Ken McDougall from the James Valley chapter of Pheasants Forever, joined Payton Gall for an interview regarding this week’s 15th annual banquet held at the Jamestown Civic Center.
Doors open at 5:00 PM for games and raffles, followed by a dinner catered by the Knights of Columbus at 7:00 PM. The evening includes a live auction and raffle, and the festivities wrap up shortly after 9:00 PM. With firearms, gear, and an Argentina/Uruguay hunting trip up for grabs, the event features family-friendly activities, a kid zone, and special charity auctions, including a breast cancer awareness basket where proceeds above $200 directly assist local cancer patients with travel costs. A $50-per-ticket raffle offers a chance to win a gun safe, pistol, shotgun, and rifle with scope.
“Pheasants Forever is a habitat organization. We’re not a hunting organization… our idea is to promote more habitat and the more habitat we have, the more wildlife we have. And it’s not just pheasants. Deer and meadow larks and ducks and geese, everything out there benefits.” – Ken McDougall
Here’s what you can expect for pricing:
- The meal is $25 per person for members and their immediate family
- Children under 5 are free
- The annual membership is required for at least one household member and is $45. Includes a subscription to the magazine, calendar, and national membership
New members are welcomed and can expect to pay $70 total ($45 membership + $25 dinner), with accompanying family dining at $25 each.
Where do you get tickets? Purchase tickets in advance on the Pheasants Forever website. Attendees can also purchase tickets at the door, reach out on the James Valley Pheasants Forever Facebook page, or connect with chapter committee members.
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