Piatt County Pheasants Forever

08/08/2026

07/28/2026

Is conservation important to you? Butterflies? 🦋 Birds? 🐦 Prairie plants? 🌱 Wildlife? 🦌 🦃 Please support local conservation by coming out September 19th from 11am-2pm. Grab a bite to eat and browse the raffles & baskets. 💯% of the funds raised stay in Piatt County.

07/12/2026

This is true of all birds, including pheasant and quail…”Habitat loss and degradation are the primary drivers of bird declines; it’s what’s led many species to be listed under the ESA in the first place," said Michael J. Parr, President of American Bird Conservancy (ABC).
While pheasant and quail are not considered endangered species, it is fair to say their presence in Illinois would be endangered without habitat that provides them food and shelter.

Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published its final regulation altering the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). For years, the ESA's definition of "harm" was interpreted to include significant habitat modification or degradation, because habitat changes interrupt essential animal behaviors like breeding, feeding, and sheltering. The revised definition of harm largely excludes habitat impacts, instead focusing on intentional harm to individuals of a species, rather than harm to the places where they live.

"Habitat loss and degradation are the primary drivers of bird declines; it’s what’s led many species to be listed under the ESA in the first place," said Michael J. Parr, President of American Bird Conservancy (ABC). "It’s going to be much more challenging to conserve endangered species if we’re unable to protect and restore their habitats."

https://abcbirds.info/4gQhpJN

07/09/2026

Watch for info on our spring 2027 field day, where we’ll be planting a plot similar to this right here in Piatt County. 🌼

07/07/2026

07/07/2026

Listen to hear the fantastic call of a Bobwhite Quail.
Piatt Co. Illinois hasn’t seen or heard Bobwhite Quail for many years. This is a welcomed sound! Habitat is the key to keeping wild Bobwhite Quail here.

07/03/2026

Join us for our fall picnic! 🧺 September 19th🗓️Pauly’s BBQ food truck🐷Raffles🎟️ 🔫Games with amazing prizes🦃 🦌Phenomenal prize baskets ☕️🐾Family friendly atmosphere👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻
Come as you are! Spend a few minutes playing games or bidding on silent auction items while your food is prepared. Eat under the pavilion or get your meal to go. 🍽️ You do not need to be present to win. 🏆

Pheasants Forever's is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to conserve pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy.

07/03/2026

Native prairie plants are found along railroad easements in Piatt County. They provide shelter and food for pollinators & wildlife amid an otherwise manicured landscape.