Redwood County Pheasants Forever banquet funds making a difference, 2018 event March 17

Scattered throughout Redwood County are a number of dedicated pieces of land that have been established as food plots for animals, such as deer and pheasants.

According to Jeff Zajac, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources area wildlife manager, it is because of groups such as Pheasants Forever that those food plots even exist.

The commitment to these food plots was enhanced over this past year, added Zajac, as the Redwood County Pheasants Forever chapter invested funds it received during its annual banquet into this conservation program.

“We have food plots scattered all over Redwood County,” said Zajac, adding those plots planted this past year are now having an impact on the areas wildlife.

The food plot is typically a mix of millet and sorghum, said Zajac, adding that not only attracts pheasants but other species as well.

With some of the plants exceeding seven feet tall during the year, that material now also serves as cover for the wildlife helping them survive the winter months.

“We have food plots that vary in size from three to four acres to 18 acres,” said Zajac.

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