Buffalo, MO: The Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc. (QUWF) announced today the formation of the Western States Wildlife Habitat Council. By design, the new regional council is made up of professional conservation members and highly experienced habitat team leaders to aid states, organize volunteers, help raise funds and assist wildlife, clean streams and outreach efforts across the western states.
QUWF has been expanding in the western states for several years to address the issues and goals of western wildlife habitat, youth outreach, clean streams and wildlife populations.
“Western states deal with vast areas, are tasked with limited financial and management resources yet are totally dedicated to the task and we think this can be a great help” said Craig Alderman, founder and Executive Director of QUWF. “A state agency leader proposed to QUWF the formation of a Western States Wildlife Habitat Council and it now is reality.
“We want to support existing regional state agencies, biologists, foresters and programs with volunteer support, dollars for special needs, sweat equity and equipment when needed. Putting more bodies on the ground may not be the total answer, better coordination of all assets and options is.”
Currently made up of representatives of five western states, members include former U.S. Forest Service conservation leaders in forestry and wildlife, current state wildlife personnel, an expert wildlife biologist with exceptional experience on the ground and with Farm Bill programs, and two of the leading, highly experienced, western habitat team volunteers of QUWF.
“We think this combination of outstanding professionals, a virtual think tank for western wildlife, will be a great asset for the future,” Alderman said. “Knowing our chapters, members and private landowners are insured to do habitat work and controlled burns, we offer unique skill sets that builds stewardship of the resources private or public.”
With the support of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund through QUWF, the Western States Wildlife Habitat Council’s positive impact on habitat, clean streams, youth outreach and much more is possible for thousands of hunters, archers, fisherman and wildlife observers for generations to come.
About the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund
Guided by the visionary leadership of Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris, the Outdoor Fund empowers Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s 200 million annual customers to support conservation efforts by rounding up their purchases. Rallying passionate customers alongside dedicated team members, industry partners and leading conservation organizations like QUWF, Bass Pro is creating North America’s largest conservation movement to collectively shape the future of the outdoors and all who love it for generations to come.
Any agency, professional or volunteer in any western state may contact QUWF at the home office for more information at ADMIN@quwf.net.
About QUWF
The Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation (QUWF), is the only Veteran founded and managed national conservation organization in the U.S., and the only multi-specie and clean stream national organization including youth fishing teams, based in Missouri. QUWF “turns-the-dirt” locally and nationally with chapters that manage and control their own funds. To join QUWF, get involved or open a chapter locally for upland wildlife and habitat restoration/ clean streams or the new youth fishing teams, visit our web site at www.quwf.net or email ADMIN@quwf.net. QUWF is a proud Conservation Partner of the Bass Pro Shop Cabela’s Outdoor Fund and a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).