Platte County chapter of Pheasants Forever to host annual banquet on Nov. 9

The Platte Chapter of Pheasants Forever will host its 4th Annual Banquet for the entire family on Nov. 9 at Ag Park in Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner and a fundraising auction to follow. All proceeds from the event go to the chapter's wildlife habitat and youth conservation efforts in Platte County.

PF is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs. PF is the only national conservation organization that empowers local chapters with the responsibility to determine how 100% of their locally-raised conservation funds are spent.

This local control allows chapters to see the fruits of their chapter efforts in their own communities. As a result, chapter volunteers are able to see the effects of their efforts locally, while belonging to a larger national organization with a voice on federal and state conservation policy.

Since forming, the Platte County Chapter has been involved with PF's No Child Left Indoors initiative, part of a national movement aimed at getting youth unplugged from electronics and turned on to the outdoors, nature and wildlife. The No Child Left Indoors initiative is carried out through youth habitat projects, youth and family community events and youth outdoor education programs hosted by chapters and volunteers across the country.

"The beauty of Pheasants Forever is the local approach to conservation," said Casey Schwarting. "We're able to hold a great event with a wide array of prizes, from guns to wildlife art, all of which will help in our efforts to create and restore habitat and get youth involved in outdoor activities."

For tickets to the banquet, please purchase online at myeventcenter.com or contact Schwarting at 402-270-0511 or via email at .

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are non-profit conservation organizations dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. PF/QF has more than 130,000 members in 700 local chapters across the continent.