by professional guides with their trained gundogs. Personal gundogs were not permitted in the field. All hunters enjoyed a Highland Hideaway lunch and had the opportunity to win raffle prizes that directly supported Linn County Pheasants Forever habitat projects.
All participants were required to walk in tall grass over rough terrain. Each selected hunter possessed a valid Iowa hunting license and was a current member of Pheasants Forever. A Pheasants Forever annual membership costs only $35 and includes a membership card, window decal, and a five-issue subscription to the Pheasants Forever Journal magazine. Licenses and memberships were available for purchase at Highland Hideaway on the day of the event.
Hunters provided their own shotguns and were required to wear blaze orange and eye protection. Ammunition was provided and distributed by their field guides.
Applications were accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to limited participant slots, the application process closed on September 15.
Participants received lunch on the day of their hunt and had the chance to win raffle prizes supporting Linn County Pheasants Forever’s habitat, outreach, and education projects in and around Linn County.
This event was offered free of charge to all selected participants. To help cover costs and continue offering the hunt at no charge, the chapter sought sponsors and raffle donations.
For photos of past events, check out this photo library Photo Gallery - Pheasants Forever Linn County - 45
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Ryan through Highland Hideaway. For raffle item donations, please contact Tina Elwood Gehrke at elwoodgehrke@gmail.com.
Pass it On! Outdoor Mentors Collaboration
Date(s): Friday, January 15, 2021
In January 2021, Linn County Pheasants Forever volunteer Tina Elwood Gehrke, along with partners from Corridor Outdoor Adventures, provided hats to young adult hunters participating in a beginner pheasant hunting experience at Highland Hideaway Hunting.
During two hosted events, seven participants enjoyed hands-on training while learning to hunt pheasants. Johnson County Conservation provided safety officers, while Highland Hideaway guides Steve Ries and Chewy Garcia led the hunts. Check out Corridor Outdoor Adventures - Non-Profit Organization in the corridor between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, Iowa for further info on the event.
LinnCoPF Tree Display at 2019 Cedar Rapids Festival of Trees
Date(s): Nov 09 - 10, 2019
Hours: 9:00 AM
Take a stroll through our Winter Wonderland at the Festival of Trees. Come see the Pheasants Forever sponsored tree, led by Tina Elwood Gehrke, which was decorated by the Corridor Clay Crushers Collegiate shooting sports team and local shooting sports student athletes.
This event is hosted by the Cedar Rapids JayCees which features decorated holiday trees and festive displays as well as a Holiday Market. There will be a special treat for youth attendees will be able to stop into Santa's Workshop for a snack, a holiday craft and an opportunity to snap a selfie with the big guy himself. Adults won't go home empty handed either. Our Holiday Market will feature several businesses offering cash and carry items and samples of their holiday goods and products. What a great way to support our local community.
For details of the event, check out the Cedar Rapids Festival of Trees Facebook page. Click here to like and follow LinnCoPF on Facebook!
Women in the Outdoors Workshop
Date(s): Saturday, November 09, 2019
Hours: 9:00 AM
Beyond BOW - Upland Bird Hunting
Join Becoming an Outdoors Woman, Iowa County and Linn County Pheasants Forever Chapters, and the Iowa DNR their Upland Bird Hunt Weekend on November 9th and 10th in Homestead, IA. The event centers around the habitat, the hunt, and the harvest.
Hunters will gather Saturday morning to begin learning about pheasant and other upland bird habitat and how they're biology impacts hunting tactics for a successful hunt. The afternoon will focus on firearms, clothing and other necessary equipment and wrap up with shooting practice and a "mock hunt". Saturday evening will include lessons on hunting dogs and how to get started training them.
Sunday morning will feature the hunt and upon return, instructors will be on hand to demonstrate how to field dress and share their favorite recipes and crafts using pheasant feathers.
Please note:
This is an active, skills-based event. Come prepared to get muddy, and dressed for the variable fall weather. We will do quite a bit of walking on varying terrain! Shotguns, ammunition, and orange vests will be provided, but participants may also bring their own equipment.
