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Erie, Pennsylvania - Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) announce the 2008 multi-state meeting for the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and New Jersey will be held on August 9, 2008 at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) in Erie, Pennsylvania. This event will focus on fostering partnerships between PF/QF chapters and complimentary organizations, as well as plans for future conservation efforts. All PF & QF members & partners are invited to attend.

"This meeting is going to be a great time for everyone involved," said Shon Robbins, regional wildlife biologist for PF/QF, "it's an opportunity for chapters to get together, for younger chapters to learn from more established ones, and it's also a chance for some of our partnering organizations to learn more about Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and all of the great work our members put their blood, sweat, and resources into completing."

The multi-state meeting will have featured speakers that include Howard Vincent, PF/QF president and chief executive officer, Janine Kohn, PF/QF community outreach and education specialist, and Jack Kile, Pennsylvania state council president.

Topics being covered will encompass:

• The No Child Left Indoors ™ Initiative
• Habitat Projects
• Trap/Transfer Projects
• Youth Activities and Educational Opportunities
• Future Fundraising Events
• Banquet Merchandise & New Tools Available To PF/QF Chapters

Following the seminars and discussion periods, the meeting will change locations for a BBQ at the Asbury Woods Nature Center. This evening cook-out will serve as the backdrop for the Pennsylvania PF's official partnership agreement and kick-off of the PA Pheasant Management Plan that has been prepared by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

"We're really excited to see how Pheasants Forever and all of its dedicated chapters and members can help with the planning and implementation of the Pennsylvania Pheasant Management Plan," explained Robbins, "this will truly help to ensure a brighter future for this region's habitat and wildlife populations."

Registration is free and includes the meeting facility with liquid refreshments and the BBQ dinner Saturday evening. Registration does not include hotel fees - lodging accommodations must be made on your own. Registration must be received before Aug. 5, 2008.

To register, or more information on the 2008 Multi-State Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Habitat meeting, including a full agenda, lodging information, directions, and local attractions please contact Shon Robbins at (570)925-5870 or via email at srobbins@pheasantsforever.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.