QUMA Pike County

QUMA Pike County The Pike County Quail & Upland Management Association (QUMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation of quail and upland birds.

The Pike County Quail & Upland Management Association (QUMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, preservation, management, and habitat development relating to quail and upland birds. Our efforts contributing to the welfare of upland bird populations and their habitat also provides benefits for many other forms of wildlife. We also encourage activities that benefit our youth hun

ters by offering scholarships and sponsoring youth hunts. Each year we hold a fundraising banquet. Our banquet this year is March 14th at the former JDL Building, Highway 54 North in Pittsfield. Last year’s funds were used for the following:
• We made our equipment, a brillion seeder and trailer, and John Deere no till drill and tractor available to any landowner to plant food plots or establish wildlife habitat.
• Seed for habitat plantings were provided.
• We sponsored free youth hunts and held a youth pheasant hunt.
• We helped sponsor the Access Food project which encouraged hunters to take a doe and covered all processing costs to have the meat donated to local food pantries.
• We provided a conservation mowing video to all FFA Chapters, 4-H clubs and similar organizations for education on how to mow to promote quail habitat.
• We funded a Habitat Coordinator position and supplied equipment, seed and chemicals to increase habitat opportunities.
• We offered our wild land fire suppression equipment for performing controlled burns to improve habitat. This equipment was also loaned to any Pike County fire department for use in fighting grass fires.
• We increased our Scholarship program for four Pike County seniors wanting to continue their education and majoring in agriculture or conservation.

03/01/2026
Great night for a QUMA banquet! Thank you everyone!
02/28/2026

Great night for a QUMA banquet! Thank you everyone!

02/26/2026

WARNING: There are less than 40 tickets left for the banquet.

02/24/2026

Tickets are still available for Saturday but will increase in price at the door so get your tickets NOW! We have so many "prizes" to give away!!!

Everybody and their dog want one of these cool QUMA t shirts! How do you get one? Everyone 18 and under will get a FREE ...
02/16/2026

Everybody and their dog want one of these cool QUMA t shirts! How do you get one? Everyone 18 and under will get a FREE one at the Pike QUMA Banquet on Feb. 28th. Order your tickets now!

Maxwell Bonnett is another 2026 Scholarship Winner. Maxwell is the son of Greg Bonnett and Kimberly Speckhart. He plan...
02/13/2026

Maxwell Bonnett is another 2026 Scholarship Winner. Maxwell is the son of Greg Bonnett and Kimberly Speckhart. He plans to attend JWCC for 2 years before transferring to Oklahoma State University to obtain a degree in Animal Science. After obtaining his degree, he plans to return to Pike County and pursue a career in animal nutrition. QUMA is excited to help Maxwell further is educational goals!

Another winner of the Roger Frazier QUMA Scholarship is Taylor Graham, son of Danny & Jenny Graham. Taylor's grandfathe...
02/13/2026

Another winner of the Roger Frazier QUMA Scholarship is Taylor Graham, son of Danny & Jenny Graham. Taylor's grandfather, Phil Graham, was a proud, charter member of our original organization, Quail Unlimited, and served on the board for many years, helping with fundraisers and field trials. Taylor plans to pursue a career in law, with a focus on environmental and agricultural law. He plans to return to Pike County after his education. QUMA is happy to see Taylor carrying on the legacy Phil helped to build.

Part of the funds raised at our banquet goes towards our Roger Frazier QUMA Scholarships each year. This year we awarde...
02/13/2026

Part of the funds raised at our banquet goes towards our Roger Frazier QUMA Scholarships each year. This year we awarded 3 scholarships to high school seniors who were pursuing a degree or certificate in an agriculture or conservation field.
Our first featured award winner is Claire Kearns. Claire is the daughter of Lance and Kayla Kearns and will be attending SIU in Carbondale majoring in zoology so she can pursue a career as a Wildlife Biologist. Claire's interest in the outdoors developed through hunting, fishing, trapping and hiking. She plans to return to Pike County after finishing her education. Congratulations, Claire!

02/13/2026

Just a heads up if you are planning on reserving a room at The Holiday Inn in Quincy for the banquet, our discount for rooms ends tomorrow. You can still call 217-223-7800 and reserve a room at the lower rate. Ask for the block of rooms for Pike County QUMA.

02/05/2026

WHO NEEDS TICKETS???

01/28/2026

Two important deadlines coming up on Feb. 1st!

Scholarship applications for high school seniors are due and that is also the deadline for the Early Bird drawing for the upcoming QUMA Banquet on Feb. 28th.

Make sure you get your applications AND order forms in!

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1301 E Washington Street
Pittsfield, IL

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