Meeker Office Closure
The Meeker office is closed until further notice due to the Lee Fire. During this closure, please call the Grand Junction regional office.
Pheasant Habitat Improvement Program
The Pheasant Habitat Improvement Program assists landowners in developing and enhancing habitat for ring-necked pheasants. Pheasant Habitat Improvement Program is a cooperative effort between the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Pheasants Forever Inc., and local Pheasants Forever Chapters in Colorado.
Benefits of the Program
- Enhanced upland game bird populations
- Improved wildlife habitat for a variety of species
- Environmental benefits
- Better hunting opportunities
Choose a Project
Projects are designed to increase year round survival of pheasants, and in some cases bobwhite and scaled quail. Many projects also increase hunting opportunity and success.
Examples of Projects:
- Establishing tall grass in waste areas and sprinkler corners
- Planting sorghum food and cover plots
- Providing cropland incentives to retain tall wheat stubble
- Developing shrub thickets
Eligible Counties
The program is only offered within the core pheasant range in Colorado, including the counties of:
- Morgan
- Southeastern Weld
- Logan
- Phillips
- Sedgwick
- Yuma
- Washington
- Kit Carson
- Cheyenne
- Kiowa
- Prowers
- Baca
Submit a Project
Interested landowners can begin by contacting a nearby local Pheasants Forever chapter to see what types of projects are available.
Installing the Project
Many Pheasants Forever chapters install the projects for the landowner, but occasionally may ask landowners that own farming equipment to help install a project. Most projects are installed at no out-of-pocket expense to the landowner, and increase opportunities for enrollment in the Small Game Walk-In Access Program.