Quail Forever (QF) is excited to announce a new chapter in Virginia. Based near the iconic Blue Ridge Mountains, the Blue Ridge Chapter of QF will increase the number of volunteers dedicated to improving and expanding habitat for quail and other wildlife species. The chapter will cover Bedford, Franklin, Henry, Roanoke, Montgomery, Patrick and Salem Counties.
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. Quail Forever regional representative Phil Bastron will work closely with the new chapter to support the organization’s vision to sustain abundant populations of wild pheasants, quail and other wildlife.
"This group of volunteers is eager to contribute to Quail Forever's growing momentum in Virginia,” Bastron said. “I’m excited to see them engage with their community and drive mission delivery through habitat improvement projects."
The chapter will fill a geographical gap in QF involvement across the state, providing more opportunities for people to be involved and attend events. The group is incredibly excited to begin recruiting new members at upcoming events and begin planning habitat projects. One of their focus areas will include the White Oak Mountain Wildlife Management Area – a location that has excellent potential to support populations of bobwhite quail.
For more details and to learn about the Blue Ridge Chapter of Quail Forever, contact chapter president John Bukiet at johnstockdogs@gmail.com or (540) 238-9190. For questions about Quail Forever in Virginia, contact Phil Bastron at PBastron@QuailForever.org.
About Quail Forever
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. This community of more than 477,000 members, supporters and partners is dedicated to the protection of our uplands through habitat improvement, public access, education and advocacy. A network of 754 local chapters spread across North America determine how 100 percent of their locally raised funds are spent — the only national conservation organization that operates through this grassroots structure. Since its creation in 1982, the organization has dedicated more than $1 billion to 580,000 habitat projects benefiting 28.8 million acres.
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