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Permanent Winter Wildlife Cover with Tree or Shrub Plantings Program:

· The chapter will cost share up to a maximum of $250.00 for shrub and tree establishment per eligible land owner.

· Shelterbelts should be at least 8 rows wide.

· Grazing is not permitted in tree plantings under any circumstances.

· The primary purpose if for wildlife habitat.

· Applicants participating in leased or fee hunting are not eligible for Chapter assistance.

· The Chapter will reimburse the entire cost of purchasing an Iowa DNR Pheasant and Quail packet upon inspection.

· The Chapter reserves the right to accept or reject any application.

Permanent Nesting and Winter Habitat Program:

· The Chapter will provide up to $250.00 OR 50% (whichever is less) cost share. We recommend diverse stands.

· Any size is eligible but larger areas are encouraged.

· Cover should be located at least 150 feet away from tall trees.

· Haying, grazing, mowing, or seed harvesting will not be permitted unless authorized by the Chapter.

· The primary purpose of this habitat improvement is for wildlife.

· Applicants participating in leased or fee hunting are not eligible for Chapter assistance.

· The Chapter reserves the right to accept or reject any application.

· The Chapter encourages individuals to post a Pheasants Forever Habitat Improvement sign at the project site.

· Applicants are required to maintain the habitat for 10 years.

Wildlife Food Plot Program:

· The Chapter will provide free corn, sorghum seed and various habitat mixes to eligible landowners. The Chapter will also pay inspection fees for CRP plots.

· Food plots should be located at least 50 yards away from tall deciduous trees that act as predator perches.

· Food plots should be located next to shrubs or grassy winter cover.

· Applicants participating in leased or fee hunting are not eligible for Chapter assistance

· The Chapter reserves the right to accept or reject any application.

· The Chapter encourages diverse food plots.

Equipment: This is the available equipment that we have for rent and you may contact Ben Hoskinson at the Mahaska County Roadside Office (see below for Ben’s information) for equipment rental.

· 3-point mounted tree planter @ $20.00/day

· Broadcast seeder

· Conventional Tillage Seed Drill @ $10.00/day & $10.00/acre

· Tree Planting Bars

· No Till Drill @ $10.00/day and $12.00/acre

Professional Assistance: For more information regarding these Mahaska County Pheasant Forever cost sharing programs, contact the following:

Mahaska County Conservation Board

2254 200th Street

New Sharon, IA 50207

(641) 673-9327

Applicants for Pheasants Forever cost share assistance are required to be members of Pheasants Forever. If you are not currently a member, the $35.00 membership fee will be deducted from your cost share amount.

You do not have to allow Pheasants Forever members or others to hunt unless you welcome them, but you are encouraged to post a Pheasants Forever Habitat Sign, which are available from Mahaska County Pheasants Forever.

MAHASKA COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER