Urbandale, Iowa - July 17, 2008 - Don't forget to mark your calendars for "Forever Outdoors," the one-of-a-kind event sponsored by Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) taking place at Iowa's iconic Living History Farms on September 6th & 7th. Previously slated to take place at Honey Creek Resort on Lake Rathbun, the event has been relocated to Living History Farms due to weather-related construction delays at Honey Creek.

Living History Farms, located in Urbandale in Polk County, will provide an exciting, family-friendly setting for this outdoor Iowa get-together that is expected to draw several thousand visitors and vendors. Admission, parking and all activities at Forever Outdoors will be free of charge. Despite the venue change, Forever Outdoors is planning a variety of outdoor events and activities, including an interactive Youth Village presented by Pizza Ranch, a regional Dock Dogs competition presented by Culligan Water and a Bird Dog Brigade presented by Native^TM Performance Dog Food.  

"We really want to focus on youth and those interested in learning more about the outdoors," explained Tom Fuller, PF regional representative for eastern Iowa. The goal of Forever Outdoors is to provide an opportunity to experience outdoor activities first-hand. Kids can visit the Youth Village presented by Pizza Ranch and have an opportunity to participate in a number of hands-on activities, including: Building a bird feeder, fishing rod repair, fly tying, jig making, frisbee golf and the ever-popular Laser Shot - a simulative shooting game for all ages. In addition, youth will have an opportunity to participate in a mock pheasant hunt where they will be able to learn how to make safe and ethical decisions while afield.

Forever Outdoors will also host a regional Dock Dogs competition presented by Culligan Water. "We are thrilled about our first opportunity to work with the folks from Dock Dogs because they bring professional and amateur trainers from all over the country to compete and assist in their events," added John Linquist, PF regional representative for western Iowa. "This will be a huge draw for dog lovers since it will be non-stop action as the dogs battle it out to see which breed will be crowned champion."

Dogs will continue to take center stage at the Bird Dog Brigade presented by Native^TM Performance Dog Food.  The pro-staff from Native^TM will provide dog training seminars and be on hand to offer training advice you can take home for the canine in your family. "PF members across the country are big-time dog enthusiasts and we want to ensure the time they share with their dogs is the best it can be," said Dave Van Waus, PF regional wildlife biologist in central Iowa.

Other attractions will include the Iowa PF art competition sponsored by Iowa Telecom, which brings out the most talented outdoor artists in the state to showcase their original masterpieces. Also, habitat tours sponsored by Weekend Warrior will allow conservationists and landowners to learn first-hand how to implement critical habitat management practices. Finally, vendors representing outdoor-related businesses from seed sales to dog supplies and gun manufacturers will be available to sell products and services as well as to answer questions.

For more information about the event as a participant or vendor, visit www.iowapheasantsforever.org .

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 129,000 members in 700 local chapters across the continent.