2009 National Pheasant Fest Attraction List

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Seminars
Seminars are a major attraction at National Pheasant Fest and we've assembled some of the finest experts in variety of outdoor areas, including wild game cooking, bird dog training, habitat planning, hunting destinations and more! Presenters will also include biologists and specialists from Pheasants Forever and a number of state game agencies. From young to old, everyone can learn something at National Pheasant Fest. And perhaps the best part about the seminars at this great event is there are new seminars nearly every hour, on the hour.
Full Seminar List Now Available!
Exhibitors/Exhibit Booths
National Pheasant Fest 2009 will feature over 400 unique exhibitors and over 900 booths displaying hunting gear, wildlife art, taxidermy, habitat equipment, food, dog breed information, tractors, travel information and much more.
Full Exhibitor List Now Available!

Contact: Brad Heidel, Director of Special Events Sales, (651)209-4956
Bird Dog Parade
No one can resist a dog. And who doesn't love a parade? Pheasants Forever has combined both into the Bird Dog Parade! The Parade will kick off National Pheasant Fest 2009 on Friday, February 6 at 12:30 p.m. at Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center. This is a great event for the entire family and includes over 25 different sporting dog breeds and Pheasants Forever's lovable youth mascot, Rudy the Rooster.

Contact: Karlene Carlson, PF's Marketing & Events Administrator, (651)209-4933
Bird Dog BonanzaPresented by Native Performance Dog Food and SportDOG
The popularity of sporting dogs is such that an entire section of the National Pheasant Fest 2009 show floor will be dedicated to the National Bird Dog Bonanza presented by Native Performance Dog Foods and SportDOG Brand electronic dog training systems.

Contact: Karlene Carlson, PF's Marketing & Events Administrator, (651) 209-4933
Renewable Energy & Wildlife Habitat ForumPresented by Alliant Energy
The first-ever Renewable Energy & Wildlife Habitat Forum will be held at National Pheasant Fest 2009 and will examine the future of renewable energy and the opportunities for wildlife habitat. Representatives from Pheasants Forever, Alliant Energy, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the United States Department of Agriculture and nationally-recognized experts from around the country on the issue will be taking part in the Forum. The highlight of the Forum will be an expert roundtable discussion on "Biomass and the Birds" beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 7.

View the 2009 Renewable Energy Forum Flyer for more details.

Contact: Anthony Hauck, Public Relations Specialist (651) 209-4971
Bob St.Pierre, Director of Public Relations, (651) 209-4931
Landowner Habitat Help Room
The Landowner Habitat Help Room provides landowners with the opportunity to receive free one-on-one habitat advice from expert wildlife biologists.

Contact: Matt O'Connor, PF's Habitat Team Coordinator, (563)926-2357
Ron Leathers, PF's Government Grants Coordinator, (651)209-4919
Rudy's Youth Village
Rudy's Youth Village offers activities aimed at keeping families entertained, educated and enthusiastic about conservation and the outdoors, including archery and air rifle ranges, a casting booth and the immensely popular Laser Shot Booth!

Contact: Rich Wissink, PF's Youth Program Specialist, (715)722-0286