Pheasant Fest is "ruff" work for dogs and kids ... but it's a lot of fun, too
If you need a pick-me-up, mark your calendars for next year’s Pheasant Fest in Des Moines, Iowa. I’m here in Madison, Wisc., heading into the last day of this year’s Fest, and already looking at airline reservations.
As do most of us, I get a charge out of being in a room full of hundreds of like-minded people. Here, a few (or more) dog hairs on your clothes are part of the uniform, even at the banquets. And if you don’t have enough, feel free to re-stock along the rows of exhibits including many of the dog breed clubs and kennels, from Wachtelhund to Deutsch Langhaar. Thirty-four breeds are on the floor and standing by for petting by show visitors.
Much like a high school reunion, I’ve run into people I met making my TV shows all over the country. Nothing like a dog or ten to bring folks together!
These are a dedicated bunch, Pheasants Forever. And they’re here to learn as well as socialize. From habitat improvement and the effect of rising crop prices, to “What the dogs taught me,” (my topic), they’re filling seminar rooms. And they’re emptying their wallets at bucket raffles, silent auctions, and other fundraising efforts.
What better do you have to do next winter? See you in Des Moines!
Start here for more information:
http://www.nationalpheasantfest.org/
[PS: my talk makes a great chapter/club presentation – drop me a line if you’re looking for a meeting speaker.]
Scott Linden Outdoors 
It was nice visiting with you at Pheasant Fest. I’m glad I had the opportunity to come back on Sunday to attend your seminar. It was well worth it. You handled the PowerPoint stuff like you’d been doing it all your life.
Many of the things you brought up in your presentation are simple and make perfect sense, yet they are things that a lot of people overlook.
Thanks,
Andy
Thanks Andy. You have a great story to tell = thanks for sharing it. Wow “simple” and “perfect sense” are terms I seldom see describing anything I do!
It was great to meet you at Pheasant Fest. Thanks for the kind words and your support. I intend to take you up on your offer to chase Chukars.
Thanks again.
Charlie McLravy
Chairman, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Hi Charlie,
Glad to suport both PF and QF on my shows … more to come on that front soon. As I’m sure you know, you have a hard working and creative staff in St. Paul and nationwide.
Scott, it was truly a pleasure to meet you. You are a gentleman and a wonderful spokesman for the sport we love. I look forward to reading, watching and listening to you throughout the coming year. Maybe, I’ll have the honor to bump into you next year at the PF banquet in Des Moines.
Same back at ya, Jj. What a great event. Thanks for coming and glad we could connect.