We would like to thank everyone for supporting FOH in 2016 to help the "Pheasant Release Program''. Based on this support the program will continue for 2017 and we now have $ to release over 600 birds next year and counting. FOH is matching these funds dollar for dollar.
The final release for 2016 was a few days ago so there are plenty of birds out there now for all to enjoy.
We also have Challenge tickets for sale before the draw that takes place after pheasant season. Ideal Supply has donated the grand prize generator as well as the prize hats for banded birds.
Our post above explains our financial obligations....the math is simple.This thread has some great ideas, listed below are a few facts to help everyone understand.
-User fees, daily passes etc are not allowed to be charged at the HPWA
-Pheasant hunting regulations are those listed in WMU # 85
-Memberships are voluntary donations and tax receipts are issued for those giving $25 or more, some people donate more and as an example a $75 donation can be allocated with $25 going towards membership and $50 directly to the pheasant program
-Staff have many projects and daily tasks to accomplish....the pheasant program is a small part of the big picture
-Challenge tickets have been available at 9 locations other then the Hullett office to allow supports easy access to tickets when no one is at the office (we do have field work with 5400 acres)
-Free-loaders will always be present the same as those that dump their litter at Hullett and shoot our signs and privy doors
Looking ahead to 2017 the idea of adding a gun raffle to help support the release may be a good idea. Perhaps the gun could be the grand prize ahead of the generator?
We all know everyone loves a gun raffle. Combining the prizes would save $ and time on lottery licence applications, ticket printing fees and mandatory lottery reporting after the draw is held. Guns cost $ though so a partially donated gun would be a good start!