We have 20 gauge shotguns available for check out, if you'd like to use one, please make sure to note this in the registration.
All participants are required to complete hunter education prior to attending. Visit www.iowadnr.gov/huntered to check out the various ways you can complete the course or to locate a class in your area.
Participants are required to purchase an Iowa hunting license and habitat stamp prior to attending. You can purchase online or to locate a retailer in your area.
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Lodging
Lodging is on your own. Below are some suggested places to stay in the area.
Zuber's Homestead Hotel - 2206 44th Avenue, Homestead, IA 52236 - 800-491-9631
Die Heimat Country Inn Bed & Breakfast - 4434 V Street, Homestead, IA 52236 - 319-250-5147
Ramada by Wyndham Williamsburg and Wasserbahn Waterpark - 2211 U Ave, Williamsburg, IA 52361 - 800-946-5338
Holiday Inn Express Coralville - 970 25th Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 - 877-859-5095
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Agenda
Homestead Welfare Club - Homestead, Iowa
November 9-10, 2019
Saturday, November 9
9:00–10:00: Registration
10:00–10:30 Welcome & Introductions
10:30–11:30 Upland Birds - Their Habitat and Where to Hunt
Habitat Specifics
Pheasant & Quail Biology
Places to Hunt
11:30–3:00 Travel to trap club for Lunch (Provided) and Fireamrs Safety & Handling
Firearm & Ammunition Selection
Where to Obtain Equipment
Firearms Shooting (Sporting Clays)
3:00–3:30 Break and head to Welfare Club
3:30–5:30 Hunting Gear & Tactics
Selecting the Right Gear
Hunting Methods & Conditions
Hunter Safety & Ethics
Mock Upland Bird Hunt
5:30–7:00 Supper (Provided)
7:00–8:30 Hunting Dogs
Hunting Dog Breeds & Their Traditional Uses
Selecting a Puppy
Tips to Field Training
Sunday, November 10
6:30–7:30: Breakfast (Provided)
8:00–11:00 Mentored Upland Bird Hunt
11:00–12:00 The Harvest
Field Dressing, Cleaning & Cooking
Recipies & Crafts to Use the Harvest
12:00–12:30 Wrap-Up & Depart
Linn County Fair 2019 (Annual Event)
Date(s): Thursday, June 27, 2019
Hours: 9:00 AM
Linn County PF Board members Doug, Kim, Wade, and Julia assisted Linn County Iowa Pheasants Forever during the 2019 Linn County Fair Youth Day located in Central City at 201 Central City Road 52214! We were even lucky to have royalty associated with our board as youth Julia was the 2019 Linn County Fair Princess!
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LinnCoPF Pollinator and Monarch Workshop and Open House
Date(s): Monday, May 20, 2019
Hours: 6:30 PM
The Linn County Pheasants Forever is partnering in this event with Monarchs of Eastern Iowa
What you can plant at YOUR house to help our pollinators? Come join Pheasants Forever and Monarchs in Eastern Iowa to learn how you can make an impact locally to pollinator insects and monarch butterflies. See what simple things you can do to help from your own house. Come join us at the Ely Public Library.
Habitat of pollinators are critical to all foods that we eat! Want to make an impact to help their habitat? Come to this open-house to make an impact in our community. All ages are welcome.
This event is hosted by Linn County Pheasants Forever (non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in and around Linn County).
Please Friend Linn Co PF on Facebook: Linn County, Iowa Pheasants Forever
More about Linn County PF can be seen on their website: http://www.linncopf.org/
LinnCoPF Education at Ely Iowa Street Party Summer Kickoff
Date(s): Monday, May 20, 2019
Hours: 6:30 PM
The Linn County Pheasants Forever has partnered with the Ely Library with this Education and Outreach even to educate families on shooting sports and projects that Linn County PF has done in Linn County. Come and enjoy a simulation laser fire system at the Ely Public Library. Educate that shooting sports is in local schools and American Legions. Share that habitat of pollinators are critical to all foods that we eat! All ages are welcome.
This event is hosted by Linn County Pheasants Forever (non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in and around Linn County).
Please Friend Linn Co PF on Facebook: Linn County, Iowa Pheasants Forever
More about Linn County PF can be seen on their website: http://www.linncopf.org/
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LinnCoPF Pollinator Workshop and Seed Ball Sharing to 1st 10 Bikers
Date(s): Thursday, May 09, 2019
Hours: 6:45 PM
We are fortunate to have bike trails in our communities, what a better way to help spread pollinator insects and monarch butterfly habitat than along our trail system! Come ride with the Wednesday Night Bike Club and join in this knowledge sharing! We will leave Kickstand and take the trail to Hoover Park pavilion to see the presentation at 6:45.
The Linn County Pheasants Forever hosted a "Pollinator Pop" (pollinator seed ball) workshop and open house in Fall 2018 with the Thursday Night Czech Village Bikers of Cedar Rapids, IA. During this event we will share the importance of us helping with habitat along the bike trail systems.
Habitat of pollinators are critical to all foods that we eat!
This event is hosted by Linn County Pheasants Forever (non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in and around Linn County).
Please Friend Linn Co PF on Facebook: Linn County, Iowa Pheasants Forever
More about Linn County PF can be seen on their website: http://www.linncopf.org/
LinnCoPF & Linn Co Conservation Seed Ball Making
Date(s): Monday, May 06, 2019
Hours: 6:00 PM
The Linn County Pheasants Forever attends this event with Linn County Conservation at the Lowe Park in Marion. What you can plant at YOUR house to help our pollinators? Come join Pheasants Forever and Linn Co Conservation to learn how you can make an impact locally to pollinator insects and monarch butterflies. Habitat of pollinators are critical to all foods that we eat! Want to make an impact to help their habitat? Come to this open-house to make an impact in our community. All ages are welcome.
This event is hosted by Linn Co Conservation and assisted with Linn County Pheasants Forever (non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in and around Linn County).
Please Friend Linn Co PF on Facebook: Linn County, Iowa Pheasants Forever
More about Linn County PF can be seen on their website: http://www.linncopf.org/
2019 Collegiate Tournament
Come out and support our Pheasants Forever #45 hosted collegiate trapshooting tournament & the local college team: Corridor Clay Crushers!
Student athletes from Kirkwood College, Mount Mercy University, and Wartburg College make up the Corridor Clay Crushers will be competing in a dual against Hawkeye Community College at this meet.
Come on out and cheer on this local collegiate shooting sports team!
Wild Game Feast at Faith Bible Church
Annually Linn County Pheasants Forever participates or presents in a Wild Game Feed at Faith Bible Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Faith Bible Church's 20th Annual Wild Game Feast
Mark your calendar! Each year on a Saturday in early February, we host a fun-filled day from 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM.
Join us for an exciting lineup of outdoor sports exhibits, informative and entertaining seminars, and great fellowship. Of course, no event is complete without our famous buffet-style lunch featuring a variety of home-cooked wild game dishes and delicious homemade desserts!
Come early for fresh donuts and coffee in the morning. The day will also include a keynote spiritual message followed by the drawing of several fantastic grand prizes.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, February 2. This event is free of charge and open to everyone.
Linn County Hunter Education Class - Ely Iowa
Date(s): Saturday, January 12, 2019
Hours: 8:00 AM
The Linn County Pheasants Forever pairs up with the Ely American Legion Basic Marksmanship Coaches to host a hunter's education class with facilitator Charlie Bray from Johnson County Conservation.
Guest speakers and instructors will come from several county and state agencies.
The Iowa DNR Hunter Education class will be offered at the American Legion Post 555 on January 12 & 13 in Ely.
Sign up online using this Iowa DNR Hunter Education link:
Thanks to Linn County, Iowa Pheasants Forever for providing lunch on Jan 12 & 13 session.
Chef Dave's Schwewan Pheasant Stir Fry & Iowa Spicy Corn Chowder
Date(s): Sunday, October 21, 2018
Hours: 5:00 PM
Join us for a live video streaming of this event on Sunday October 21, 2018 • 9:30AM-10:30AM
Highland Hunting LLC in Riverside Iowa
Join our Chat for any questions for Chef Dave. Please join our video stream during this date/time
Special thanks to event Sponsors: Kinetic Dog Food Rivett Refuge (of Mina, SD) Guide: Megan Marzolf (of Marzolf X Kennels, Wentworth, SD)
Sign up in Facebook to "attend" this event virtually & for live video streaming
LinnCoPF Pollinator Pop Workshop and open house
Date(s): Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Hours: 6:00 PM
The Linn County Pheasants Forever will host a "Pollinator Pop" (pollinator seed ball) workshop and open house on Wednesday October 10 from 6PM to ~7:30PM CST at the Ely Public Library.
Habitat of pollinators are critical to all foods that we eat! Want to make an impact to help their habitat? Come to this open-house to make an impact in our community. All ages are welcome.
This event is hosted by Linn County Pheasants Forever (non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations in and around Linn County).
Please Friend Linn Co PF on Facebook: Linn County, Iowa Pheasants Forever
More about Linn County PF can be seen on their website: http://www.linncopf.org/
3rd Annual Pheasants Forever Collegiate Trap Tourney (Fall Dual 1 of 2) vs. Southeastern
Date(s): Saturday, September 29, 2018
Hours: 10:00 AM
Come out and support our Pheasants Forever #45 hosted collegiate trapshooting tournament & the local college team: Corridor Clay Crushers!
Student athletes from Kirkwood College, Mount Mercy University, and Wartburg College make up the Corridor Clay Crushers will be competing in a dual against Southeastern Community College at this meet.
Come on out and cheer on this local collegiate shooting sports team!
3rd Annual Pheasants Forever Collegiate Trap Tourney (Fall Dual 1 of 3) vs Ellsworth Community College
Date(s): Saturday, September 22, 2018
Hours: 10:00 AM
Come out and support our Pheasants Forever #45 hosted collegiate trapshooting tournament & the local college team: Corridor Clay Crushers!
Student athletes from Kirkwood College, Mount Mercy University, and Wartburg College make up the Corridor Clay Crushers and attending team in this Dual is Ellsworth Community College
Come on out and cheer this local Collegiate Shooting Sports team on!
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Linn Co PF supports the Hawkeye BSA during the Sporting Clays Fundraiser
Annually in September, Linn County Pheasants Forever supports the Hawkeye Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Sporting Clays Fundraiser
Each September, Linn County Pheasants Forever proudly supports the Hawkeye Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Sporting Clays Fundraiser.
The Annual Sporting Clays Classic was held in mid to late September, from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Highland Hideaway Hunting.
This popular event offered a fun day of sporting clays, camaraderie, and support for the Boy Scouts of America.
To reserve your spot or for more information, please contact Heather Lampe at: heather.lampe@scouting.org
Linn Landowner Forum & Expo
Date(s): Sunday, September 16, 2018
Hours: 12:00 PM
Linn Landowner Forum & Expo
- Sunday, September 16, 2018, 1 to 5 pm. Registration and vendors open at noon.
- Clearwater Farm 4970 Lakeside Road, Marion, Iowa 52302
- Free to attend
Details at www.monarchresearch.org
Register soon; space is limited!
Can’t come this time? RSVP that you’re interested, and you will be included in future events.
RSVP by Sept. 4 in one of these ways:
- Online at www.monarchresearch.org
- Tear, fold, and return a response postcard you may have received via mail
- Phone Linn County Conservation, 319-892-6450
Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Tour
Date(s): Monday, July 23, 2018
Hours: 9:00 AM
Come see pollinator habitat at various stages and learn how to make your own pollinator paradise!
The USDA and Pheasants Forever presents this event where the following topics are covered:
- What to expect in the first year, second year, and established pollinator plantings
- How to establish native species
- Long-term maintenance
- Native plant identification
- Weed identification
- Mid contract management
- Converting low quality habitat to high quality pollinator habitat
Time and Location
Monday, July 23rd, 2018 - 9:00-11:00am
2101 Linn Grove Road in rural Martelle, IA
RSVPs are preferred, but not required. To RSVP, call Abigail Hansen at (515)419-9583 or email at Abigail.Hansen@ia.usda.gov
Habitat Project at Andrew's Christian Academy in Cedar Rapids Iowa
Date(s): Friday, June 15, 2018
Hours: 10:00 AM
A Milkweed Planting is planned for July 23 2018 at Andrews Christian Academy (located at 2773 Edgewood Rd, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411)
Greg Johnston prepared the soil in the fall of 2017 to assist with the seed taking hold and frost-seeded CP-25. The event will be attended by youth who attend the Andrew's Christian Academy as well as some staff.
Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Workshop
Date(s): Thursday, April 12, 2018
Hours: 5:30 PM
On April 12, 2018, at Wickuip Hill Learning Center - Learn now to plant and maintain your own pollinator paradise.
This event is a partnership hosted event between the Linn County PF, ISU Extension, USDA, and Linn County Conservation.
Linn County Hunter Safety Class at Wickiup Hill
Date(s): Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Hours: 6:30 PM
Are you an adult or youngster who’s interested in doing some hunting? Are you an adult interested in heading west for a hunting trip? If your answer was “yes,” then you may be interested in attending these classes. If you want to obtain an Iowa hunting license and you were born after January 1, 1972,it’s mandatory that you complete hunter education training.The class is free; the Iowa Department of Natural Resources provides all course materials. Attendance at all classes is necessary to receive certification. Participants must be 12 years old to use their certificates. To register for this training go to the Hunter Education section and register on-line at https://register-ed.com/programs/iowa and look under the Iowa Hunter Education Classroom Course and select View upcoming events, then follow directions.
Iowa State Capitol Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund Advocacy
Date(s): Monday, February 12, 2018
Hours: 12:30 PM
Join us at the Capitol. It's time to fund the Trust!
On Monday, February 12, we're headed to the Capitol to let our legislators know that after years of waiting, it's time to fund the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund. We are on the verge of better water quality and natural resources protection for generations to come, and you can help!
Here are the details:
- What: Fund the Trust Day
- Where: The Iowa Capitol building, 1007 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines
- When: Monday, February 12
- 12:30 p.m.: Check-in begins
- 12:35 - 1 p.m.: Citizen advocate training
- 1 p.m.: Program begins
- 1 - 3:45 p.m.: Advocates talk with legislators about funding the Trust!
Attendees that pre-register get a free "Fund the Trust" T-shirt for their participation.
Iowa Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Convention
Date(s): Jan 26 - 27, 2018
Hours: 2:00 PM
Key Events
Friday, January 26, 2018
5:30PM—Bees, & Brews Social begins! Dinner & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to follow.
Saturday, January 27, 2018
8:00AM—Morning learning sessions & chapter sessions start!
10:35AM—Address given by our president & CEO, what’s going on in Iowa, and awards!
12:00PM—Lunch
12:15PM—KEYNOTE, Matt Dunfee from the Wildlife Management Institute
2:00PM—Afternoon learning sessions & chapter sessions resume
5:30PM—Iowa State Council Fundraising Banquet
7:00PM—Dinner
**Register for the whole weekend before the end of the yearto recieve an early bird t-shirt! Choose size (S-4XL) at checkout!
Full agenda and paper registration form can be found on Iowa PF's Facebook page.
For more information, contact Eric Sytsma at (515) 423-4747 or by email at esytsma@pheasantsforever.org OR Brice Morris at (319) 431-7543 or by email at bmorris@pheasantsforever.org.
Iowa DNR Hunter's Safety Class (Pheasants Forever & American Legion hosted)
Date(s): Jan 13 - 14, 2018
Hours: 8:00 AM
To register for this class, use this link to the Iowa DNR website: https://register-ed.com/events/view/114229
Linn County Pheasants Forever will provide food during this class on Saturday Jan 13.
About the Event
This is a 2-part Hunter Education Course. To receive a certificate students must attend the classroom portion January 13, and the Field Day January 14. On January 13 lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided by the Linn County Pheasants Forever. Students should bring a pencil to the class. Class is conducted at 1535 Main St, Ely, IA 52227 (location: American Legion Post 555 (the St. Quentin Post))
Overview
Hunter education is a mandatory program that is designed to introduce students to several life-long skills that are important to many different types of outdoor recreational opportunities. The course teaches students basic survival and first aid skills, water safety, wildlife identification, and the basics of wildlife management, hunting laws, and firearm/archery safety. Hunter education also stresses the importance of individual responsibility and outdoor ethics.
Iowa law requires that anyone born after January 1, 1972 must be certified in hunter education before they are eligible to purchase an Iowa hunting license.
Typically there is no charge for the course, unless lunch is furnished or room rental is required. If a charge is required for the items mentioned previously, the class will indicate the amount to be charged in the special instructions section prior to completing the class registration process. All charges must be paid upon arrival to the class in the form of cash or check.
About the Class
Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Conservation Officers.
Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions (days) and pass the final exam.
Age-Related Information
We do not prevent attendance based on age; however:
- Any child under 11 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during every session.
- A person who is 11 years old or older may enroll in a course, but those who are 11 and successfully complete the course shall be issued a certificate which becomes valid on that person's 12th birthday.
Linn County Hunter Education Class - Ely Iowa
Date(s): Jan 06 - 07, 2018
Hours: 12:00 AM
The Linn County Pheasants Forever pairs up with the Ely American Legion Basic Marksmanship Coaches to host a hunter's education class with facilitator Charlie Bray from Johnson County Conservation.
Guest speakers and instructors will come from several county and state agencies.
The Iowa DNR Hunter Education class will be offered at the American Legion Post 555 on January 6&7 in Ely.
Sign up online using this Iowa DNR Hunter Education link:
Thanks to Linn County, Iowa Pheasants Forever for providing lunch on Jan 12 & 13 session.
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Pheasants Forever Tree Display at the Cedar Rapids Festival of Trees
Date(s): Nov 18 - 19, 2017
Hours: 10:00 AM
Take a stroll through our Winter Wonderland at the 2017 Festival of Trees. Come see the Pheasants Forever sponsored tree which was decorated by the Corridor Clay Crushers Collegiate shooting sports team.
This event is hosted by the Cedar Rapids JayCees which features decorated holiday trees and festive displays as well as a Holiday Market. There will be a special treat for youth attendees will be able to stop into Santa's Workshop for a snack, a holiday craft and an opportunity to snap a selfie with the big guy himself. Adults won't go home empty handed either. Our Holiday Market will feature several businesses offering cash and carry items and samples of their holiday goods and products. What a great way to support our local community.
2nd Annual Pheasants Forever Collegiate Trap Shoot
Date(s): Saturday, October 21, 2017
Hours: 10:00 AM
Come out and support our Pheasants Forever #45 Corridor Clays Trap Shooting Team!
Kirkwood College, MT Mercy University, and Wartburg College, along with our trap shooting team are serving as hosts for this event.
Come on out and cheer our team on!
2017 Heroes Hunt for Veterans
Date(s): Sunday, October 08, 2017
Hours: 12:00 AM
Thanks to those who helped make the event a success: Sponsors, volunteers, veterans. We were able to facilitate pheasants hunts for over 80 veterans on October 8, 2017.
We look forward to planning our event for October of 2018.
Click here to see a video produced by TV9 KCRG.
When registration opens in the late summer, we request that veterans provide the following information to us by the last Friday of November.
If you have questions of this event, contact:
Wade Kisner, Hunt Coordinator
Linn County Pheasants Forever Chapter 45
P.O. Box 10394, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410Kisner66@gmail.com
Additional information on this event may be found at www.linncopf.com
For photos of the event, see PHOTOS section of this website for select photos. Or go to a sharing page for images of the events here: CLICK HERE
Linn County Fair (Annual Event)
Date(s): Thursday, June 29, 2017
Hours: 12:00 AM
Come join us at the Linn County Fair Youth Day located in Central City at 201 Central City Road 52214!
