April 28, 2025 – Clinton, Ill.– Pheasants Forever (PF) is thrilled to kick-start the first Women on the Wing chapter in Illinois. The Wild Prairies Women on the Wing Chapter of PF covers DeWitt and Macon Counties. The new group of volunteers plan to empower women and youth to actively engage in the outdoors and wildlife habitat education.
Unique among national conservation organizations, chapters of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever retain 100 percent decision-making control over fundraising dollars, allowing volunteers to support impactful wildlife habitat projects, public access initiatives, and conservation education programs throughout the upland bird range. Pheasants Forever regional representative Chance Webb will work closely with the new chapter to support the organization’s vision to sustain abundant populations of pheasants, quail and other wildlife.
“Courtney and Callie have been involved with Pheasants Forever for many years and bring a deep, firsthand understanding of how vital our mission is—especially here in the Land of Lincoln,” Webb said. “I’m excited to support the Wild Prairies Women on the Wing chapter as they work to welcome new individuals into the outdoors in a truly inclusive and engaging way. Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the outdoors, and I have no doubt this chapter will create an environment that encourages and fosters that connection.”
Through inclusive activities and community outreach, the chapter aims to create a lifelong appreciation for nature, promote outdoor recreation, and provide hands-on habitat education. By generating opportunities for learning, leadership, and connection, the chapter will serve as a platform to inspire the next generation of conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts.
To learn about upcoming events with the Wild Prairies Women on the Wing Chapter of PF, contact chapter leaders Courtney Wildman and Callie Trudeau at WildPrairiesWOTW@gmail.com. For questions about Pheasants Forever in Illinois, contact Chance Webb at CWebb@PheasantsForever.org.
About Pheasants Forever
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. This community of more than 480,000 members, supporters and partners is dedicated to the protection of our uplands through habitat improvement, public access, education and advocacy. A network of 754 local chapters spread across North America determine how 100 percent of their locally raised funds are spent — the only national conservation organization that operates through this grassroots structure. Since its creation in 1982, the organization has dedicated more than $1 billion to 580,000 habitat projects benefiting 28.8 million acres.
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