The Crowing Post:  12/24/06

The world's leading dog trainers to headline National Pheasant Fest

Sporting dogs will be a major feature of National Pheasant Fest 2007 presented by Cabela's. In fact, an entire section of the Pheasant Fest's show floor will be dedicated to the National Bird Dog Bonanza presented by Purina® brand pet foods and SportDOG Brand™ electronic dog training systems. The Bird Dog Bonanza will include the Bird Dog Alley of dog-related exhibitors and the Bird Dog Stage with hourly seminars / demonstrations from some of the world's foremost flushing, pointing, and retrieving dog trainers.
 
Dog training seminars and sport dog demonstrations will be conducted throughout the weekend on the hour. Speakers will include Purina consultants Rick Smith and Jerry Cacchio as well as SportDOG's Chris Akin. These experts will demonstrate everything from how to turn your pup into a successful hunting partner to discussions on proper exercise and nutrition. They'll even give advice on picking a puppy appropriate for your family. At the end of each day, the Bonanza's presenters will sit on a Bird Dog Panel for a Question & Answer discussion with Pheasant Fest attendees.

Advance tickets for National Pheasant Fest presented by Cabela's are now on sale. To purchase tickets, go to http://www.iowaeventscenter.com. For the special price of $25, buyers will receive admission tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Fest, along with a one-year membership to PF. The PF membership also includes a subscription to the Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation and an invitation to attend a PF banquet in their local community. Single day Fest tickets will sell for $9 at the show and the annual PF membership alone is a $30 value. Together, it's a $57 value at less than half the price.

National Pheasant Fest presented by Cabela's will take place on January 19, 20, and 21 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The Fest combines a national consumer show, habitat seminar series, and family event complete with puppies, tractors, shotguns, and art. National Pheasant Fest 2007 promises to be the country's largest event for upland farmers, sport dog owners, and wildlife habitat conservationists.

 habitat today….pheasants forever!