USDA to Open Signup for the Conservation Reserve Program and CRP Grasslands in Early 2021 USDA today announced the 2021 signup periods for general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and CRP Grasslands offers. General signup for CRP will be open from January 4, 2021 to February 12, 2012; signup for CRP Grasslands runs from March 15, 2021 to April 23, 2021. Both programs are competitive and provide annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. CRP and the many focused programs that come under it, like CRP Grasslands, are some of the most critical tools to help producers better manage their operations while conserving natural resources. CRP has proven to protect the Nation’s valuable resources. Next year’s signup gives farmers and ranchers an opportunity to enroll in CRP for the first time or continue their participation for another term. Producers may apply by contacting their FSA office. Questions?  Please contact your local FSA Office.

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER SALUTES OUR VETERANS!

THE ST. CLAIR COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER CHAPTER #74 would like to thank all the Veterans for their service on this Veteran's Day.  The commitment and time that each veteran gave to represent the United States of America is truly appreciated.  Your dedication to our country has made it possible for us to live in a land where we have many opportunities and freedoms.  We are truly blessed to have heroes among us!

 

2020 St. Clair County PF Banquet Cancelled

Regrettably the St. Clair County Pheasants Forever Board of Directors have decided to cancel the 2020 Pheasants Forever Banquet due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.  Due to executive orders and the uncertainty of what conditions will be in August, the Board decided to cancel the banquet for this year.  We are planning on hosting our 35^th banquet in early March of 2021.  

Chapter members who have valid tickets to the 2020 banquet will be receiving a letter in the next week or two explaining the options that the chapter will be offering due to the cancellation.

We appreciate the 293 members and 47 spouses who were planning on attending the banquet on August 29^th.  These members have had their membership with Pheasants Forever updated and should be receiving membership info very soon. 

Please check back to this site for updated chapter information as we move forward.

Thank you for your patience support. Stay safe!

35th Annual St. Clair County Pheasants Forever Chapter 74 Banquet Rescheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2020.

The Board of Directors hopes that this update finds everyone safe and healthy.  By now those of you who had purchased tickets to our banquet and turned in your ticket stubs should have received a letter in the mail announcing the new date of Saturday, August 29th as the rescheduled date for the 35th annual banquet.  We are asking that you complete the questionnaire at the bottom of the letter and return it no later than June 1, 2020.  The earlier you return the bottom portion of the letter the better.  It is our hope that those of you who were planning on attending the banquet will still be able to attend on the 29th.  The chapter is reimbursing those individuals who will be unable to attend.  We will be re-selling tickets that become available and will be contacting those individuals that are on our waiting list first.  We will announce on this site if we have tickets available for sale for the banquet date on the 29th.  Thank you to those of you who have already responded to the letter.  Please stay safe and see you down the road.

Important Note:  Some individuals purchased tickets and paid for them, but did not turn in the their ticket stubs.  These individuals did not receive a letter in the mail.  Please contact Chapter Sec./Treasurer Bob Watson as soon as possible so the status of your ticket can be determined.  Your attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated.

2020 Habitat Application Period Extended to March 24, 2020.

The deadline for requesting to be considered for habitat project support has been extended to Tuesday, March 24th.  This extension is due to the postponement of our banquet as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic.   All requests must reach our habitat chairman by March 24, 2020.  You may contact  Habitat Co-Chairmen Tim Vargo (810-278-2938) or Russell Golm (586-484-9067) to request application forms.  You may also contact Adair Grain and Feed (727-1598 or 329-2658).  You can also access the guidelines and request forms using the links in the sidebar.  When picking up your seed at Adair Grain and Feed it is mandatory that you have your banquet ticket with you to receive full benefits as a member who planned on attending this year's banquet.   

St. Clair County Pheasants Forever's 35th Annual Banquet Rescheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2020

Due to the postponement of our 35th annual banquet on Saturday, March 14th due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Board of Directors have elected to reschedule the banquet on Saturday, August 29, 2020.  Ticket holders will be notified by letter explaining the process the chapter will be putting into place to make the rescheduling transition to hold the banquet in August a smooth and fair process for everyone that was affected by the postponement.  Please continue to check this site for updates concerning our chapter's projects.

35TH ANNUAL BANQUET SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY; MARCH 14TH POSTPONED!

35TH ANNUAL BANQUET SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY; MARCH 14TH HAS BEEN POSTPONED!

As concerns have been mounting about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the nation, state, and now in St. Clair County, the St. Clair County Pheasants Forever Chapter #74 Board of Directors have found it in the best interest of our members to postpone our 35th annual banquet scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2020.  

As many of you know the Coronavirus has been classified as a "Global Pandemic" by the World Health Organization.  The recommendation from Governor Whitmer and health experts in our state have recommended that large group and public gatherings should be canceled. Our Board of Directors felt that this recommendation should be followed for the good of our members, community, and state.  

