Quail Forever is proud to announce three new local chapters spread out across the bobwhite’s historic range. In each chapter, new ranks of volunteers will provide a welcomed boost to habitat conservation work, hunter recruitment and advocacy efforts in their respective communities.
Unique among national conservation organizations, the new chapters of Quail Forever will retain 100 percent decision-making control over their locally raised funds. Under this model, volunteers can develop wildlife habitat projects and conduct conservation education events in their region, while belonging to a national organization with a voice regarding state and federal conservation policy.
Coastal Virginia
The Coastal Virginia Chapter of Quail Forever is based across a wide swath of the state, including Chesapeake, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Isle of Wright, Suffolk, Northampton, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Southampton and York Counties.
"Starting a chapter in southeastern Virginia has been a long time coming,” said Phil Bastron, a Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever development officer. “There are many passionate folks in the area that are eager to get involved with Quail Forever's mission, and I’m confident this group will do great work.”
The chapter will host a pint night this month, and will hold their first banquet next spring in April 2024.
For more information on the Coastal Virginia Chapter of Quail Forever, contact chapter president Tim Olson at toaster27@hotmail.com. To learn more about Quail Forever in Virginia, contact Phil Bastron at pbastron@quailforever.org or (262) 945-8477.
East Central Indiana
The East Central Indiana Chapter of Quail Forever is based in Adams, Blackford, Wells, Jay and Grant Counties.
"This group is passionate about implementing quality wildlife habitat in their area, and working with landowners to do so,” said regional representative Nicholas Golias. “I'm excited to see what this chapter will accomplish in the years ahead, and the impact they will have on conservation efforts in east-central Indiana.”
The chapter is in the process of confirming a venue for their first banquet right now, which they plan to hold in January 2024.
For more information on the East Central Indiana Chapter of Quail Forever, contact chapter president Eric Kiefer at (260)-273-1643. To learn more about Quail Forever in Indiana, contact Nicholas Golias at 708-408-0944 or ngolias@quailforever.org.
Chattooga Georgia
The Chattooga Georgia Chapter of Quail Forever is based in Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Walker and Dade counties.
“We have a great group of volunteers in this chapter, ready to make a difference in the heart of our historic quail range,” said Kenny Barker, Quail Forever’s regional representative in Georgia. “I can’t wait to work alongside them in the years to come, to promote habitat, access and outreach in their communities.”
The Chattooga Chapter’s kickoff event will be held on November 16.
For more information on the Chattooga Georgia Chapter of Quail Forever, contact chapter president Brandon Montgomery at brandonjmontgomery45@gmail.com or 706-676-6710. To learn more about Quail Forever in Georgia, contact Kenny Barker at 850-251-0638 or barker@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 400,000 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 575,000 habitat projects benefiting 24 million acres.
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