By Dan Bechtold, Editor
The local chapter of Pheasants Forever is working to promote the hunting in this part of South Dakota with a special project.
The national Pheasant Fest will be in Sioux Falls Feb. 16, 17 and 18, 2018. This is the first time this national outdoor show has been in South Dakota.
Local members of Pheasants Forever came up with the idea to put together a publication that features hunting and local Pheasants Forever member.
It is a way for local hunters and /or lodges to get their name in front of a national audience.
“We are trying to do something to promote our area,” said Mike Scott, president of the local chapter of Pheasant Forever.
Scott added they are not competing with the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce as this will be a one shot deal.
In this brochure will be stories and picture of Tripp County Pheasant Forever members and lodges.
This summer, Molly Sperlich, a graduate of Winner High School, will be conducting interviews, writing stories and taking pictures.
Persons who would like to be in this publication need to call Sperlich as soon as possible so she can set up a schedule. Persons can call her at 605-430-4730. They can also call Scott at 840-9992.
Sperlich will be a freshman at the University of South Dakota where she will be majoring in journalism. Since she is going to college in mid-August, all interviews need to be conducted prior to this time.
The deadline for new people to contact Sperlich is the first week of August.
The high school graduate is excited to be starting this project and be able to learn journalism skills.
Persons who are not members Pheasants Forever members and want to be in this publication can pay the Pheasants Forever dues and they will be included.
Sperlich will come to the landowner’s lodge or ranch to conduct the interviews and learn more about their hunting operations.
A unique feature of this project is that the picture to be used on the front cover will be auctioned off at the local Pheasants Forever banquet in October.
Scott says once all the material is collected and the brochure is printed it will be taken to Pheasants Fest for hunters from across the nation to see the hunting opportunities that are available is area of South Dakota.
Scott sees it as a great promotional tool but also to encourage local people to go to Sioux Falls in February and experience Pheasant Fest.
Scott says all types of hunting can be featured, it just does not not just have to be pheasants.
So, persons interested in being a part of this special project are urged to give Sperlich a call and set up a time for an interview.
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