The St. Clair County Pheasants Forever Chapter #74 Board of Directors realize that this cancellation may be an inconvenience for some, but the safety of our members, volunteers, and community far outweigh any problems a postponement will cause.

The Board of Directors will be meeting in the next few days to reschedule the banquet. The board will also be reaching out to those who were planning to attend the 35th annual banquet with details concerning membership, attendance, and a possible process for  reimbursement should ticket holders be unable to attend the rescheduled banquet.

Members who were planning to turn in habitat request forms at the banquet should contact Habitat Co-Chairmen Tim Vargo (810-278-2938) or Russell Golm (586-484-9067) to request application forms.  You may also contact Adair Grain and Feed (727-1598 or 329-2658).

2020 Habitat Guidelines and Applications Now Available!

2020 Habitat Guidelines and Applications Now Available!

The 2020 St. Clair County Pheasants Forever Habitat Guidelines and Request/Agreement Forms are now available.  All requests must reach our habitat chairman by March 14, 2020.  Forms will also be available at our banquet.  Please use the links in the sidebar to access guidelines and request forms.  The chapter is again anticipating many requests and is excited to be a part of habitat improvement in St. Clair County.

St. Clair County Pheasants Forever Chapter #74

National PF Membership Award recipient!

The St. Clair County Pheasants Forever Chapter #74 was recently awarded a Pheasant Forever National Membership Award at the Michigan Pheasants Forever State Convention.  Chapter President Bill Furtaw and Secretary/Treasurer Bob Watson traveled to Lansing, Michigan to accept the award on behalf of the chapter.  Our local chapter is number 6 in the nation for banquet memberships and has been in the top ten nationally for several years.  

While at the State Convention,  our chapter also picked up awards recognizing us as a Rooster Booster Memberships Award chapter, a Youth Membership Champion, a Rooster Booster Merchandise Award chapter, a Legislative Action Fund Champion,  an Excellence in Education and Outreach Award chapter, and a Gold Sponsor  Chapter Plaque  for support of the Michigan Pheasants Forever State Council.

   It is Official!

St. Clair County Chapter #74 Pheasants Forever

35th Annual Banquet

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SOLD OUT

The 35th Annual Banquet is shaping up to be an awesome event.  The banquet committee has been working extremely hard putting together a great variety of prizes that will be of interest to everyone attending the banquet.  Some of the prizes offered this year include the 2019-2020 PF Print of the Year by Scot Storm called Fenceline Gathering.  We will also be offering a PF Ruff Land Kennel, PF Industrial Metal Trunks (set of 3), PF Sign and Clock, PF State Mirror, the print called Evening Surprise by Terry Redlin and another Redlin print called Peaceful Evening.  Also among the prizes are a PF Chrome Logo Wall Art piece and a PF State Metal Art piece.  Our gun line up is one of the best we have ever had.  To name just a few of the guns that will be offered you will find a Beretta A300 Outlander, a Sig Sauer P320 Nitron 9mm, a CZ 920 and a 1012.  You will also have the opportunity to win a Benelli Montefeltro, a Henry Big Boy, a Henry Golden Boy, and a Savage O/U in 410 ga.  The ever popular Ruger Bushmaster 450 will also be there.  There will be many more guns to win that night as well.  The ever popular ladies table will be back this year with a new twist.  There will be 10 prizes on the table and we will have ten winners this year.  We will have some super prizes on the tables such as game cameras, knives, shooting sticks, and many more prizes to numerous to be listed here.

If you were unable to purchase a ticket, you can contact VF Sports or Bob Watson to have your  name put on a waiting list should a ticket or two be returned in the next week or two.  

35th Annual Banquet Fast Approaching, Tickets Selling Fast, Get Yours Now!  Another Sold-Out Event Expected!

35th Annual St. Clair County Chapter #74 Banquet
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Perch Point Conservation Club
7930 Meisner Road
Fair Haven, MI 48023
Doors Open at 3:00 P.M.
Dinner will be served at approximately 5:30 P.M.
Ticket costs are: $65.00 for Full PF Membership & Dinner
                           $30.00 for Spouse Dinner
                           $20.00 for Ringneck (Age 18 or younger, Ringneck Membership and Dinner)
                           $50.00 for Student (Age 25 years old or younger, full PF Membership & Dinner)

Tickets are on sale now at VF Sports (4136 Lapeer Road, Port Huron, MI 48060) or contact any St. Clair County PF Board Member.  You may also contact

• admin@pheasantsforeverstclaircounty.com to order tickets.

We will again be offering an Early Bird Raffle for those individuals who purchase their tickets prior to February 1, 2020, and turn in their completed membership stubs.  Early Bird tickets will not be issued without completed membership stubs and payments.  No completed membership stub, no early bird ticket.  We appreciate your compliance to help make our banquet more efficient.