Focus on boosting awareness of wildlife habitat and improvement projects
Quail Forever (QF) is proud to announce the formation of a new chapter which will be based out of Gibson County, Tennessee. The Forked Deer River Chapter plans to serve as a productive extension of QF conservation operations team members by educating the public about conservation programs and practices and providing assistance with habitat improvement projects.
Unique among national conservation organizations, chapters of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever retain 100 percent decision-making control over fundraising dollars, allowing volunteers to support impactful wildlife habitat projects, public access initiatives and conservation education programs throughout the upland bird range. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s Tennessee regional representative, Michael Acker, will work closely with the new chapter to support the organization’s vision to sustain abundant populations of wild quail and other wildlife.
“This chapter represents the next generation of conservation enthusiasts in western Tennessee,” Acker said. “They are a young and dynamic group with a strong professional scientific background, and they’re ready make an impact on their community.”
Gibson County is the largest row crop county by acreage in Tennessee and houses residual bobwhite populations with an immense potential for habitat improvement. Volunteers will strive to work together with QF team members to boost habitat through prescribed burning and planting projects. Additionally, the chapter aims to impact their local community through education and outreach activities.
If you are interested in learning more about this chapter, contact the president, Jacob Taylor at jmt@bellsouth.net or (731) 487-2234. To learn more about Quail Forever in Tennessee, contact Michael Acker at MAcker@QuailForever.org or (615) 663-0598.