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outside of what was considered a 'weed' on the farm. So, I
got hands-on training, and we were out in the fi eld all day. I
would hike from pivot corner to pivot corner on plots all over
Stanton County," Harleigh said. "I got to work with some
really amazing people."
Additionally, she assisted with goose banding and helped
with events to promote prescribed burning and its benefi ts.
"That was really cool to see communities come together
and be encouraged by the possibilities of the diff erent ways
of managing [land]," Harleigh said, and she's had similar
conversations with her father on implementing changes on
the family farm. "My dad is very supportive. I've actually
been talking with him about diff erent options that we could
use on the farm — maybe doing cover crop and putting
Women on the Wing
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Women
on the Wing is an initiative to encourage more
women to gather and collaborate in the hunting
and outdoor space.
Events across the country include field days
to engage female landowners in conservation;
Women, Wine and Wild Game events to build
community; women's learn-to-hunt events; wing
shooting clinics; and public land hunting days.
Many of the offerings are made possible through
partnerships with state agencies and organizations.
"Since 2017, we've hosted 332 women's events
across the country with 5,383 participants," said
Ashley Chance, hunting heritage program manager
at Pheasants Forever.
To get involved, check out the events calendar:
bit.ly/3R94wgi
Additionally, take advantage of Pheasant
Forever's How to Hunt Upland Birds film series,
which showcases five hunters as they give lessons
on how to hunt across the country. The online
course is free and covers the basics of equipment,
technique, safety and more.
pheasantsforever.org/howtohunt
Lisius practices shooting clay targets with mentor Christy
Christiansen before a pheasant hunt at Oak Creek Sporting
Club in Brainard.
JENNY NGUYEN-WHEATLEY, NEBRASKALAND
