Quail Forever’s
National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, the nation’s largest upland-themed event, will be held February 22, 23 & 24, 2019, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in suburban Chicago. It will mark the first time Illinois hosts Quail Forever’s signature event, a three-day celebration of upland habitat, hunting and conservation that annually draws more than 20,000 supporters. The event will be presented by
Federal Premium Ammunition.
Illinois is strong Quail Forever turf, boasting 21 Quail Forever chapters (tied with Missouri for most QF chapters in the country) and 10,000 Quail Forever and/or Pheasants Forever members. In addition to providing significant economic impact for the host community and attending outdoor industry vendors, Quail Forever uses its National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic to discuss habitat with landowners and recruit members to its wildlife conservation mission.
“The Chicagoland area is an ideal meeting place between pheasant country and quail country. Long a hotbed of support for our organization, we look to make the inaugural Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Illinois a success for volunteers, members, our corporate partners and the birds,” said Howard Vincent, Quail Forever’s president and CEO.
In addition to national upland conservation issues, National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic brings serious attention to wildlife habitat projects and the status of conservation in the host state. Included in that focus is recruiting, retaining, and reactivating the next generation of hunters and conservation leaders.
“Illinois is proud to serve as host for the 2019 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic, and we encourage pheasant and quail enthusiasts from throughout Illinois and around the country to make plans to join us in Schaumburg next February,” said Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Wayne Rosenthal. “Quail Forever is among our most valued partners in promoting the expansion of upland habitat, hunting and outdoor recreation in Illinois, and we are thrilled to welcome members and supporters to enjoy this great event in the Prairie State.”
“Our chapter volunteers and members across Illinois are incredibly excited to host the National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic 2019 in Schaumburg,” commented Erin Holmes, Illinois state coordinator for Quail Forever. “We are looking forward to hosting the event as a chance to highlight the great work being accomplished in the Prairie State. We invite everyone to join us in Schaumburg for the best Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic yet!”
National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic combines a national consumer show, wildlife habitat seminar series, and family event complete with puppies, tractors, shotguns, and art. It’s grown to be the country’s largest event for upland hunters, sporting dog owners, and wildlife habitat conservationists. More details for National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2019 in Schaumburg, including ticket information, will be posted to
pheasantfest.org as they become available.
About Quail Forever
Quail Forever is a leading organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation efforts for the United States’ native quail species. Since its creation in 2005, Quail Forever has conducted more than 13,000 habitat projects across the nation benefitting quail and other wildlife. Along with its affiliate organization Pheasants Forever, it has committed more than $784 million to improve more than 17 million acres of wildlife habitat. Quail Forever has more than 16,000 members and 170 local chapters across the country. Both Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever are part of Pheasants Forever, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Media Contact
Jared Wiklund
(651) 209-4953
jwiklund@pheasantsforever.org