Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society marks 50 years of advocacy
Five charter members of the Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society were on hand to usher in the next 50 years.
Five charter members of the Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society were on hand to usher in the next 50 years.
When a film about Keng Yang and his dog premiered at Pheasant Fest in February, he became something of an instant celebrity. His likeness has appeared many times in recent months online, in newspapers, and elsewhere (you may recognize him from the cover of the 2022 Minnesota Hunting & Trapping Regulations booklet).
Almost as fast, however, was his entry into hunting, which also propelled him into a life of conservation and mentorship.
The Pheasant Fest discussion was moderated by Katie McKalip, communications director for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and the panel was composed of onX’s Zach Sandau, MeatEater’s Ryan Callaghan, attorney Eric Hanson, and Minnesota conservationist and former DNR commissioner Tom Landwehr. They explained what has happened so far in the case, and wasted no time in breaking down what is at stake and what may or may not lie ahead.
A wide-ranging discussion from the 2023 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic in Minnesota touched on many topics pertaining to the past, present, and future of the Legacy Amendment in the state, and a few prominent themes emerged.
Hunters, anglers, and just about all other outdoor enthusiasts need knives – and sharp ones at that. Unfortunately, dull knives are an inevitability. It’s easy to tell when a blade has gone dull, but is there any such thing as one that is too sharp?