Family Fun Day! 2016
Periodically, the Linn County Pheasants Forever Chapter hosts family-friendly outdoor events filled with hands-on activities for all ages.
Bring the kids and join us for an exciting introduction to:
- Archery
- Fishing
- Trap shooting
- BB guns
- Pellet guns
- .22 shooting
Watch our Facebook page for details on upcoming events and registration information!
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Savanna Grassland Tree Planting Project at Squaw Creek Park - 2016
Date(s): Monday, August 22, 2016
Hours: 11:57 AM
On August 22, 2016, the Linn County Pheasant Forever partnered with several local organizations including Hawkeye area Boy Scouts, Kirkwood Community College Conservation Club, PF Chapter members (Kyle and Chris Robinson, Jeff Pitlik, Dennis Goemaat, Forrest Kramer) for tree planting project at Linn County Conservation's Squaw Creek Park with a special Savanna Grassland Tree Planting Project. See the project folder for this group's efforts for this habitat project.
Education
We partner with the Linn County Conservation Board, North Linn Fish and Game Club in Central City and the Ely American Legion with their Hunter Education Programs. Find out more about their Hunter Education and additional programs:
Conservation Board Linn County Conservation Board
North Linn Gun Club
Ely Iowa American Legion
Education Iowa DNR Hunter's Education
Registration for Iowa DNR Hunter Education Classes
While we all like to have fun in the field and chase pheasants for miles, safety is one of the most important aspects. We promote and encourage hunter safety in the field.
Hunter education classes show both youth and adults the proper way to hold, maneuver and practice proper gun care. We at Iowa believe it is essential for kids to become familiar with gun operation and be comfortable with handling their firearm.
For more information on our youth hunts, please contact us through our website. If you are interested in enrolling yourself or your child in the Iowa hunter education course, please click the link below.
Shooting Sports
The Linn County Pheasants Forever assists a local collegiate shooting sports team with hosting a collegiate 16 yard trap shoot in Cedar Rapids in the month of October. The student athletes on this team volunteer for at least five Pheasants Forever events during the year to maintain this partnership.
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Habitat Initatives
Linn County PF believes in enhancing our environment and habitat. This area of the website displays projects and efforts to enhance the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows. Look at the events above to see if there are current habitat events you could be involved with.
Annual Banquet
Each year Linn County Pheasants Forever has an annual banquet to get fellow pheasant hunters and those in the community to gather together in support of our pheasants. Raising money to help the efforts of conservation and habitat that is related to our pheasant population. As well, educating those new members and or youth in why our Pheasants Forever Chapter is important to the sport in our communities.
Monthly Meetings
Join us for our monthly meetings. The Linn County Pheasants Forever would like to invite all members to attend these meetings. We discuss local habitat projects, youth events, annual banquet or other items related to Pheasants Forever and our local community in Iowa. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at Nasso's in Marion.
Member Hunts
Forming bonds and friendships in the field, all in the efforts of conservation. From time to time we have members getting together as a group to hunt some pheasants in our great state of Iowa. Check our collection of photos, from the photos of our members in the field, to our chapter events and hunts. All our chapter group photos can be found here. Even a few photos of our favorite hunting companions chasing some birds.
Click here if you own land where we could host a future event
R3: Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation
Linn County Pheasants Forever believes in our legacy of R3: Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation. It is critical for to recruit, retain and reactivate people our outdoors activities!
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Wild Game Dinners
A Wild Game Dinner (or game feed) features game or quarry is any animal hunted for sport or for food. The type and range of animals hunted for food in Iowa can include (and is not limited to): pheasant, quail, chukar, dove, rabbit, squirrel, duck, goose, deer, etc. In some cases local game feeds may include game from different parts of the world. A wild game feed may also include activities such as: - A live auctions - Silent auctions - Raffles - Education
Interested in partnering with Linn Co PF for wild game feed?
Advocation
Linn County Pheasants Forever members advocate locally, at a state and national level for initiatives that impact the mission of this organization.
Family Fun Events
Linn County PF plans Fun Day Events for the entire Family! See the photos featured here for events of our 2016 Family Fun day!
