Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Dexter, Missouri - Quail Forever's Chapter #3148 the Bootheel Bobwhites will be hosting their 1st Annual Sportsman’s Banquet on Saturday, February 9th at the Hickory Log in Dexter, Missouri.
This is relatively a new chapter serving the Scott and Stoddard County areas and was created due to the growing interest in quail conservation and hunting. The Bootheel Bobwhites are dedicated to the conservation and preservation of quail, pheasants, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs.
Pheasants Forever launched Quail Forever in August of 2005 to address the continuing loss of habitat suitable for quail in the United States.
The Bootheel Bobwhites are a grass roots organization with a diversified group of hunters, non-hunters, farmers, landowners, conservation enthusiasts and wildlife officials. If you want to make a difference for wildlife by creating a habitat, restoring a wetland area and protecting our prairies you should get involved in this worthwhile adventure.
The proceeds from this event will go towards local projects to enhance quail habitats and promote youth education by having a Shooting Day. This will teach young students the value of quail habitats, their preservation, gun safety and the heritage of quail hunting in Southeast Missouri.
They are raffling a very nice charbroil Tru Infared gas grill (4 burner plus a side grill) a $500 value. Tickets are $5.00 each or 6 for $20. Drawing will be held at the banquet.
The Sportsman’s Banquet will also be featuring a live auction after dinner along with a silent auction and lots of raffles for prizes.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and an evening filled with fun. Ticket prices are $50 for single, $70 for couple; this also includes one membership into Quail Forever.
For more information or details about the club, contact committee member Scott James at 573-418-0787 or go to their Facebook page (Quail Forever – Bootheel Bobwhites).
Membership benefits include a Quail Forever Journal of Upland Conservation which is published four times a year and features stories on upland bird hunting, guns, sporting dogs, habitat improvement projects, environmental issues, legislative action and other outdoor interests. Window decal featuring Quail Forever logo, a membership card for easy identification, and local chapter access to attend banquets, meetings, participate in fundraising activities and the greatest benefit is that you can make a difference in your area along with other outdoor enthusiasts.
Join the Bootheel Bobwhites and make a difference!
